There are many figures in history who are considered masters of investment or speculation. They have achieved remarkable success in the financial market with their unique perspectives, strategies and decisions. Here are some famous investment/speculation gurus:
1. Warren Buffett – A well-known American stock investor and entrepreneur, Buffett is known for his long-term investment philosophy and adherence to value investing. He is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
2. George Soros - Hungarian-born investor and philanthropist known for his investment strategies in currency markets and global macroeconomics. Soros founded Quantum Fund Management.
3. Jesse Livermore - American stock market speculator, known as "Wall Street's greatest speculator". He made a huge fortune through short-term trading and trend following in the early 20th century, but also went bankrupt several times due to huge losses.
4. Paul Tudor Jones – American hedge fund manager, known for his accurate judgment and successful investment strategies in the field of global macro investment. He is the founder of Tudor Jones Fund Management.
5. John Bogle - American investor and asset management expert, known as the "Father of Index Funds". Bogle founded Vanguard and promoted the concept of low-cost index investing.
6. Benjamin Graham - American economist and investor, considered the founder of value investing theory. His book Security Analysis had a profound influence on subsequent investors, especially Warren Buffett.
7. Richard Dennis – American futures trader and investor, best known for creating the Turtle Trading Experiment. Daniels successfully applied trend following strategies to earn large profits by training traders with no financial background.
8. Peter Lynch - American investor and former mutual fund manager, known for the outstanding performance of the Fidelity Growth Fund managed by Fidelity Investments. He promoted the idea that "ordinary investors can beat professional investors."
9. Andrew Carnegie - American steel tycoon and philanthropist who used his wealth for investing and philanthropy to become one of the wealthiest and most influential men of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
10. Nicholas Darvas - Hungarian-American investor, known for his stock trading strategies and successful self-study. His experiences and strategies are summarized in the famous book "How to Make Money in the Stock Market".
11. Peter Lynch - American investor and former mutual fund manager, known for the outstanding performance of the Fidelity Growth Fund managed by Fidelity Investments. He promoted the idea that "ordinary investors can beat professional investors" and emphasized discovering investment opportunities through observation of consumers and everyday life.
12. Carl Icahn – American entrepreneur and investor known for his aggressive strategy of corporate acquisitions and equity investments. Icahn often uses his holdings to exert influence on company boards to promote corporate restructuring and unlock value.
13. John Neff - American investor, former manager of the Willethop mutual fund. He achieved long-term and stable performance by focusing on low P/E stocks and value investment strategies.
14. Stanley Druckenmiller – American investor and hedge fund manager, former partner of George Soros’ Quantum Fund. Druckenmiller is known for his keen insight into macroeconomic trends and decisive investment decisions.
15. David Tepper – American hedge fund manager who runs Appaloosa Management. He is known for his investment strategy and success in financial and technology stocks after the financial crisis, and became a billionaire with his outstanding investment performance.
16. Richard Dennis – American futures trader and investor, best known for founding the Turtle Trading Experiment. Daniels successfully applied trend following strategies to earn large profits by training traders with no financial background.
17. John Paulson – American hedge fund manager, best known for his successful investments in the subprime mortgage market during the financial crisis. Paulson made huge profits by accurately predicting the collapse of the subprime mortgage market, becoming a regular on the wealth list.
18. Jack Brinkley - American investor and founder of Vanguard, known as the "Father of Index Funds." Brinkley advocates low-cost index investing strategies that allow ordinary investors to obtain market returns with minimal fees.
19. Andrew Carnegie - American steel tycoon and philanthropist. Although he is primarily known as an industrialist and philanthropist, his investment decisions and capital management also had a profound impact on the U.S. economy.
20. Barton Biggs – American investor and hedge fund manager known for his extensive experience in investment banking and hedge funds. Pitney worked at Morgan Stanley and Delaware Group and founded his own hedge fund firm.
21. Charles Munger – American investor and businessman who co-founded Berkshire Hathaway with Warren Buffett. Munger is known for his deep investment philosophy and his emphasis on diversified investment portfolios.
22. Jim Simons – American mathematician and hedge fund manager who founded Renaissance Technologies. Simons achieved extraordinary investment returns in the hedge fund sector by using mathematical models and algorithms for high-frequency trading.
23. Richard W. Schabacker – An American pioneer of technical analysis. His book “Technical Analysis: Techniques and Markets” is considered a classic in the field of technical analysis and has had a profound impact on subsequent investors and analysts.
24. John Hathaway – American gold investment expert, who has managed the Schroder Gold Fund for many years and focuses on investments in gold mining stocks and precious metals markets. He is well-known for his profound insights into gold investment and successful investment performance.
25. Jack Dreyfus – American fund manager who founded the Dreyfus Fund and was one of the early pioneers in promoting stock mutual funds and promoting the participation of “mainstream investors” in the stock market.
26. Peter Linn – American hedge fund manager, best known for his career contributions at Quantum Group, whose investment strategies and insights into the markets have influenced many investors and professionals.
27. James Goldstein – American businessman and investor, known for his investment activities in real estate and capital markets. His long-term investment philosophy and keen insight into market trends make him a well-respected investor.
28. Louis Bacon – American hedge fund manager who founded Morgan Stanley’s Morgan Stanley hedge fund and is known for his investment strategies on macroeconomic trends and global markets.
29. Bill Miller – American fund manager who previously managed funds under the Levy Brothers. Miller is known for his performance in value investing and market excess returns, especially for achieving long-term stable performance in the funds he manages.
30. Jason Van Alstyne – American investor and financial expert known for his contributions to the stock market and hedge fund management. His investment strategies and analysis of market movements have helped many investors achieve success.
These investment and speculation masters have had a significant impact on financial markets and investment theories through their unique investment concepts, strategies and deep insights into the market, and have become leaders and academic models in the industry.
