15 Most Successful Investors of All Time

3. David Tepper

Net worth: $20.6 billion 

David Tepper has established a stellar reputation as a successful hedge fund manager, renowned for consistently delivering strong returns for his clients. Tepper is known for his purchase of a substantial stake in Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) in 2009 which made him a $7 billion profit.

Before he found his hedge fund, Appaloosa Management, Tepper gained valuable experience at Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), where he specialized in distressed debt and special situations. His expertise in distressed debt and special situations, honed during his time at Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), has been a key factor in his financial industry’s success.