Warren Buffett Lead Global Billionaires in 2025 Returns with 24.1Billion

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04-29

1. Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Top Global Billionaires in 2025 Returns

In 2025, even the wealthiest individuals face wealth fluctuations. This article examines the wealth changes of the top ten global billionaires, with a focus on Warren Buffett's gains.

Wealth Shrinkage Among Top Billionaires

  • Elon Musk : $335B (down $97.1B YTD)

  • Jeff Bezos: $209B (down $29.5B YTD)

  • Mark Zuckerberg: $195B (down $12.5B YTD)

  • Larry Ellison: $164B (down $28.5B YTD)

  • Bernard Arnault: $158B (down $18B YTD)

  • Larry Page: $146B (down $22.6B YTD)

  • Sergey Brin: $137B (down $21.1B YTD)

  • Steve Ballmer: $137B (down $9.46B YTD)

2.Buffett and Gates Shine in 2025

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates have outperformed with significant YTD returns:

Warren Buffett: Steady Amid Turbulence

Buffett's wealth has increased by $24.1B YTD, thanks to:

  1. Value Investing: Long-term holdings of stable, well-managed companies.

  2. Diversified Portfolio: Investments across insurance, energy, consumer goods, and tech.

  3. Prudent Management: Focus on financial health and sustainability.

  4. Market Insight: Accurate trend predictions. Berkshire's $334B cash reserve (mostly in short-term U.S. Treasuries) is a record high. How Buffett will deploy this cash is a key question ahead of the annual meeting.

Bill Gates: Philanthropy and Smarts

Gates' net worth has risen by $3.52B YTD. His success is driven by strategic investments in tech, healthcare, and renewable energy, combined with his philanthropic efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

3. Conclusion

2025 has been challenging for billionaires, but Buffett and Gates have thrived. Buffett's strategic approach highlights the importance of long-term thinking in wealth management.

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