Jeff Yass

Jeff Yass

Jeff Yass (#25)

  • $ 67 B
  • Trading, investments
  • United States
  • M
  • 67 Years

About Me

Jeff Yass is a cofounder of Susquehanna International Group, one of Wall Street's largest and most successful trading firms. He went to SUNY Binghamton, became a pro gambler, then began trading on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange in 1981 backed by billionaire Israel Englander. In 1987, he cofounded Susquehanna with a handful of partners; it's now a giant in options trading and making markets, with more than 3,000 employees worldwide. It recruits and trains traders using poker tournaments to sharpen decision-making skills; its traders have won 3 World Series of Poker bracelets. Susquehanna has invested in hundreds of private companies globally, including TikTok parent ByteDance, its most valuable holding based on Forbes reporting.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #19   Forbes 400 (2025)
  •   The Richest Person In Every State (2025)
  • #25   Billionaires (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $67.4B (February 5, 2026)