These billionaires made the most money in 2013

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New York - American business magnate Warren Buffett's earnings of US$37 million (S$47 million) a day has made him the billionaire who made the most money in 2013, according to research company Wealth-X.

The legendary investor raked in a gain of US$12.7 billion during the year and his net worth currently stands at US$59.1 billion. Even though he made the most gains in 2013, Microsoft co-founder and chairman Bill Gates still holds the title of the wealthiest billionaire in the world.

 

In 2013, Gates' personal fortune increased by US$11.5 billion, with his assets totalling up to US$72.6 billion, said Wealth-X.

Followed (Following) closely behind in the third spot is American casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson who made a profit of US$11.4 billion from his gambling properties in Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore. Wealth-X reported that his personal net worth is estimated to be more than US$35 billion.

 

The Asians who made it in the list include Japanese Masayoshi Son from SoftBank and Hong Kong casino magnate Lui Chee Woo, with financial gains of US$10.3 billion and US$8.3 billion respectively. Son was named sixth in the list, and Lui came in at ninth.

 

On average, Wealth-X said the billionaires in the list made approximately US$29 million per day in 2013 and increased their wealth by 41.6 per cent.

 

The 10 individuals collectively gained US$101.8 billion in 2013, bringing their combined wealth to US$347 billion, an increase from US$245 billion in January 2013, reported Wealth-X.

 

 

Even though Warren Buffett made the most gains in 2013, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates still holds the title of the wealthiest billionaire in the world.

Here's the full list, ranked by billions made from Jan. 1 to Dec. 11, 2013:

10. Carl Icahn made $7.2 billion

The corporate raider had a big year after bets on Netflix and Herbalife (HLF) yielded Icahn Capital Management $800 million and $500 million profits, respectively. He tweeted his thanks to Netflix (NFLX) CEO Reed Hastings and Kevin Spacey, star of the streaming service's hit show, "House of Cards."

9. Lui Chee Woo made $8.3 billion

The founder of Galaxy Entertainment Group became Asia's second-richest man in 2013 as gambling revenue grew at a record pace in Macau. Lui is looking to expand his flagship casino in the city's Cotai area, which is known by many as the Asian version of the Las Vegas Strip.

8. Larry Page made $9.3 billion

Google's co-founder and CEO made $3 billion in 24 hours when Google (GOOG) stocks hit an all-time high in October, breaking $1,000 for the first time. Android became the world's most popular operating system, running on 43 percent of the globe's smartphones.

7. Sergey Brin made $9.3 billion

Brin, Google co-founder and head of special projects with Google X, made $2.9 billion in the October stock surge. As of Dec. 11, Brin is worth an estimated $30 billion, a 4.8 percent percent increase over the year.

6. Masayoshi Son made $10.3 billion

The founder of Softbank, Asia's top Internet and telecommunications corporation, lost $70 billion in the dot-com crash, but he's surging back in a big way.

The purchase of Sprint (S) and a large investment in Finnish game-maker Supercell are highlights in a year that saw Son's personal net worth more than double, growing from $8.8 billion to $19.1 billion.

5. Mark Zuckerberg made $10.5 billion

Facebook (FB) stock hit an all-time high in October, and revenue continues to grow despite questions about the longevity of the product.

4. Jeff Bezos made $11.3 billion

The founder and CEO of Amazon (AMZN), which made $17.1 billion in net sales in the third quarter, raised some eyebrows when he bought the Washington Post for $250 million this summer.

3. Sheldon Adelson made $11.4 billion

According to Wealth-X, the casino mogul's personal net worth grew to an estimated $35.3 billion this year thanks to profits from his gambling properties in Las Vegas, Macau, and Singapore.

2. Bill Gates made $11.5 billion

The world's wealthiest man ended the year with a personal net worth of $72.6 billion, up nearly 19 percent from $61.1 billion in 2012.

1. Warren Buffett made $12.7 billion

Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK-A) (BRK-B) CEO personally made about $37 million a day in 2013, a year that saw the company's acquisition of Heinz and Nevada's NV Energy.

 

[The_Bear]

Fug, I am No. 11...

[Porker]

Fug, I am No. 11...

 

Drinking beer no count

[The_Bear]

 

Drinking beer no count

 

Fug, No. 12...

[Vid]

Damn... my monopoly money all add together also not enough to make the list

For number 3 to get on the list, how many people has to be made bankrupt or lose their families?

