How John Paulson Became a Billionaire With One Trade

How John Paulson Became a Billionaire With One Trade

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Smart Finance
2 Video Views·Jan 10, 2026

John Paulson, Paulson & Co. president and portfolio manager, is best-known for making $15 billion in 2007 on a bet against mortgage bonds. David Rubenstein takes a look at his career on "Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein."
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