World's Billionaires: Elon Musk Tops the List — July 15, 2026
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Elon Musk closed out July 15, 2026 atop the World's Billionaires list, an estimated $412.83B. Right behind: Michael Dell and Jeff Bezos follow in the next spots, at $340.28B and $267.69B respectively. Combined, the 51 people we track here are worth $3.77T, up $28.18B from the prior session.
Michael Dell posted the day's biggest gain, adding $21.30B (6.68%) to reach $340.28B (#2).
On the other side, Larry Ellison took the day's steepest loss, down $3.96B (2.48%) to $155.73B (#8).
Zhong Shanshan made the biggest rank jump, climbing from #18 to #17, with Changpeng Zhao and Jim Walton also moving up. Jim Walton slipped the furthest, from #17 to #18, alongside Rob Walton and Zhong Shanshan.
Top 10
- 1Elon Musk$412.83B
- 2Michael Dell$340.28B
- 3Jeff Bezos$267.69B
- 4Larry Page$266.66B
- 5Mark Zuckerberg$261.36B
- 6Sergey Brin$255.87B
- 7Jensen Huang$174.44B
- 8Larry Ellison$155.73B
- 9Bernard Arnault$135.99B
- 10Steve Ballmer$133.18B
Biggest Gainers
- Michael Dell+$21.30B (+6.68%)
- Jensen Huang+$6.62B (+3.94%)
- Larry Page+$4.90B (+1.87%)
- Sergey Brin+$4.69B (+1.87%)
- Mark Zuckerberg+$1.51B (+0.58%)
Biggest Losers
- Larry Ellison-$3.96B (-2.48%)
- Steve Ballmer-$2.02B (-1.49%)
- Bernard Arnault-$1.53B (-1.11%)
- Warren Buffett-$1.20B (-1.14%)
- Mukesh Ambani-$580.39M (-0.72%)
Rank Moves
Climbed
- Zhong Shanshan#18 → #17
- Changpeng Zhao#20 → #19
- Jim Walton#17 → #18
Slipped
- Jim Walton#17 → #18
- Rob Walton#19 → #20
- Zhong Shanshan#18 → #17
FAQ
- Who is the richest billionaire in the world on July 15, 2026?
- Elon Musk, with an estimated net worth of $412.83B.
- Who gained the most net worth on July 15, 2026?
- Michael Dell added an estimated $21.30B (6.68%), bringing their net worth to $340.28B.
- Who lost the most net worth on July 15, 2026?
- Larry Ellison fell an estimated $3.96B (2.48%), bringing their net worth to $155.73B.
- How many billionaires are on the World's Billionaires list?
- 51, with a combined estimated net worth of $3.77T as of July 15, 2026.
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