Canadians Travel to Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway Meeting: A Q&A with Patrick Weatherald

Are you a Canadian investor interested in attending the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.? Patrick Weatherald recently took a 3,000-kilometre road trip from Regina to Omaha, NE, to do just that. In a recent email Q&A, he shared his experiences and insights from the event.

Patrick, a 50-year-old married father of three, first became interested in investing in Berkshire Hathaway due to his father’s influence and Warren Buffett’s celebrity status. He owns a small portion of the stock, focusing primarily on growth investments in the Canadian market.

The annual meeting itself is described as a festival, with tens of thousands of like-minded individuals gathering to hear Warren Buffett speak and participate in various events. Celebrities and famous investors also make appearances, adding to the excitement of the event.

One interesting highlight from this year’s meeting was Warren Buffett’s positive comments about investing in Canada, sparking a buzz among attendees and on social media.

If you’re curious about the world of investing and want to learn more about the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting from a Canadian perspective, Patrick Weatherald’s road trip story is sure to inspire and inform. Who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired to make the journey yourself next year!