John Paulson Portfolio
Invests via Paulson & Co. | Managed by John Paulson
Invests via Paulson & Co.
Managed by John Paulson
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John Paulson Profile
Veteran hedge fund manager and founder of Paulson & Co., John Paulson built a reputation in event-driven and opportunistic macro investing. He is best known for profiting from the 2007 US housing bust through concentrated credit-default-swap positions that produced multibillion-dollar gains. The firm has since deployed capital across merger arbitrage, distressed credit, and commodity-focused strategies including gold. A Harvard Business School alumnus, he has also pursued activist stakes and liquid hedge funds, positioning capital where idiosyncratic credit and special-situation opportunities arise.
Veteran hedge fund manager and founder of Paulson & Co., John Paulson built a reputation in event-driven and opportunistic macro investing. He is best known for profiting from the 2007 US housing bust through concentrated credit-default-swap positions that produced multibillion-dollar gains. The firm has since deployed capital across merger arbitrage, distressed credit, and commodity-focused strategies including gold. A Harvard Business School alumnus, he has also pursued activist stakes and liquid hedge funds, positioning capital where idiosyncratic credit and special-situation opportunities arise.
Investment Philosophy & Strategy
Pragmatic opportunism guides capital allocation: concentrate where asymmetric risk-reward is identifiable, primarily in idiosyncratic credit, distressed situations, merger arbitrage and select macro themes. Emphasizes event-driven, relative-value and activist levers to extract value from mispriced credit and corporate complexity, pairing deep credit underwriting with tactical macro overlays. Deployment favors concentrated, high-conviction positions with defined exit triggers, active hedging of tail risks, and a horizon that spans months to several years depending on realization catalysts. Risk discipline centers on stress-tested scenarios, conviction sizing, liquidity awareness and opportunistic redeployment into dislocations.
Pragmatic opportunism guides capital allocation: concentrate where asymmetric risk-reward is identifiable, primarily in idiosyncratic credit, distressed situations, merger arbitrage and select macro themes. Emphasizes event-driven, relative-value and activist levers to extract value from mispriced credit and corporate complexity, pairing deep credit underwriting with tactical macro overlays. Deployment favors concentrated, high-conviction positions with defined exit triggers, active hedging of tail risks, and a horizon that spans months to several years depending on realization catalysts. Risk discipline centers on stress-tested scenarios, conviction sizing, liquidity awareness and opportunistic redeployment into dislocations.
Disclaimer: This Portfolio is derived from and computed based on publicly available data from SEC filings.
Gain and growth charts are calculated per selected timeframe:
127.09%
Gain +0.78%
Monthly
0.33%
Yearly
4.08%
Drawdown
25.79%
$3.41B
Equity
Holdings
$3.41B
Investment
$1.97B
$1.7B
Profit +$24.59M
Realized
$269.09M
Unrealized
$1.44B
Dividends
$1.68B
Goals
Avg. 87.67% completed goals
Yearly
Gain > 12% 2026
Yearly
Loss < 30% 2026
Yearly
Gain < 20% 2026
Today
Compared To Yesterday
Gain
0.78%
Profit
$24.59M
Win %
60%
This Week
Compared To Last Week
Gain
8.03%
Profit
$219.77M
Win %
60%
This Month
Compared to last month
Gain
9.18%
Profit
$248.83M
Win %
60%
This Year
Compared to last year
Gain
7.61%
Profit
$208.91M
Win %
65%
Events
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Dividends
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| Trades 2774 | Longs Won 1254/2774 45% | Profit Factor 1.12 |
| Profitability | Shorts Won 0/0 0% | Standard Deviation $51.17M |
| Average Win $15.97M | Best Trade (Sep 30) $760.93M | Sharpe Ratio -45.23 |
| Average Loss -$11.76M | Worst Trade (Sep 29) -$1.38B | Z-Score -9.42 (100%) |
| Commissions $0 | Avg. Trade Length 1y 4m 4w 1d | Expectancy $614,584.74 |
| Loss Size | 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Probability of Loss | <0.01% | 2.6% | 7.8% | 14.83% | 23.4% | 33.33% | 44.5% | 56.81% | 70.21% | 84.62% |
| Consecutive Losing Trades | 290 | 261 | 232 | 203 | 174 | 145 | 116 | 87 | 58 | 29 |
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Returns
Overall, Monthly| Symbol | Quantity | Cost | Value | Comm. | Profit ($) | Gain (%) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AAMI Acadian Asset Management Inc. | 5.84M | $57.91M | $540.56M | - | $482.66M | 833.5% | -0.698% |
 BHC Bausch Health Companies Inc. | 73.26M | $935.96M | $476.9M | - | -$459.06M | -49.05% | +2.681% |
 GOOGL Alphabet Inc | 5,000 | $1.77M | $1.73M | - | -$37,150.05 | -2.1% | -0.133% |
 MDGL Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1.34M | $339.64M | $680.14M | - | $340.5M | 100.25% | +0.037% |
 NG NovaGold Resources Inc. | 27.24M | $171.91M | $216.27M | - | $44.36M | 25.81% | +2.32% |
 PPTA Perpetua Resources Corp. | 32.35M | $238.15M | $816.45M | - | $578.29M | 242.83% | +1.98% |
 THM International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. | 104.49M | $155.08M | $658.27M | - | $503.19M | 324.48% | 0.0 |
 THRY Thryv Holdings Inc. | 8.44M | $72.37M | $18.24M | - | -$54.14M | -74.8% | -0.917% |
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FAQ
Which stocks have generated the highest profits for John Paulson?
The largest contributions to the portfolio's profits come from the following stocks: SPDR Gold Shares - $1.34B, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc - $759.07M, 3106PS - $756.85M, Horizon Therapeutics Plc - $695.44M, and TWC - $604.99M. These positions have been the main drivers of growth and have significantly impacted the investor's overall performance.
Which stocks have generated the largest losses for this investor?
The largest losses in the portfolio are associated with the following stocks: VRX - $2.01B, CIE - $824.77M, Transocean Ltd - $685.57M, WLL - $614.54M, and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR - $548.58M. These positions have had the most negative impact on overall performance and highlight the weaker areas of the portfolio.
What dividends does John Paulson's portfolio generate?
The portfolio generates substantial dividend income, with a total of $1.68B earned over time. The largest contributors to dividend income include Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc - $751.48M, Extended Stay America Inc - $97.05M, Vodafone Group Public Limited Company American Depositary Receipt - $65.36M, AngloGold Ashanti plc - $58.5M, and Transocean Ltd - $49.04M. This indicates that dividends play a meaningful role in the investor's overall strategy.
How stable are John Paulson's monthly returns?
John Paulson's monthly returns appear quite volatile. The gap between stronger and weaker months is meaningful, which suggests that the strategy can experience noticeable swings over relatively short periods. For users assessing this profile, that usually means returns may be attractive over time, but the path can be uneven and harder to tolerate during weaker periods.
Can John Paulson's strategy be considered aggressive or moderate?
John Paulson's strategy appears moderately aggressive. The portfolio shows a clear focus on growth, with noticeable volatility and risk exposure, although not to an extreme level. This type of strategy may appeal to users seeking higher returns while accepting meaningful fluctuations along the way.
Should beginners follow John Paulson's strategy?
John Paulson's strategy is probably not ideal for beginners. The combination of risk, volatility, or portfolio complexity may make it harder to follow and understand without prior experience. Users who are new to investing may find it challenging to replicate or tolerate the performance swings.
