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John Paulson

John Paulson

John Paulson (#1064)

Global Rank #1064
Country Rank #403
Country United States

John Paulson is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 4 B
  • Hedge funds
  • United States
  • M
  • 70 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,064
Country Rank #403
Net Worth $4.0B
Previous Worth $4.0B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Hedge funds
Age 70 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 26 Jul 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence New York, New York
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Hedge funds

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 70
Source Of Wealth Hedge funds, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Philanthropy Score 4
Residence New York, New York
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Separated
Children 2
Education Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School; Bachelor of Arts/Science, New York University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $4.0B
Current Net Worth $4.0B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

John Paulson made his fortune betting against subprime mortgages at the peak of the 2007 credit bubble. His hedge fund firm, Paulson & Co., was started in 1994 and enjoyed success as a niche fund until Paulson put on his "big short" in 2007. In 2020, Paulson announced that he would be returning capital to investors and converting his hedge fund into a family office. A Queens native, Paulson had stints at several firms, including Boston Consulting Group and Bear Stearns, before founding Paulson & Co. Paulson has given $400 million to Harvard University, where he received an MBA, and $100 million to his undergraduate alma mater New York University.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking John Paulson's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $4.0B (May 4, 2026)

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