John Paulson Stock Picks, Tracked & Graded
9 picks over 4.5 years. +77.5% vs the S&P's +22.6%.
The Verdict
John Paulson has returned +77.5% vs S&P +22.6% over matched windows (67% win rate across 9 picks).
The Report Card
Every pick at a glance. Green = beat S&P. Red = didn't.
John Paulson's Stock Recommendations, Graded
John Paulson's Best and Worst Stock Picks
Best: PPTA (+260.6%) · Worst: TMQ (-37.1%).
John Paulson's Full Track Record
| Action | Ticker | Date | Headline | Return | vs S&P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUY | BHC | BHC: Bausch Health Companies Inc. — BUY Nov 2025Significant Increase in Bausch Health Companies Inc. | -10.3% | -16.6% | |
| BUY | TMQ | TMQ: Trilogy Metals — BUY Oct 2025Paulson Scores Windfall Thanks To Government’s Investment In Trilogy Metals | -37.1% | -43.8% | |
| BUY | GOOGL | GOOGL: Alphabet — BUY Aug 2025new stake in Alphabet | +69.7% | +59.0% | |
| BUY | NG | NG: NovaGold — BUY Apr 2025John Paulson, Novagold | +98.4% | +63.0% | |
| SELL | NG | NG: NovaGold — SELL Apr 2025John Paulson, NovaGold for up to $1.1 billion | ✗ Incorrect | -78.2% | |
| BUY | NG | NG: NovaGold — BUY Feb 2024Bolsters Stake in Novagold Resources Inc | +83.5% | +78.0% | |
| BUY | PPTA | PPTA: Perpetua Resources — BUY May 2021Buys Perpetua Resources | +260.6% | +189.9% |
FAQ
Is John Paulson good at picking stocks?
John Paulson has 9 scored picks with 67% win rate and +54.9% vs S&P.
What stocks does John Paulson recommend?
NG, PPTA, GOOGL, TMQ, BHC.
What date range does this track record cover?
May 25, 2021 to Nov 14, 2025.
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