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Last updated: November 11, 2026 · $11.70T tracked

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No. 182China

Lu Xiangyang

Automobiles, batteries · Guangzhou, Guangdong

Net worth

$16.1B

Today

−$406M−2.46%

Past month

−$417M−2.52%

As of Nov 11, 2026, 1:50 PM EST

Lu Xiangyang was working at a local branch of the People's Bank of China in 1995 when he teamed up with his cousin Wang Chuanfu to start BYD, then a battery maker. Lu is now vice chairman of the company, which has grown into one of the world's largest EV makers. Lu also runs his own investment firm, Youngy Investment Holding Group.

Net worth over time

−2.52%−$417M over the past month
$17B$16B$16B
Oct 12Nov 11

Principal holdings

4 positions
CompanyShareValue

BYD Co. Ltd. Class A

SHENZHEN: 002594-CN

88.9%$14.3B

Private and other holdings

7.6%$1.2B

YOUNGY CO LTD

SHENZHEN: 002192-CN

3.1%$502M

Leking Wellness

SHENZHEN: 300247-CN

0.4%$60M