Who is Bill Ackman?
Bill Ackman is an American hedge fund manager and the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, an investment management company. He is known as an activist investor. In policy, Ackman has been a long-time donor to Democratic candidates and organizations, endorsed Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential election, and has been an active supporter of Israel, particularly following the October 7 attacks. He has also criticized the 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses.
What is Bill Ackman known for?
- Founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management
- American hedge fund manager
- Activist investor
- Supporter of Israel
- Critic of pro-Palestinian university protests
What Bill Ackman has said
“I said I wasn’t going to weigh in on who should be prime minister of Israel as that is a decision for Israeli citizens. I did, however, want to share one point of view from the perspective of someone who has an understanding of how Israel perceived in America. Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have caused Israel enormous reputational damage with their statements and actions which are presented in the global med…”
On X, October 25, 2026Bill Ackman Calls for Israeli Government Without Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
“Premise: Incentives drive all human behavior. The corollary: How to destroy a country: A vast social security and support system that serves as a magnet for those who would rather not work. An open immigration policy that does not screen immigrants to determine their ability and willingness to provide for themselves and their families. An open immigration policy that does not screen for political and/or religious…”
On X, October 18, 2026Bill Ackman Warns of Rising Sovereign Interest Rates
Latest Bill Ackman news
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Ackman Renews Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Exit Push; Conservatorship End Could Unlock Trapped Capital
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Macro & Rates
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Frequently asked
- Who is Bill Ackman?
- Bill Ackman is an American hedge fund manager. He is the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management and is known as an activist investor.
- What is Bill Ackman known for?
- Bill Ackman is known for being an activist investor and the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management. He is also known for his support of Israel and criticism of pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses, as well as endorsing Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential election.
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