George Soros

George Soros (#508)

I occupy an exceptional position. My success in the financial markets has given me a greater degree of independence than most other people. This allows me to take a stand on controversial issues: in fact it obliges me to do so.

$ 8 B
Hedge funds
United States
M
95 Years

About Me

George Soros is a hedge fund tycoon who managed client money in New York from 1969 to 2011. In 1992, Soros shorted the British pound and reportedly made a profit of $1 billion. He became known as the man who broke the Bank of England. Soros shifted $18 billion from his family office to his Open Society Foundations as of 2018. Soros was born in Hungary; at 17 he left the country and put himself through the London School of Economics working as a railway porter and waiter. Long one of the Democratic Party's biggest donors, he has given more than $200 million to candidates and PACs over the past decade.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped George Soros’s rise and global influence.

#509 Billionaires (2026)
#192 Forbes 400 (2025)
#20 The Highest-Earning Hedge Fund Managers (2018)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking George Soros’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $7.5B (May 4, 2026)