5 Best Hedge Funds of All Time

2. Citadel Investment Group

Founded: 1990
Net Gains Since Inception: $65.9 Billion

Founded in 1990 by Ken Griffin, Citadel is an American hedge fund billed as one of the most successful in the industry. The hedge fund invests in various asset classes ranging from commodities to socks credit and convertibles, Global Fixed Income, and Macro.

While managing $29 billion in assets, it was one of the largest asset managers 2016. It also became the first hedge fund to complete a Yuan fundraising in 2014 as it sought to provide a way for Chinese investors to invest in overseas hedge funds

In 2022, the hedge fund posted its record year of revenues, generating $28 billion in revenue. It also returned $16 billion to clients in 2022, which was a record annual return. The hedge fund is already up for the year, building from the record performance in 2022.