Who is he, the richest man on the planet?

However amazing it may be, even the greatest wealth is incapable of solving all human problems. Any poor or middle-class person can only dream of the benefits that he could afford if he were on the list of the richest people on the planet. However, no one knows that it is difficult to retain the money. At the same time, we can not even talk about how wealth is multiplied. All available funds must at least be maintained.

Lists of the wealthiest businessmen

The ratings are very diverse. Some of them reflect the popularity of representatives of show business. Others tell us about novelties in the field of cinema, etc. There is also a rating of the richest people on the planet. It is worth bearing in mind that their condition is for the most part not cash in bank accounts. Their wealth is stored in real estate, in art objects, and also invested in promising companies. In other words, it is in those objects that can always be easily sold or have a significant value.
The list, which includes the most wealthy businessmen, does not differ by constancy. Any of the billionaires overnight can lose a decent amount of money, moving down the steps of the rating.

The richest people of the planet in 2013 have not changed their positions relative to the previous rating. In the lists of the world's first billionaires, however, as before, American businessmen dominate. The second place is occupied by the rich people from Germany. Russians are on the third line.

The rating compiled by the famous Bloomberg agency acquaints us with the ten richest people on our planet.

Li Ka-Shing

The richest man on the planet, ranking the tenth position of the rating, is a billionaire from Hong Kong. The state of Li Ka-Shing is estimated at 29.4 billion dollars. He is the richest businessman in Asia. In his management is the company Cheung Kong. This is a large conglomerate, consisting of an extensive trading network, ports, energy companies, as well as mobile operators.

Bernard Arnaud

The ninth step of the list, which acquaints us with the richest people in the world, is surely taken by the billionaire from France. The state of Bernard Arnaud is also estimated at $ 29.4 billion.

The most wealthy Frenchman owns the holding company LVMH, which includes such brands as Dom Perignon, Celine, Kenzo, Hennessy, Givenchy, Moet et Chandon, Christian Lacroix, Guerlain, Berluti and Loewe.

Larry Ellison

The richest man on the planet, who confidently climbed the eighth step of the rating, is an American billionaire. Larry Ellison owns a fortune that is estimated at $ 40.9 billion. He is the creator and co-owner of the well-known Oracle corporation. It is the world's largest database company. Allison has a part of NetSuite, which is the developer of programming for business. At the same time, he is a co-owner of LeapFrog Enterprises.

In cash, Ellison has four billion dollars. The rest is in other assets, including real estate.

Ninety-nine-year-old Larry Ellison does not want to think about leaving for a well-deserved rest. He is full of energy, ambition and determination in moving forward. Recently, the billionaire donated five hundred million dollars to the research institute dealing with the problems of senile diseases and issues of aging of the human body.

Charles and David Kochi

These billionaire brothers took the seventh and sixth places in the list of the wealthiest businessmen on our planet in 2013. These are American businessmen, the state of each of which is estimated at 42.9 billion dollars.

Charles and David own the firm Koch Industries. A well-known corporation carries out its activity in various spheres of industry. The company produces oil refining, consumer products, and cellulose.

Invar Kamprad

The richest man on the planet, closing the top five of the rating, is a Swiss billionaire. His condition in 2013 was estimated at 44.3 billion. This businessman manages through a number of funds and trusts the company IKEA - the world's largest furniture retailer.

Warren Buffett

On the fourth step of the ranking, introducing us to the wealthiest people on the planet in 2013, became the CEO and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. The sum of his fortune is fifty and a half billion dollars. In the subordination of a well-known holding company, there are many companies. These include the energy companies Lubrizol and MidAmerican, the production Clayton Homes, operating in the field of NetJets, as well as the leading insurance activities of Geico. In addition, Warren Buffett owns stakes in companies such as American Express, Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble.

Amancio Ortega

The third place belongs to the Spanish billionaire. His fortune is estimated at 58.1 billion. This is the most wealthy man in Europe, owning 59% of the company Inditex, which produces clothes. In addition, Ortega exercises control over the Zara trade network. The state of the billionaire is concluded in office buildings, as well as in other real estate, which is located in many European and American cities.

Bill Gates

On the second step of the rating, which includes the world's wealthiest businessmen, the chairman and co-founder of the well-known company Microsoft. His fortune is estimated at sixty-three and a half billion dollars.

Bill Gates is the wealthiest man in the US. In addition to Microsoft, he owns a share of the firm Redmond.

Carlos Slim

The richest man in the world in 2013 is the Mexican billionaire. He has a fortune that is estimated at 77.2 billion dollars. Carlos Slim is the owner of American Movil, the banking business represented by the financial firm Inbursa, as well as companies such as Caixabank and others.

In the submission of the billionaire is and holding company Grupo Carso. Through it, Slim controls most of Mexico's construction industry.