🎧 Audio
📖 Script
Warren Buffett, a name synonymous with successful investing, has announced his retirement. Known for his sharp eye for investment opportunities, Buffett’s career is divided into two major phases. Initially, he focused on finding undervalued companies—those whose market price was lower than their intrinsic value. He believed that by investing in these companies, he could earn substantial profits once the market recognized their true worth. This strategy made him a billionaire and a legend in the financial world.
However, Buffett’s approach evolved over time. In the second phase of his career, he shifted focus. Instead of just looking for undervalued companies, he started to buy companies that had the potential to grow independently. This meant investing in businesses with strong management teams, solid business models, and good future prospects. His aim was to let these companies flourish on their own, which in turn would increase the value of his investments.
One of the most famous examples of this strategy is his investment in Apple. Buffett saw Apple not just as a tech company but as a business with a loyal customer base and a strong brand. This investment paid off significantly as Apple continued to grow and innovate.
Buffett’s philosophy of investing is not just about making money; it’s about understanding the business and its potential. He always emphasizes the importance of patience and long-term planning. His success is a testament to the power of thoughtful and strategic investment.
As Buffett steps down, his legacy will continue to influence investors worldwide. His journey from spotting undervalued companies to investing in independent growth stories marks a critical turning point in his career. It shows the importance of adapting strategies in response to changing market conditions.
📝 Vocabulary
- **Invest**: to put money into something to earn more money
例文: “He decided to invest in the stock market to grow his savings.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- invest in
- invest money
- invest heavily
投資する - **Strategy**: a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term goal
例文: “The company needs a new strategy to increase sales.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- business strategy
- develop a strategy
- marketing strategy
戦略 - **Phase**: a distinct period or stage in a process of change
例文: “The project is in its final phase.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- initial phase
- critical phase
- next phase
段階 - **Potential**: having the capacity to develop into something in the future
例文: “The young athlete has great potential.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- potential for
- potential to
- show potential
可能性 - **Legacy**: something handed down from the past
例文: “His legacy continues to inspire young artists.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- leave a legacy
- rich legacy
- cultural legacy
遺産
✏️ Grammar Point
Past Simple – “He believed that by investing in these companies, he could earn substantial profits.”
文法の日本語補足を見る
💡 使用場面
過去の出来事について話すときに使います。特に、過去に何かをした結果について話すときに有用です。
📝 使用例文
“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”
❓ Listening Questions
- True/False: Warren Buffett’s initial investment strategy was focused on companies that were undervalued.
- MCQ: What was the main focus of Warren Buffett’s second phase of his career?
a) Buying undervalued companies
b) Investing in companies with growth potential
c) Short-term stock trading
d) Real estate investment - MCQ: Which company is mentioned as an example of Buffett’s investment strategy?
a) Microsoft
b) Google
c) Apple
d) Amazon
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- True
- b) Investing in companies with growth potential
- c) Apple
📚 Reading Questions
- What was the focus of Warren Buffett’s initial investment strategy?
- Why did Warren Buffett change his investment strategy in the second phase of his career?
- What does the word “legacy” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
ウォーレン・バフェットは投資の世界で著名な人物であり、その引退は大きな注目を集めています。彼は当初、過小評価されている企業に投資する戦略で成功を収めましたが、後に成長可能性のある企業に投資する戦略にシフトしました。これは、企業が独自に成長することで投資価値が増加することを狙ったものでした。国内外の多くの投資家に影響を与えた彼の戦略は、変化する市場状況に対応した柔軟なアプローチの重要性を示しています。今後も彼の投資哲学は多くの人にとって学びとなるでしょう。
