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Paul Tudor Jones (age 71) says the components of a great life are "God, family…
Brief
Paul Tudor Jones, age 71, told Patrick O'Shaughnessy (tweeted 2026-04-28) that a great life centers on "God, family, friends, fun, and service," and that legacy is measured by deeds that uplift others. He highlighted past market calls (1987 crash, shorting Japan in 1990), claims his flagship fund has been negatively correlated with the S&P 500 for 40+ years, advocates long USD/JPY, and prefers Bitcoin to gold as an inflation hedge, all while maintaining an intense daily routine and zest for life.
Why it matters
Paul Tudor Jones (age 71) says the components of a great life are "God, family, friends, fun, and service," defines legacy as deeds that help others "better their station in life," and says his significance will come from family, not from being a trader.
Key details
- PTJ correctly predicted the 1987 crash and shorted Japan's 1990 bubble; he says his flagship fund has been negatively correlated to the S&P 500 for over 40 years and that "100% of his returns are alpha." He calls today's market similar to 2000—"the easiest bear market I've ever seen"—recommends going long USD/JPY, and argues Bitcoin beats gold as an inflation hedge.
- Daily routine and lifestyle: wakes at 2:30 AM to trade the London open, works out two hours per day, walks nightly with his wife, and travels chasing peak spring and fall. The conversation was published by Patrick OShaughnessy (tweeted 2026-04-28) and covers AI risks, Bitcoin, philanthropy (Robin Hood Foundation), and "Principal Components of a Great Life" (timestamp 1:00:00).