- George Soros ranks in the world’s 400 richest people with a $7.2 billion net worth, per Bloomberg.
- The famed philanthropist has given away over $32 billion, according to his personal website.
- He has purchased a sprawling network of homes in the New York area and spends big on politics.
Conspiracy theorists accuse former hedge-fund manager George Soros of aiding Nazis, conspiring to fill Budapest with refugees, and trying to start a civil war in the United States. While these theories lack support, little is actually known about how the 93-year-old billionaire passes his days.
Soros built his fortune running what was once the world’s largest hedge fund — Quantum Fund.
After he passed his hedge fund to his sons in 2011, Soros has largely focused on his personal goal of creating a more open society through giving to both his personal foundation and a variety of progressive politicians, according to his personal website.
Here’s how George Soros built his fortune, how he spends it — and why.
