How Bill Gates' Generosity Cost Him a Trillion-Dollar Fortune

Seattle, Sunday, 14 June 2026.
A new analysis reveals Bill Gates could have been the world’s first trillionaire—if he hadn’t sold most of his Microsoft shares. Instead, his $150 billion fortune funds global philanthropy, while Elon Musk now holds the historic title. The trade-off? A legacy of impact over unimaginable wealth.