William Ackman
usinfo | 2013-08-15 18:33

William Ackman
Rank: 15
Firm: Pershing Square Capital Management
Earnings: $300 million

There has been no shortage of drama for this hedge fund manager. The activist investor turned up the heat in late 2012 announcing a massive short position in Herbalife, calling the nutritional supplement company a pyramid scheme. Rival hedge fund titans countered him with Daniel Loeb announcing a long position in Herbalife and Carl Icahn questioning Ackman’s investment skills all together in an epic CNBC showdown before he announced a big stake in the company. His main hedge fund posted returns in the 12% range in 2012, trailing the U.S. stock market.

 
美闻网---美国生活资讯门户
©2012-2014 Bywoon | Bywoon