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Is Bill Gates Now Richer Than Bernard Arnault & family?
Bill Gates ($121.2B) moved ahead of Bernard Arnault & family ($120.3B) on Forbes' real-time billionaires list on November 9, 2026.
Yes. Bill Gates has overtaken Bernard Arnault & family on Forbes' real-time billionaires list. As of November 9, 2026, Bill Gates is worth $121.2 billion, $851 million more than Bernard Arnault & family's $120.3 billion, which makes Bill Gates the 16th richest person in the world.
Who Is Richer, Bill Gates or Bernard Arnault & family?
Bill Gates is richer by $851 million: $121.2 billion against $120.3 billion.
| Bill Gates | Bernard Arnault & family | |
|---|---|---|
| Net worth | $121.2B | $120.3B |
| World rank | #16 | #17 |
| Source of wealth | Microsoft | LVMH |
Could Bernard Arnault & family Take the Spot Back?
Yes, rankings near the top can flip quickly when share prices move. Follow both fortunes live: Bill Gates vs Bernard Arnault & family.
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