It turns out, the profession of trading and investing is not limited to individuals with an economic background. Some renowned Hollywood actors have also proven their success in the world of trading and investment. Despite being busy with their careers as film stars or singers, they have managed to excel as successful traders and investors. Who are they?
Here are 7 Hollywood celebrities who have made achievements in the world of trading and investment.
1. Ashton Kutcher
Apart from being known as a comedy actor, Ashton Kutcher is also serious about investing. His portfolio includes startup businesses such as Airbnb, Spotify, and Uber. He even co-founded a venture capital firm named A-Grade Investments LLC with his partners. The success of his investments is reflected in Forbes magazine's coverage, which mentions that his company has grown investment funds more than 8.5 times its initial capital.
Besides being the vocalist of the band "30 Seconds to Mars" and an actor, Jared Leto also invests in over 50 companies. His investments in small companies like Nest, later acquired by Google, prove his astuteness in investment selection. He is also directly involved in the business strategies of several of his companies.
Michelle Williams, known for the TV series "Dawson's Creek" and successful films like "Brokeback Mountain" and "Shutter Island," comes from an interesting family background. Her father, Larry Williams, is a successful trader who created the Williams %R indicator. Although Michelle didn't pursue a career as a trader, she once won a Futures trading championship at the age of 16 with returns up to 900%. This proves that trading talent can run in the family.
The hip-hop artist known as Nas has also achieved success in investments. Through his company, QueensBridge Venture Partners, Nas has invested in over 40 well-known startup companies. His active approach to managing his investments has yielded profitable results.
The vocalist of the legendary band U2, Bono, is also active in the investment world. He founded a stock company named Elevation Partners, which invests in major technology companies like Facebook and Yelp. Although initially mocked as the worst investor due to some investment failures, his success came when his investment in Facebook yielded significant profits.
Through his company, Downey Ventures LLC, Robert Downey Jr. has invested in various technology and entertainment companies. Although he hasn't produced many major successes yet, his involvement in the investment world is still recognized.
7. Leonardo DiCaprio
Besides being a famous actor, Leonardo DiCaprio is also active as an investor. His investments in technology companies like Mobli have proven his success as an investor. He is also directly involved in some of his companies.
The inspiration from these Hollywood celebrities shows that anyone can succeed in the world of trading and investment, even if they have busy careers in the entertainment industry. Their success also motivates anyone who wants to start their journey in the financial world. So, why not give it a try? If busy celebrities can succeed in trading and investment, why can't we? And if the issue is capital, learning forex trading could be a good first step because this market is very open to beginners with limited capital.
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