Michael Hintze

Michael Hintze

Michael Hintze (#1576)

Global Rank #1576
Country Rank #26
Country Australia

Michael Hintze is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 3 B
  • Investment
  • Australia
  • M
  • 72 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,576
Country Rank #26
Net Worth $2.7B
Previous Worth $2.7B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Australia
Industry Investment
Age 72 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence London, United Kingdom
Citizenship Australia
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 72
Source Of Wealth Investment, Self Made
Residence London, United Kingdom
Citizenship Australia
Marital Status Married
Children 4
Education Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School; Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Sydney; Master of Science, University of New South Wales
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.7B
Current Net Worth $2.7B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

In 1999, Michael Hintze started London-based hedge-fund firm CQS, which was led by the flagship Directional Opportunities fund. Hintze sold most of CQS' assets to Canadian investment firm Manulife in 2024 and started a new firm called Deltroit with his own capital. Born in China to Russian parents, Hintze was raised in Australia and served a 3-year stint in the army before making his way to London in the 1980s. He is a noted supporter of the arts and sciences and was granted Knighthood in 2013 in recognition of his charitable contributions in the U.K. He maintains a connection to his home country through his MH Premium Farms, which owns a portfolio of agricultural properties in Australia.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Michael Hintze.

#1560
Billionaires (2026)
#28
Australia's 50 Richest (2026)
#25
The Highest-Earning Hedge Fund Managers (2018)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $2.7B (May 4, 2026)

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