Joe Lewis
Partnered with Soros to Break the Bank of England
Joe Lewis
Forex & Macro
Key Stats
Net Worth
$6+ Billion
Origin
British
Lifespan
Born 1937 (89 years old)
Biography
Joe Lewis is a British businessman and currency trader who partnered with George Soros in the famous 1992 trade that broke the Bank of England. He built his fortune through currency trading and has since diversified into numerous businesses.
Black Wednesday
In 1992, Lewis worked alongside George Soros to short the British pound. When the UK was forced to withdraw from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, Lewis reportedly made over $1 billion in profits.
Business Empire
Lewis has used his trading profits to build a diverse business empire including the Tavistock Group, which owns hotels, restaurants, and sports teams including Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
Private Trader
Unlike many famous traders, Lewis maintains an extremely low profile. He conducts most of his trading from his yacht and rarely gives interviews.
Trading Philosophy
"Stay patient, stay private, and strike when the opportunity is overwhelming."
Famous Trades
British Pound
Partnered with George Soros to short the British pound on Black Wednesday.
Massive Profit
+$1 Billion
Legendary Quotes
"Stay patient, stay private, and strike when the opportunity is overwhelming."
"The best trades are the ones where the risk-reward is so obvious that you have to act."