As of November 19, 2024, with a net worth of $148.4 billion, Warren Buffett is the richest billionaire investor in the world, according to the CEOWORLD magazine’s Billionaire Investors Report. After Buffett is Stephen Schwarzman (net worth: $53.2 billion), while Ken Griffin, with a net worth of $46.5 billion, comes third.
When you hear the word “billionaire,” what comes to mind? You picture someone driving a fancy sports car or living in a mansion. But have you ever wondered how these billionaires achieved their wealth? Many didn’t just stumble upon their fortune – they had a solid investing strategy that helped them grow their wealth over time.
The stock market is a place that’s known for its volatility. Investing in the stock market requires patience, risk tolerance, and thorough research. Although most investors are self-motivated, even the most dedicated and consistent people sometimes need external inspiration. This report will delve into the world of famous billionaire investors and their net worth. Learning about these successful investors can benefit any investor or aspiring investor. So, let’s get started and look at these inspiring individuals.
Most of these investors are self-made and have built their fortunes as hedge funds and money managers. Some you have probably heard of, and many you likely haven’t.
Richest Billionaire Investors In The World, 2024
| Rank | Name | Source | Net Worth (USD billions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Buffett | Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 148,4 |
| 2 | Stephen Schwarzman | Blackstone Group | 53,2 |
| 3 | Ken Griffin | Citadel | 46,5 |
| 4 | Jeff Yass | Susquehanna International Group | 49,6 |
| 5 | Masayoshi Son | SoftBank Group | 29,7 |
| 6 | David Tepper | Appaloosa Management | 21,3 |
| 7 | Steve Cohen | Point72 Management | 21,3 |
| 8 | Michael Platt | BlueCrest Capital Management | 18 |
| 9 | Ray Dalio | Bridgewater Associates | 14 |
| 10 | Israel Englander | Millennium Management | 14,2 |
| 11 | Christopher Hohn | The Children’s Investment Fund | 9,5 |
| 12 | Ken Fisher | Fisher Investments | 11,2 |
| 13 | David Shaw | D.E. Shaw & Co. | 7,8 |
| 14 | Paul Tudor Jones II | Tudor Investment Corp. | 8,1 |
| 15 | Bruce Kovner | Caxton Associates | 8,6 |
| 16 | David Siegel | Two Sigma Investments | 7,4 |
| 17 | John Overdeck | Two Sigma Investments | 7,4 |
| 18 | Andreas Halvorsen | Viking Global Investors | 7,2 |
| 19 | George Soros | Soros Fund Management | 7,2 |
| 20 | Joe Lewis | Tavistock Group | 6,3 |
| 21 | Stanley Druckenmiller | Duquesne Capital Management | 6,9 |
| 22 | Paul Singer | Elliott Management | 6,2 |
| 23 | Philippe Laffont | Coatue Management | 6,5 |
| 24 | Chase Coleman III | Tiger Global Management | 6 |
| 25 | Carl Icahn | Icahn Enterprises | 5,5 |
| 26 | William Ackman | Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. | 9 |
| 27 | Alan Howard | Brevan Howard Asset Management | 3,9 |
| 28 | Daniel Och | Och-Ziff Capital Management | 3,9 |
| 29 | John Paulson | Paulson & Co. Inc. | 3,8 |
| 30 | Daniel Loeb | Third Point | 3,2 |
| 31 | John Arnold | Centaurus Advisors | 2,9 |
| 32 | Daniel Sundheim | D1 Capital Partners | 2,6 |
| 33 | Glenn Dubin | Dubin & Co. LP | 2,9 |
| 34 | Leon G. Cooperman | Omega Advisors, Inc. | 2,8 |
| 35 | Henry Laufer | Renaissance Technologies | 2,6 |
| 36 | Joseph Edelman | Perceptive Advisors | 2,5 |
| 37 | Stephen Mandel Jr | Lone Pine Capital | 2,5 |
| 38 | Noam Gottesman | TOMS Capital | 2,2 |
| 39 | Howard Marks | Oaktree Capital Group LLC | 2,2 |
| 40 | Larry Robbins | Glenview Capital Management | 2,2 |
| 41 | James Dinan | York Capital Management | 2,1 |
| 42 | Edward Lampert | ESL Investments Inc. | 2,1 |
| 43 | Henry Swieca | Talpion Fund Management | 2,2 |
| 44 | Marc Lasry | Avenue Capital Group | 1,9 |
| 45 | Brian Higgins | King Street Capital Management | 1,8 |
| 46 | O. Francis Biondi | King Street Capital Management | 1,8 |
| 47 | John Armitage | Egerton Capital | 1,5 |
| 48 | Michael Steinhardt | WisdomTree Investments | 1,4 |
| 49 | Seth Klarman | Baupost Group | 1,3 |
| 50 | Thomas Sandell | Sandell Asset Management | 1,2 |
| 51 | Larry Fink | BlackRock | 1,3 |
| 52 | Louis Bacon | Moore Capital Management, LP | 1 |
These investors are some of the wealthiest and most successful in the world. However, they experience losses and drawdowns like everyone else. What sets them apart are their unique traits, such as their ability to influence the market. When they invest in a company, they often take a large stake in it and become the largest shareholder, giving them control. With patience, they can use this influence to achieve a favorable outcome for their investment. To make significant returns in investing, you need an edge, and these investors have it.
Have you read?
Ranked: These Are The Richest Formula 1 (F1) Drivers, 2023.
These Are The States With the Highest Property Taxes in the US.
Future Weapons America Is Spending Billions On Research And Development (R&D).
The best elite U.S. special forces.
Study: The 10 Fastest Growing Cities In The US.
Ranked: Top Companies in Sports Tech, 2023.
Add CEOWORLD magazine to your Google News feed.
Follow CEOWORLD magazine headlines on: Google News, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
Copyright 2024 The CEOWORLD magazine. All rights reserved. This material (and any extract from it) must not be copied, redistributed or placed on any website, without CEOWORLD magazine' prior written consent. For media queries, please contact: info@ceoworld.biz
