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Paul Jones

Paul Jones

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Paul Tudor Jones is the Founder, Co-Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Tudor Investment Corporation. He is a legendary investor recognized as one of the pioneers of the modern-day hedge fund industry. He is known for his macro trades, particularly his bets on interest rates and currencies. Jones began his career trading cotton futures at the New York Cotton Exchange, under the tutelage of renowned cotton trader Eli Tullis. He co-founded the Robin Hood Foundation in 1988 with the aim of reducing poverty in New York City.

  • Known to be polite, mild mannered and cerebral
  • Originally from Tennessee - has a southern accent
  • One of the longest surviving fund mangers
  • Has managed his fund through may downturns