Despite a decline in the net worth of the world's richest people in 2025, Warren Buffett's net worth surged by $12.7 billion, reaching $155 billion.
Warren Buffett's Net Worth: While the net worth of billionaires worldwide experienced a significant decline in 2025, veteran investor Warren Buffett bucked the trend, increasing his net worth by $12.7 billion. His total assets now stand at $155 billion. This increase occurred amidst significant turmoil in the global financial markets caused by US President Donald Trump's new tariff policy.
Impact of Trump's Policy on the Global Market
Following President Trump's return to the White House, the US market experienced a sharp downturn. Wall Street lost $5 trillion in just two trading sessions. A single-day drop of $329 billion was recorded on Friday, the largest one-day decline since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Losses Among Major Global Investors
Meanwhile, many of the world's largest investors experienced significant losses. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's net worth decreased by $130 billion, settling at $302 billion, while Jeff Bezos suffered a loss of $45.2 billion, bringing his net worth to $193 billion. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's net worth fell by $28.1 billion, leaving him with $179 billion. LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault lost $18.6 billion, reducing his net worth to $158 billion.
Impact on Bill Gates and Buffett
Bill Gates also experienced losses, with a $3.38 billion decline bringing his total net worth to $155 billion—equal to Warren Buffett's.
Buffett Increases Investment in Japan
While most investors are concerned about a global recession, Buffett is employing a long-term investment strategy through his company, Berkshire Hathaway. This year, Buffett increased his investments in major Japanese trading companies. He expanded Berkshire's holdings in five of Japan's largest trading houses—Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Itochu, and Marubeni.
