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My Take
Bill Ackman is, to me, the most theatrical figure in modern finance, and I mean that as both compliment and caution. The Pershing Square founder treats investing as public argument: he takes a position, explains it at exhausting length, and dares the market to disagree. His wins and losses are equally spectacular, which makes him a more honest spectacle than managers who hide behind quiet quarters. I do not always share his conclusions, and his appetite for online crusades can wear thin, but I never doubt that he believes what he says. Conviction that loud is rare, and oddly clarifying.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bill Ackman
- Name (Japanese)
- ビル・アックマン
- Reading
- びる・あっくまん
- Born
- May 11, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Chappaqua, New York, United States
- Occupation
- financier / businessperson / hedge fund manager / entrepreneur / financial analyst
2. Background
- High school
- Horace Greeley High School
- University
- Harvard College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Ackman born?
Born May 11, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Bill Ackman from?
Bill Ackman is from Chappaqua, New York, United States.
What does Bill Ackman do?
Bill Ackman works as financier, businessperson, hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, financial analyst.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.