Donald Trump’s re-election was a major bullish catalyst, enabling numerous investors to enjoy massive stock and cryptocurrency market success and generating tens of billions for the wealthiest people in the U.S. within mere months.
However, the landscape after the new administration entered the White House proved to be the opposite as it erased trillions in wealth from the equity markets in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.
Within the climate, the legendary Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, once again demonstrated why he has attained his reputation. Specifically, Buffett is the only top 10 billionaire to have made a fortune in the first three months of the current year.
On January 20, the day President Trump officially took over the executive branch, the Oracle of Omaha’s net worth was estimated at $146 billion, making him the tenth richest individual on the planet.
At press time on April 3, Buffett occupied the sixth spot, having become $22 billion wealthier. The legendary investor’s net worth is estimated at $168 billion on the day.
How Warren Buffett was growing richer while his peers poorer
Thanks to his extensive selling activity in the second half of 2024, Warren Buffett avoided much of the subsequent stock market turmoil.
However, a part of his 2025 success can be attributed to Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) continued strong performance, as a significant portion of the legendary investor’s net worth is linked to his stake in the company.
Since January 21 – the first full session under President Trump – BRK.B stock has risen 14.76% to its latest closing price of $537.72, a feat made more impressive by the market’s overall direction. For example, the S&P 500 benchmark index fell 6.25% within the same time frame.
Why Warren Buffett might lose billions after Liberation Day
Berkshire Hathaway shares’ performance in the extended session between April 2 and April 3 does indicate that Warren Buffett’s net worth – and that of his peers – is likely to soon experience a major shakeup.
The Liberation Day announcement – the list of new reciprocal tariffs in America’s trade war against the world – has triggered a bloodbath, at least in the short term, with even BRK.B shares dropping 2.09% by press time to their extended-session price of $526.50.
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