The wealth of the 10 richest people in the world – a list dominated by US tech billionaires – increased by a record amount after Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, according to a widely cited index.

The Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimated that the world’s 10 wealthiest people gained nearly $64bn (about £49.5bn) on Wednesday, the largest daily increase since the index began in 2012.

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, registered the largest increase with a $26.5bn addition to his fortune, which now stands at $290bn. The prominent backer of Trump’s campaign, benefited from a surge in the share price of Tesla, the electric carmaker where he is chief executive and in which he owns a 13% stake.

  • @Doomsider
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    114 days ago

    Meh it only takes one person pulling a trigger to end a billionaire’s life. Not that I am advocating that, but there is no real way to protect themselves from the masses unless they go hide in a bunker.

    • @finitebanjo
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      14 days ago

      We’re at 5 and counting potential Donald Trump assassins thwarted so far. Thats at least 500% over estimate, yikes.

      Elon Musk probably isn’t that much easier of a target, I’m sure he pays good money to be guarded, but maybe.

      • @Doomsider
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        214 days ago

        One kid with no help or formal training almost blew his head off. They are way more vulnerable than you can imagine.