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According to a recent report on the US “Fortune” magazine website, the latest report by the financial intelligence company Altrata shows that in 2025, the number of billionaires in the world reached 3,795, a record high; the total wealth of billionaires increased 12.8% year on year to reach 15.1 trillion US dollars, also setting a new record. This figure is close to one-quarter of the total market value of the US S&P 500 index constituent stocks. Among these billionaires, 29 have assets over $50 billion, including Larry Page, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos. Specifically, the AI investment boom is the main driving force for billionaires' wealth growth, and the net worth of many wealthy people in the tech sector has increased dramatically as their AI business expands. Billionaires are most likely to allocate their wealth in the fields of sports and philanthropy. A total of 201 people own sports groups or invest in sports franchises. The report points out that investing in sports teams at professional events can not only highlight the scale of wealth, but also expand social circles through this channel. Investing in philanthropy has become a way for billionaires to use their wealth and social influence to give back to society and drive innovation in certain areas.

Zhitongcaijing·08/30/2026 15:25:01
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According to a recent report on the US “Fortune” magazine website, the latest report by the financial intelligence company Altrata shows that in 2025, the number of billionaires in the world reached 3,795, a record high; the total wealth of billionaires increased 12.8% year on year to reach 15.1 trillion US dollars, also setting a new record. This figure is close to one-quarter of the total market value of the US S&P 500 index constituent stocks. Among these billionaires, 29 have assets over $50 billion, including Larry Page, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos. Specifically, the AI investment boom is the main driving force for billionaires' wealth growth, and the net worth of many wealthy people in the tech sector has increased dramatically as their AI business expands. Billionaires are most likely to allocate their wealth in the fields of sports and philanthropy. A total of 201 people own sports groups or invest in sports franchises. The report points out that investing in sports teams at professional events can not only highlight the scale of wealth, but also expand social circles through this channel. Investing in philanthropy has become a way for billionaires to use their wealth and social influence to give back to society and drive innovation in certain areas.