Duan Yongping

Founder of BBK Electronics (OPPO, Vivo), value investor following Buffett's principles

48 principlesValue InvestingChinaBorn 1961

"Buying stocks is buying companies. Less than 1% of people truly understand this."

About Duan Yongping

Duan Yongping (born March 10, 1961) is a Chinese-American entrepreneur and investor, often called "China's Warren Buffett." He founded BBK Electronics, which later spawned several highly successful smartphone brands including OPPO, Vivo, and OnePlus. After selling his stake in BBK and retiring from active management in 2001, Duan became a full-time investor. He gained widespread attention in 2006 when he paid $620,100 at a charity auction to have lunch with Warren Buffett, becoming one of the first Chinese businessmen to do so. Duan's investment philosophy closely mirrors Buffett's value investing principles. He focuses on buying great businesses at reasonable prices and holding them for the long term. His major investments have included significant positions in Apple, Tencent, NetEase, and Kweichow Moutai. He is known for his candid investment commentary on Chinese social media platform Xueqiu (Snowball), where he shares his thoughts on investing, business, and life. His simple yet profound investment wisdom has influenced a generation of Chinese investors.

Investment StyleValue Investing, Long-term Holding, Quality Focus, Consumer Brands

Key PhilosophyGreat Business at Fair Price, Circle of Competence, Long-term Thinking, Business Owner Mindset, Simplicity

Notable HoldingsApple, Tencent, NetEase, Moutai

Books & WritingsN/A (Known for Xueqiu/Snowball posts and interviews)