Warren Buffett's $300 billion cash hoard makes him the only person in the world's top 10 richest people to see his net worth increase since early 2025.
Warren Buffett's decision to stockpile about $300 billion in cash last year showed his foresight. In the context of the stock market plummeting due to the impact of President Trump's tariff policy, the investment legend's assets did not decrease, but even increased. After the trading session on April 7, the tycoon born in 1930 rose to fourth place with a net worth of $154 billion.
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index recorded that in two trading days last week, the world's 500 richest people lost more than half a trillion dollars, the biggest drop ever. Of the 10 richest people, only Buffett's fortune increased by $11.5 billion since January 1.
In 2024, when the stock market was volatile, Warren Buffett chose to be cautious. The legendary investor withdrew from buying stocks, reduced Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio and accumulated unprecedented amounts of cash, showing his deep skepticism about the value of both public and private companies.