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It is Usmanov's technology- related bets that have set him apart from his country's rivals, and 2012 looks set to be a particularly lucrative year.

Tiburon boss Peter Bortel told Reuters that his fund is off about 16% for the year but that PPE- related bets have helped mitigate those losses.

Usmanov's technology- related bets have set him apart from his country's rivals and helped give him an estimated worth of $18.1 billion according to Forbes.