05.04.2025 12:31
One of the renowned billionaires in the United States, Warren Buffett, continues to add to his wealth despite the ongoing economic crises. In a period where many famous billionaires have significantly increased their fortunes, Buffett once again drew attention with a profit of $12.7 billion.
The customs tariff announced by President Donald Trump in the USA has caused a seismic effect in the markets. Due to the decline of stock markets worldwide, millions of investors have lost money. Among those who have lost money are American billionaires, who top the list of the world's richest. However, in this environment where fortunes have seemingly evaporated, American billionaire Warren Buffett has not only avoided losses but has also increased his wealth since the beginning of the year.
BILLIONAIRES HAVE LOST TOO
According to Bloomberg, as the decline in the wealth of the rich seen in the Billionaires Index since the beginning of the year was compounded by the collapse in the last two days, it was observed that "only one person" emerged profitable among the world's richest. Elon Musk, who added to his wealth during his first election and the period he took office with his support for Trump, remains at the top as the richest person while also being the first in losses.
- Musk lost $130 billion since the beginning of the year, including $20 billion yesterday.
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has seen a decrease of $45.2 billion in his wealth since the beginning of the year, with a drop of $7.6 billion just yesterday.
- Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of META, lost $28.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, while his wealth is currently valued at $179 billion.
- Luxury giant Bernard Arnault, who was the richest person in the world last year, continues to decline, experiencing a loss of $18.6 billion.
- Bill Gates, who is in 5th place on the list, experienced a "relatively" small loss, but with a recent loss of $6.5 billion, he has incurred damage. Gates' wealth is still around $155 billion.
EVERYONE LOST EXCEPT HIM
Warren Buffett has been the only person among the richest to remain profitable since the beginning of the year. By converting to cash months ago, Buffett caught the attention of investors, and since the beginning of the year, he has recorded a profit of $12.7 billion from the declines, keeping his wealth at around $155 billion.