What is the Bloomberg Billionaires Index?

The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world's richest people. It tracks the net worth of the 500 wealthiest individuals globally, updating their fortunes based on market changes, economic events, and news reports. It's considered a reliable measure of who the world's wealthiest people are at any given time.

How can investing like billionaires help new investors?

Billionaires typically have access to extensive research, expert advisors, and long-term vision that's proven successful. By investing in the same companies they own, new investors can benefit from their business acumen without needing the same level of expertise. These investments often represent stable companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential.

What is market capitalization and why does it matter?

Market capitalization (or "market cap") is the total value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the current share price by the number of shares. It indicates a company's size and value in the market. Higher market cap companies (like those owned by billionaires) are typically more stable, while also having significant influence on market trends.

What is the Long Term Growth Rate in these stock cards?

Long Term Growth Rate is a prediction of a company's expected earnings growth over an extended period, usually 3-5 years or more. It helps investors estimate how much a company might expand in the future. Higher growth rates often indicate more potential for stock price appreciation, though they may come with increased volatility.

Why did the S&P 500 hitting record highs affect billionaire wealth?

When the S&P 500 (which represents 500 of the largest U.S. companies) hits record highs, the value of stocks increases. Since billionaires typically own large portions of major companies, their net worth directly increases with these market gains. In 2024, the S&P 500's 57 record highs helped push the collective wealth of the world's 500 richest people above $10 trillion.

10 handpicked stocks

Invest Like the Wealthiest

These carefully selected stocks represent the cornerstone holdings of the world's richest billionaires. Our team of analysts has curated this collection based on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index to help you invest alongside proven wealth creators.

Han Tan | Market Analyst

Updated 2 days ago | Published at mai 11