G’day folks! Amidst the ups and downs of the S&P/ASX 200 Index, there’s been a lot of chatter about the real winners in Australia’s stock market boom. While the gains have certainly benefited many, it’s the top ASX executives who have seen their wealth skyrocket.
The Australian Financial Review’s Rich Bosses list for FY24 reveals just how much the richest ASX executives have gained over the last year. Leading the pack is Richard White, CEO of WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC), who increased his stake by over $2 billion to a total of $12.95 billion, thanks to WiseTech’s share price nearly doubling.
Alan and Peter Wilson of Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) also saw significant gains, with Alan’s holdings reaching $9.03 billion and Peter’s at $3.02 billion. Reece’s stock hit new highs after outperforming earnings expectations early in 2024.
Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest of Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) took a hit but still maintains an impressive $8.95 billion stake despite a rough year for Fortescue shares. Sam Hupert and Anthony Hall, co-founders of Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME), saw their stakes more than double to $3.74 billion each, thanks to Pro Medicus being the best performer on the ASX 200.
Other notable mentions include Michael and Matt Heine of Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL), Gerry Harvey of Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN), and Greg Goodman of Goodman Group (ASX: GMG), all of whom saw significant boosts in their wealth.
While the broader market has seen gains, the true windfall has been felt most by these top executives, raising questions about wealth distribution and the real impact of stock market growth on the average Australian.
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For more details on the Rich Bosses list and the gains of top ASX executives, you can read the full story here.
Additional Research and References:
Information on individual company performances, such as WiseTech Global Ltd and Reece Ltd, can be found on their respective company profiles and market analysis pages.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the S&P/ASX 200 Index has shown significant growth, which has positively impacted investors and superannuation funds.
The Australian Financial Review provides detailed insights into the financial performances and executive compensations of top ASX companies.
