John Alfred Paulson (born December 14, 1955) is an American billionaire hedge fund manager. He leads Paulson & Co., a New York-based investment management firm he founded in 1994. [1]

4 days ago · 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 …

Sep 4, 2025 · Who is John Paulson? John Paulson is an American billionaire best known for founding Paulson & Co Inc in 1994, a New York-based investment management firm that …

Discover how John Paulson made $15 billion shorting the housing market in 2007 through contrarian thesis development and credit default swaps, transforming from obscure hedge …

Dec 9, 2025 · Read CNN’s Fast Facts on John Paulson and learn more about the hedge fund manager and founder of Paulson & Co.

Nov 28, 2024 · CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of John Paulson, hedge fund founder.

Jun 2, 2024 · Mastermind of the greatest trade in history, John Paulson gained fame by betting against the U.S. housing market, which marked the onset of the 2008 financial crisis. His …

Jul 26, 2025 · John Paulson will always be remembered for his legendary bet against the housing market. But his story also shows that even after major setbacks, a smart investor can reinvent …

Jun 13, 2025 · John Paulson, born in Queens, New York in 1955, is one of the most successful hedge fund managers in financial history. As the founder and president of Paulson & Co., he is …

Discover how John Paulson, 'The Subprime Short King,' made billions betting against the housing market during the 2008 financial crisis and cemented his legacy.