George Soros (Investor)

George Soros is a Hungarian-American investor, philanthropist, and political activist known for his significant influence on global financial markets. He gained fame for his successful hedge fund, Soros Fund Management, particularly for a bold bet against the British pound in 1992, which earned him a profit of over a billion dollars in a single day. Beyond investing, he is also recognized for his extensive philanthropic efforts, funding education, human rights, and democratic governance around the world through his Open Society Foundations. Soros is often a polarizing figure, celebrated by some for his contributions and criticized by others for his political involvement.