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Warren Buffett revealed 2 big bets, defended his tax habits, and admitted several mistakes this year. Here are his 8 highlights of 2021.

Theron MohamedDec 23, 2021, 20:22 IST

Warren Buffett.Carlos Barria / Reuters

Warren Buffett revealed two big bets, admitted mistakes, and complained about speculators this year.
The Berkshire Hathaway chief defended his tax practices and made a fortune on Apple.

Warren Buffett revealed a couple of billion-dollar investments, owned up to making several mistakes, and bemoaned the rampant speculation in markets this year.

The renowned investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO also weathered a tax exposé, resigned as a trustee of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, reflected on his decades-long friendship with Charlie Munger, and saw his Apple investment soared in value.

Here are the 8 highlights of Buffett's year:

Chevron and Verizon

CNBC

The shareholder letter

Warren BuffettYouTube / University of Nebraska–Lincoln

The annual meeting

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett talks to reporters while holding an ice cream at a trade show during the company's annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska May 3, 2014.REUTERS/Rick Wilking

The tax fracas

Warren BuffettGetty Images

The Gates Foundation

Paul Sakuma/AP Photo

Friendship with Charlie Munger

SCOTT MORGAN/REUTERS

Buybacks, cash, and stock sales

Warren BuffettREUTERS/Rebecca Cook

The Apple bet

Warren BuffettAP Images

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