Known For
Paul Tudor Jones II is renowned for accurately forecasting the 1987 stock market crash and profiting immensely through prescient short positions.
About
Paul Tudor Jones II launched Tudor Investment Corporation in 1980 after honing skills in New Orleans cotton trading, evolving it into a global macro leader adept at equities, commodities, currencies, and derivatives. He gained legendary status by predicting and shorting the 1987 Black Monday crash, showcasing risk mastery that propelled his firm's growth. Today, Tudor deploys diverse strategies including quantitative systems and event-driven plays, with major stakes in S&P 500 ETFs and other institutional trusts as of early 2026. Jones anchors his South Florida ties through a prominent Palm Beach residence amid the region's finance elite. Beyond markets, he channels impact via the 1988-founded Robin Hood Foundation, tackling poverty with substantial giving.
