The Wealthiest Women of All Time: American Icons

Nancy Zimmerman – Net worth: $730 million

With a net worth of $730 million, Nancy Zimmerman is officially the wealthiest female hedge fund manager in the United States.

Nancy Zimmerman - Net worth: $730 million

Zimmerman cofounded Bracebridge Capital in 1994 with just $50 million of investor money; today, the fund manages more than $12 billion.