Edward C. Johnson II
Fidelity Investments
1946–1972
1946–1972
Fidelity Investments
1946–1972
1946–1972
Johnson took over management of the Fidelity Fund in 1946 and built a new company, Fidelity Management and Research. Johnson believed that funds should invest in common stocks that were traded heavily. With this mutual fund philosophy as his foundation, he created a $3.5 billion financial enterprise.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1898–1984
- Birthplace: Massachusetts
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Small Business
Education / Military
- Graduate:
- Undergraduate: Harvard University