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Is Bernard Arnault & family Now Richer Than Bill Gates?
Bernard Arnault & family ($123.3B) moved ahead of Bill Gates ($121.2B) on Forbes' real-time billionaires list on November 9, 2026.
Yes. Bernard Arnault & family has overtaken Bill Gates on Forbes' real-time billionaires list. As of November 9, 2026, Bernard Arnault & family is worth $123.3 billion, $2.08 billion more than Bill Gates' $121.2 billion, which makes Bernard Arnault & family the 16th richest person in the world.
Who Is Richer, Bernard Arnault & family or Bill Gates?
Bernard Arnault & family is richer by $2.08 billion: $123.3 billion against $121.2 billion.
| Bernard Arnault & family | Bill Gates | |
|---|---|---|
| Net worth | $123.3B | $121.2B |
| World rank | #16 | #17 |
| Source of wealth | LVMH | Microsoft |
Could Bill Gates Take the Spot Back?
Yes, rankings near the top can flip quickly when share prices move. Follow both fortunes live: Bernard Arnault & family vs Bill Gates.
Where does this information come from?
This story is based on the 3 sources below.
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires — Forbes
- Live net worth tracker — billionairetracker.us
- Live net worth tracker — billionairetracker.us
Figures come from live data at the time of publishing; profiles update every 15 minutes. Methodology