How Carlos Slim Built His Fortune
Slim built his fortune through long-term investments in telecommunications, retail, mining, and real estate. His holding company, Grupo Carso, spans consumer goods, infrastructure, and energy. In 2014, strong performance at América Móvil and strategic acquisitions helped him maintain his lead over other billionaires.
How the 2014 Richest Person Compares to Other Billionaires
In 2014, Slim was followed by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett on the Forbes list. While Gates and Buffett remained among the wealthiest individuals globally, Slim's control of dominant telecom assets in Latin America gave him a consistent edge in net worth that year. For more details on the full list, see Forbes Billionaires List.
