Warren Buffett vs. Ivy League endowments: Which is the first-in-class investor?

In fine juxtaposition, Berkshire Hathaway and university endowments have reported results. Berkshire, the holding company run by Warren Buffett, and American colleges, both are quintessential long-term investors, at least in theory.

But Buffett easily outdistanced investors in Academia. And yes, there are several good lessons for the individual investor.

Source:  usatoday