As of February 18, 2025, with a net worth of $149.6 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: $49.1 billion), while Jeff Yass, with a net worth of $49.6 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. | 149,6 |
| 2 | Stephen Schwarzman | Blackstone Group | 49,1 |
| 3 | Jeff Yass | Susquehanna International Group | 49,6 |
| 4 | Ken Griffin | Citadel | 44,2 |
| 5 | Masayoshi Son | SoftBank Group | 33,6 |
| 6 | David Tepper | Appaloosa Management | 21,3 |
| 7 | Steve Cohen | Point72 Management | 21,3 |
| 8 | Michael Platt | BlueCrest Capital Management | 18 |
| 9 | Israel Englander | Millennium Management | 14,2 |
| 10 | Ray Dalio | Bridgewater Associates | 14 |
| 11 | Ken Fisher | Fisher Investments | 11,2 |
| 12 | Christopher Hohn | The Children’s Investment Fund | 9,5 |
| 13 | William Ackman | Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. | 9,4 |
| 14 | Bruce Kovner | Caxton Associates | 8,6 |
| 15 | Paul Tudor Jones II | Tudor Investment Corp. | 8,1 |
| 16 | David Shaw | D.E. Shaw & Co. | 7,8 |
| 17 | David Siegel | Two Sigma Investments | 7,4 |
| 18 | John Overdeck | Two Sigma Investments | 7,4 |
| 19 | Andreas Halvorsen | Viking Global Investors | 7,2 |
| 20 | George Soros | Soros Fund Management | 7,2 |
| 21 | Stanley Druckenmiller | Duquesne Capital Management | 6,9 |
| 22 | Philippe Laffont | Coatue Management | 6,5 |
| 23 | Joe Lewis | Tavistock Group | 6,3 |
| 24 | Paul Singer | Elliott Management | 6,2 |
| 25 | Chase Coleman III | Tiger Global Management | 6 |
| 26 | Carl Icahn | Icahn Enterprises | 4,6 |
| 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 | Glenn Dubin | Dubin & Co. LP | 2,9 |
| 33 | Leon G. Cooperman | Omega Advisors, Inc. | 2,8 |
| 34 | Daniel Sundheim | D1 Capital Partners | 2,6 |
| 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 | Henry Swieca | Talpion Fund Management | 2,2 |
| 42 | James Dinan | York Capital Management | 2,1 |
| 43 | Edward Lampert | ESL Investments Inc. | 2,1 |
| 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 | 1,3 |
| 49 | Seth Klarman | Baupost Group | 1,3 |
| 50 | Thomas Sandell | Sandell Asset Management | 1,2 |
| 51 | Larry Fink | BlackRock | 1,2 |
| 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.
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