Bill Ackman Predicts Pandemic Economic Impact and Earns $2.5 Billion in 10 Days

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman made $2.5 billion in 10 days by purchasing credit default swaps ahead of the pandemic's economic impact. His strategy involved insuring against corporate bond defaults, which proved highly profitable as markets crashed. Ackman's move highlights the significant market volatility during the early stages of the pandemic.

By Brian Baker Wed, April 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Bill Ackman Predicts Pandemic Economic Impact and Earns $2.5 Billion in 10 Days

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Topics: Bill Ackman Credit Default Swaps Investment Strategy Market Volatility Pandemic Impact

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