Israel Englander

Founder, Millennium Management, L.L.C.

$27.56B

as of 08/10/26

About Israel Englander

Israel Englander founded Millennium Management in 1989 with $35 million. Now, the hedge fund firm manages over $92 billion.

Israel Englander, or Izzy, is the son of Polish immigrants.

Englander's hedge fund uses a multi-manager platform, feeding more capital to those who perform well and getting rid of traders who perform poorly.

Englander once backed a professional gambler named Jeff Yass, who began trading on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange in 1981 and has since become a billionaire.

Personal stats

Citizenship

United States of America

Source of wealth

Hedge funds

Residence

New York, New York

Marital status

Married

Birth date

09/30/48 (age 77)

Number of children

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science, New York University

Self-made

self-made