WTT: A New Twist on an Old Bet with Buffett

Update: 2025-07-09

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Eighteen years ago, I made a bet with Warren Buffett that pitted hedge funds against the S&P 500. The bet took on a life of its own, and I benefited from it far differently than I imagined at its inception. Almost two decades later, I have an idea for another bet with similar intrigue.

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WTT: A New Twist on an Old Bet with Buffett

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WTT: A New Twist on an Old Bet with Buffett

WTT: A New Twist on an Old Bet with Buffett