At the end of the year, Warren Buffett will step down as Berkshire's CEO, and Greg Abel will succeed him. If Buffett gets the investment portfolio to a more balanced position and leaves him with a ton of cash, Abel will be able to run things as he sees fit without needing to undo a bunch of decisions that he may not have agreed with.

A Surprising Shopping Spree As his illustrious investing career winds down, Warren Buffett remains one of the most closely watched investors. No other investor attracts the kind of following and loyalty as the Oracle of Omaha.