Living long! That's the only factor to surpass Warren Buffett.

The charm of ETFs is that they allow you to invest while lying flat.

1. Live Long

Warren Buffett achieved a 43,800-fold return over 59 years (1965-2023), with an annualized return of just 19.8%. The annual return isn't high, but the long time horizon magnifies the power of compounding!

If you start investing at age 30 and want to match Buffett's returns, you'd need to live until at least 89! Currently, the average life expectancy in China is 77 (likely lower after adjusting for discrepancies).

Living long is actually the hardest part...

2. 2x Leveraged S&P 500 ETF, or Time the Cycle with 3x

The S&P 500 delivered a 10.2% annualized return from 1965 to 2023. With 2x leverage, you could replicate Buffett's returns.

Simply buy the 2x leveraged S&P 500 ETF (SSO):

3. 1.5x Leveraged Nasdaq 100 ETF

The Nasdaq 100 gained 39.4x over 30 years, translating to a 13% annualized return. Since Buffett's annualized return is 19.8%, a 1.5x leveraged Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) would suffice.

For the aggressive, go for 3x leverage with TQQQ (though higher leverage comes with greater decay):

Timing major economic cycles can boost returns. Recommended reading: Mastering the Economic Cycle.

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