[Hydrocarbon]

Damn... my monopoly money all add together also not enough to make the list

For number 3 to get on the list, how many people has to be made bankrupt or lose their families?

 

It's their choice also mah.. If don't have IR, hardcore gamblers will find other avenues of gambling too.. I have no interest in casino, up til now, have never stepped into Singapore's casino, even though I've been to casinos in US n Malaysia(but never gamble)..

[Maseratigood]

 

It's their choice also mah.. If don't have IR, hardcore gamblers will find other avenues of gambling too.. I have no interest in casino, up til now, have never stepped into Singapore's casino, even though I've been to casinos in US n Malaysia(but never gamble)..

 

 

I think many drug lords / mafia heads don't want to appear on the list.

 

Is there a list for most generous donnors for charities?

 

Both lists will motivate others to achieve the same status but I guess the latter list will be much less attractive to normal persons

[Hiphiphoray]

Oh god!!!!

 

Why they put my name in the list without asking me first!!!!

 

This is just no right at all.

[Ahseng]

On average, Wealth-X said the billionaires in the list made approximately US$29 million per day in 2013

 

read those billions feel nothing. But when translated to PER DAY!..... WA KAO!!!!!!!!!!!! insanely richhhh

[Lala81]

Respect Bill Gates the most. Because now he's earned his pile, he's channeling his wealth into helping others. And he seems genuine about it.

[Ahseng]

look at their photos...happy like fug. Money really can buy happiness!! hahahaha

[Thaiyotakamli]

On average, Wealth-X said the billionaires in the list made approximately US$29 million per day in 2013

 

read those billions feel nothing. But when translated to PER DAY!..... WA KAO!!!!!!!!!!!! insanely richhhh

any application form for me to fill in as their godson?

Oh god!!!!

 

Why they put my name in the list without asking me first!!!!

 

This is just no right at all.

u in 8th is it?

 

aiyah at least they put

 

i ask them put my name they nvr put LOL

[Hydrocarbon]

I think many drug lords / mafia heads don't want to appear on the list.

 

Is there a list for most generous donnors for charities?

 

Both lists will motivate others to achieve the same status but I guess the latter list will be much less attractive to normal persons

 

Why appear on the list and be more prominent? Grey / Black money just enjoy can liao.. The list is partially ego too mah..

 

On average, Wealth-X said the billionaires in the list made approximately US$29 million per day in 2013

 

read those billions feel nothing. But when translated to PER DAY!..... WA KAO!!!!!!!!!!!! insanely richhhh

 

Woah, the per day is more than 10 average Singaporeans' earnings in a decade.. Maybe even working lifetime..

[Mcscot]

I don't think these people "raised their hands" and told Wealth-X to put their names on the list!!! I don't think these people are that bothered to be ranked 1st or 2nd or 3rd!

 

Once they have reached their status ... I don't think they actually know how much money they have! Most of their wealth is locked up in stocks and assets and not liquid cash!

 

However, I always wondered ... how much liquid cash out of their billions do they actually have that they can use?

[Maseratigood]

 

Why appear on the list and be more prominent? Grey / Black money just enjoy can liao.. The list is partially ego too mah..

 

 

They need bodyguards when they become rich. And they worry when the bodyguards will play them out!

 

When they go piak piak with xmm, their room are guarded with bodyguards standing outside. Wonder if the xmm has to be body searched by them first?

[Celicar]

You really need to have the stomach for the ride if you want to make it rich, No. 6 Masayoshi Son lost $70 billion in the dot-com crash!!!

 

How on earth he can sleep while dealing with those numbers is incredible.

 

For these people, the last 9 or 10 digits (after the decimal point) are just irrelevant.

[Atonchia]

On average, Wealth-X said the billionaires in the list made approximately US$29 million per day in 2013

 

read those billions feel nothing. But when translated to PER DAY!..... WA KAO!!!!!!!!!!!! insanely richhhh

 

That's $335 per second.

 

No wonder they would rather not pick up a $100 bill on the ground which is less than what they can earn in a second.

 

If I were them I will ask my assistant to pick up and pass the bill to me, that would be $435 earned for that second.

[Thaiyotakamli]

 

That's $335 per second.

 

No wonder they would rather not pick up a $100 bill on the ground which is less than what they can earn in a second.

 

If I were them I will ask my assistant to pick up and pass the bill to me, that would be $435 earned for that second.

yes and i pay him 10 bucks per seconds, that makes him millionaires haha