Bill Gates Could've Been The World's First Trillionaire — and Richer Than Elon Musk — If He'd Kept His Microsoft Stock

Benzinga
2025.06.28 17:45
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Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, could have been the world's first trillionaire if he had retained his Microsoft stock. Forbes estimates that Gates and his ex-wife Melinda, who have donated $60.2 billion to their foundation, would have a combined fortune of $1.5 trillion. Gates alone would be worth $1.2 trillion, surpassing Elon Musk's peak net worth. Currently, Gates holds a 0.9% stake in Microsoft valued at $28 billion. Their philanthropic efforts have significantly impacted global health and poverty alleviation, despite the wealth they could have retained.