Thomas Peterffy
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Thomas Peterffy (born September 30, 1944) is a Hungarian-born American billionaire businessman. He is the founder, chairman and the largest shareholder of Interactive Brokers. As of November 2025, his estimated net worth is US$57.3 billion, making him the 27th richest person in the world. Peterffy worked as an architectural draftsman after emigrating to the United States, and later became a computer programmer. In 1977, he purchased a seat on the American Stock Exchange and played a role in developing the first electronic trading platform for securities. Peterffy is a donor to the Republican Party and conservative causes.
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- •Place of birth: Budapest
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: businessperson
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Prediction Markets Will Be the Next Big Thing in Trading, Interactive Brokers Chair Thomas Peterffy Says
Interactive Brokers’ Thomas Peterffy on Prediction Markets, Best Execution and AI
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Interactive Brokers Founder Says Legalizing Insider Trading Would Make Markets More Fair
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Interactive Brokers' Thomas Peterffy talks quarterly results ahead of investors call
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Customer margin loans are at an all-time high, says Interactive Brokers founder Thomas Peterffy
Thomas Peterffy Helped Create Automated Securities Trading. What He Sees Next. - Barron's
Don't Panic, Billionaire Thomas Peterffy Says: Tariffs Present 'Greatest' Buying Opportunity
Interactive Brokers' Thomas Peterffy: Sentiment is less about tariffs, more that stocks were too high
A bitcoin crash is a top threat to the stock market next year, Interactive Brokers chairman says
Interactive Brokers' Thomas Peterffy talks the possibility of betting on U.S. elections
Wall Street Billionaire Thomas Peterffy Discusses His 'Worst Trade' And More: 'It Was A Huge Hit'
Wall Street billionaire Thomas Peterffy reveals his worst trade – and why he's never read investing books
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