Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP Getty Images. Allison Robert Pool/Getty Images
The world’s 10 wealthiest people wiped out their $172 billion in fortune in three days.
Stocks plummeted after Trump’s tariff plans sparked retaliation and fears of recession.
Elon Musk has dropped by $35 billion since Wednesday, while Mark Zuckerberg has dropped by about $24 billion.
The 10 wealthiest people in the world have wiped out their fortunes by combining $172 billion. Three Days of Defeat of the Stock Marketthe Bloomberg Billionaire index is shown.
President Donald Trump The announcement of sweep tariffs was triggered last Wednesday Desperate sale This led to the S&P 500 falling 11% on Thursday, Friday and Monday.
The world’s wealthiest people worth just over $2 trillion earlier this year have evaporated more than $350 billion in 2025 due to the sliding value of their stocks.
Elon Musk It alone dumped $135 billion and brought it to it Tesla SpaceX CEO’s net worth is less than $300 billion for the first time in five months. Only Top 10 Members Warren Buffett is on Green this yearthe legendary investor who leads Berkshire Hathaway.
Here their fate stood near the market on Monday:
Net worth: $298 billion
3-day changes: A decrease of $35 billion
Changes from the beginning of the year: A decrease of $135 billion
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon MuskGraeme Sloan of the Washington Post via Getty Images
Elon Musk’s net worth has fluctuated wildly over the past few months. The excitement about his proximity to the president has been replaced by concern. The rage grew towards the White House doge agency, with public backlash against Tesla slamming the automaker’s stocks.
The wealthiest person in the world His wealth comes from the stocks of Tesla and SpaceX primarily. His other businesses include SpaceX, Neuralink, X, The Boring Company and Xai.
Net worth: $1.960 billion
3-day changes: A decrease of $21 billion
Changes from the beginning of the year: A decrease of $43 billion
Jeff Bezos resigned in 2021 as Amazon CEO.AP Photo/John Loche
Jeff Bezos He is the founder and executive chairman of Amazon. He also owns the Washington Post, which he purchased in 2013. Bezos resigned in 2021 as Amazon CEO.
Net worth: $183 billion
3-day changes: A decrease of $24 billion
Changes from the beginning of the year: A decrease of $25 billion
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms.Manuel Orbegozo/Reuters
Mark Zuckerberg He is co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms and is a social media giant who owns Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and threads.
Net worth: $154 billion
3-day changes: A decrease of $14 billion
Changes from the beginning of the year: Increases $12 billion
Warren Buffett is Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.Reuters/Mario Anzuni
Warren Buffett, 94, is chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. His conglomerate owns many businesses, including Geico and See candies, and holds billions of dollars in public companies such as Apple and American Express.
The legendary investor’s track record of leveraging market crashes and the size and diversification of his company have made Berkshire a heaven for investors, which rose 8% this year.
Net worth: $150 billion
3-day changes: A decrease of $19 billion
Changes from the beginning of the year: A decrease of $26 billion
Bernard Arnaud is CEO of LVMH.Chesnot/Getty Images
Bernard Arnaud is chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury conglomerate. LVMH owns over 75 brands, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Moet & Chandon, spanning fashion, cosmetics, jewelry and spirit.
LVMH’s sales have been under pressure from flagging luxury demand in recent quarters.
Net worth: $149 billion
3-day changes: A decrease of $13 billion
Changes from the beginning of the year: A decrease of $10 billion
Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft’s billionaire.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images on Netflix
Bill Gates is a co-founder of Microsofthe resigned from the board of directors in 2020, but now owns only a small portion of that share. Most of his fortune is managed through Cascade Investment, a private company that holds large stakes in companies like Four Seasons Hotels.
Gates’ main focus is the Gates Foundation, a charitable powerhouse supporting global health, education and climate initiatives.
Net worth: $147 billion
3-day changes: A decrease of $21 billion
Changes from the beginning of the year: A decrease of $45 billion
Larry Ellison is Oracle’s co-founder.Elizabeth Franz/Reuters
Larry Ellison is co-founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer of Oracle, one of the world’s largest software and cloud computing companies.
Ellison is also a major investor in Tesla and owns most of the Hawaiian island of Lanai.
Along with Openai’s Sam Altman and Softbank’s Masayoshi son, Ellison is spearheading Project Stargate, a Trump-supported $500 billion AI-in-flynisation initiative.
Net worth: $134 billion
3-day changes: A decrease of $9 billion
Changes from the beginning of the year: A decrease of $35 billion
Larry Page, co-founder of Alphabet, resigned as CEO in 2019.Kimberly White/Gotty Images for Fortune
Rally Page He is a co-founder of Google and is an executive of parent company Alphabet. He resigned as CEO of Alphabet in 2019, but he remains a major shareholder and an influential figure.
Page is also a major supporter of Kitty Hawk and Opener, and is a company that develops electric flight vehicles.
Net worth: $126 billion
3-day changes: A decrease of $8 billion
Changes from the beginning of the year: A decrease of $20 billion
Steve Ballmer is the former CEO of Microsoft.Variety via Michael Buckner/Getty Images
Steve Ballmer is the former Microsoft CEOthe role he was in charge of from 2000 to 2014. He is one of the largest private shareholders of the company with an estimated 4% stake.
Outside of Microsoft, Ballmer also owns Los Angeles Clippers, an NBA team that he bought for $2 billion in 2014.
Net worth: $126 billion
3-day changes: A decrease of $8 billion
Changes from the beginning of the year: A decrease of $33 billion
Google co-founder Sergey Brin.Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images
Sergei Brin He was a co-founder of Google and played a key role in developing early search algorithms. He served as Alphabet’s president until he resigned in 2019.
Like the page, Brin holds important effects in alphabet Through his class B sharing. Most of his net worth is tied to alphabet stock.
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