Methodology
Our rankings are based on a rigorous, transparent, and data-centric approach to ensure accuracy and fairness.
Data Collection
We aggregate data from multiple verified sources, including public financial filings (10-K, 10-Q), stock market feeds, and reputable news outlets. Our proprietary algorithms process this data in real-time to update net worth and market cap figures.
Ranking Criteria
- Net Worth: Calculated based on stake in public and private companies, real estate, and other assets, minus liabilities.
- Market Cap: Derived from current share price multiplied by total outstanding shares.
- Influence Score: A composite metric factoring in media mentions, social impact, and industry leadership.
Updates & Verification
Our database is updated continuously during market hours. We also conduct quarterly manual reviews to verify private asset valuations and ensure data integrity.
Last reviewed for publication standards: May 2026.
Primary sources we use
- U.S. issuer filings: EDGAR 10-K, 10-Q, DEF 14A, and Form 4 ownership statements when relevant to listed stakes.
- Market prices: consolidated exchange prints and official trading calendars; we do not attempt to model off-exchange prints.
- News verification: issuer press rooms, reputable wires, and regulator notices—never anonymous forums as sole proof.
Net worth & private assets
Public net-worth lines blend observable equity stakes with conservative assumptions for private holdings, debt, and charitable vehicles. Where filings are silent, we label ranges and avoid false precision. Profiles may include historical charts; sparse years can be interpolated for visualization—those points are labeled contextually in the dossier when material.
Cadence & QA
Market-driven fields refresh during trading sessions. Editorial QA on bios, milestones, and ownership footnotes runs on a rolling schedule with deeper quarterly audits on top names. If you believe we missed a filing, start with the corrections page so we can trace the primary source.
Related policies
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Disclaimer: While we strive for accuracy, valuations of private assets and real-time net worth are estimates and may vary from actual figures.