Friday, January 13, 2012

Top 5 World Billionaires for 2011





Mark Zuckerberg 
For the year 2011, the list of the world’s billionaires contained over a thousand of them. The usual names are there, particularly the Top 5, based on the estimate made by Forbes. The 27-year old Mark Zuckerberg of the very popular Facebook ranked Top 52 and is said to be the youngest one. Let’s see the few richest men ever and count them on your list too!

Top 1: Carlos Slim Helu with $74 billion

Carlos Slim Helu
For 2010 to 2011, Forbes claimed that Helu, 71 years old Mexican, has been the world’s richest individual. He owns the top-ranking wireless firm in Latin America named American Movil, and the current Chairman of Telmax.

Top 2: Bill Gates with $56 billion

Bill Gates
Despite just being the second on the list, Gates has been continuing his effort in giving out cold cash. This doesn’t affect his portfolio in any way, just to make it clear. Forbes mentioned that the couple Bill and Melinda donated almost $30 billion to The Gates Foundation.

Top 3: Warren Buffett with $50 billion

Warren Buffett
This billionaire has been so interested about stock investment since he was 12. He earned another 15% (equivalent to $3 billion) in Berkshire Hathaway, his investment company, Forbes said. He owns the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad. He also enjoys philanthropic works.

Top 4: Bernard Arnault with $41 billion

Bernard Arnault
Arnault, 62 year old is the Chairman of the very successful Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) today. Being the only European billionaire, Forbes said that he got much of his fortune in dealing luxury items.

Top 5: Larry Ellison with $39.5 billion

Larry Ellison
The sport’s grandest award – the America’s Cup, currently belongs to Ellison. This guy remains the world’s major player in the field of business. Forbes reported that he is going to give out as donation to charity as much as 95% of his fortune.

What can I say?

Is your status the only thing you have?
Share a little, but not your status, please!
To me, whatever is your financial position in this ever-changing world, you can always share even just a little of what you have. Remember, you were born and meant to live your life not only for yourself, nor for your family alone, but for others as well. 

3 comments:

  1. The richest in this world cannot be presented before GOD at the time judgement. However, the richest that you gained can be good instruments to share to others who are in dire need of your help. You will be judge by God by what you have done in this world. Share and be a blessing to others. The more that you get rich, the more that you shall give. This is a continuing challenge not just to billionaires but to mankind.

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    1. Thank you, Angelo. Yes, that's right. Whether you have much or less, as long as you are willing to lend a hand with something, you can always give even just a little. Kindness spells it all. Good day!

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    2. By the way, Angelo, this post is quite relevant to the recent tragedy in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. How I wish these billionaires will share a little of their fortune to the survivors of tropical storm Sendong. What do you think?

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