Paul Elliott Singer is the founder and co-CEO of Elliott Investment Management, one of the world's most influential activist hedge funds managing approximately $70 billion in assets. Elliott is known for its aggressive, long-duration activist campaigns and distressed debt investing.
Singer graduated from the University of Rochester and Harvard Law School before founding Elliott Associates in 1977 with $1.3 million. The firm is famous for its decades-long pursuit of sovereign debt repayment — most notably its 15-year battle against Argentina, which ultimately yielded approximately $2.4 billion in profit.
Elliott has generated annualised net returns of approximately 13-14% since inception, with remarkably low volatility and only two losing years in over 45 years. Singer is known for his focus on risk management and capital preservation. His net worth is estimated at approximately $6 billion.
SEC 13F filings, documented fund track record since 1977, Institutional Investor
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return | +7% | +8% | +7.1% |