Carl Icahn is one of the most noted activist investors of the last 50 years. read more. :
About Carl Icahn: Carl Icahn runs the Icahn Enterprises (NASDAQ: IEP) conglomerate, which is a holding company owning assets in the railway, casino, auto parts and mining industries. Icahn is the 39th richest person in the world with a net worth of $14.6 billion, according to Forbes. Icahn’s investment strategy has produced strong returns for him and his holding company using several key strategies. Investment Strategy: Icahn is an activist investor who accumulates large positions in companies he believes are undervalued.