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Three Reasons You Shouldn't Try to Invest Like Warren Buffett

Legendary investor Warren Buffett released his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders over the weekend, sending many "experts" and investors into a frenzy as they try to mimic Buffett's investing style and, therefore, his profits.

But here's the thing…

Simply mirroring what he does will not get you where you want to go. Chances are, it won't produce the returns he gets, either.

I know that's surprising in an era when the Oracle of Omaha is rightfully lauded as one of the world's greatest investors, but there are three reasons why it's dangerous to try to invest exactly like Warren Buffett...