GEORGE SOROS
Hungarian-born American hedge fund manager, business magnate, and philanthropist broadly considered to be one of greatest investors worldwide. He managed the Quantum Fund, which achieved an average annual return of 30% from 1970-2000. Aside from his investing prowess, he has also donated billions of dollars to several causes through the Soros foundation.
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