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Alfred Winslow Jones (9 September 1900 – 2 June 1989) was an American investor, hedge fund manager, and sociologist. He is credited with forming the first modern hedge fund and is widely regarded as the "father of the hedge fund industry."
Learn how a former spy, Communist, sociologist and writer created the modern hedge fund in 1949. Discover his life story, his investment strategies, his tax innovations and his involvement with the Peace Corps.
Feb 27, 2020 · Learn about Alfred Winslow Jones, the godfather of the hedge fund industry, who invented the long/short equities model, the 2-and-20 fee structure, and the Relative Velocity metric. Explore his background, achievements, books, and legacy at A.W. Jones Partners.
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Alfred Jones was a promising middleweight boxer who won the US Olympic trials in 1968, but lost a controversial decision in Mexico City. He also avoided the Vietnam War draft by tearing up his papers and joining the army, and later became a successful businessman and boxing promoter.
Our outcome-oriented investment approach specializes in sourcing emerging managers, niche hedge fund strategies, and asymmetric co-investment opportunities. The investment philosophy pioneered by our founder, Alfred Winslow Jones, has driven the firm since its inception in 1949.
Aug 22, 2016 · Alfred Winslow Jones was a diplomat, sociologist, and journalist for Fortune before he created the world's first hedge fund.
Oct 9, 2012 · Meet A.W. Jones: The Anti-Nazi Spy And Journalist Who Started The First Hedge Fund In The World. Back in 1949 Alfred Winslow Jones dubbed his new $100,000 investment venture a "hedged fund." At...
