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John Paulson net worth

John Paulson's net worth is estimated at $11 billion as of 15 Oct 2026, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. The fortune comes mainly from Hedge funds.

Age
70
Self-made
Yes
City
New York
Source of wealth
Hedge funds

Latest estimate

$11.0B

As of 15 Oct 2026, Forbes Real-Time Billionaires

History
Finance and investments setting, the industry behind this fortune
Finance and investments, the industry behind this fortune. Illustration, not a photo of John Paulson.

John's net worth over time

1 dated estimate since 2026

One dated estimate so far. The chart draws as soon as a second public estimate is recorded.

As ofNet worthSource
15 Oct 2026$11.0B Forbes Real-Time Billionaires

About John Paulson

John Paulson (United States) has 1 dated net worth estimate in the public record, the latest $11 billion as of 15 Oct 2026 from Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. The fortune is tied to Hedge funds, which we classify under finance and investments. John was born in 1955. That places John at number 318 in the current ranking.

Companies linked to John in the public record: Paulson & Co..

Sources

The description is written by BillionaireList editors from public facts. How estimates are made: methodology.

About John Paulson, common questions

How much is John Paulson worth?
John Paulson's net worth is estimated at $11 billion as of 15 Oct 2026, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. That places John at number 318 in the BillionaireList ranking.

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