Bridgewater

How Ray Dalio Grew Bridgewater into the World's Largest Hedge Fund

March 9th, 2025

Founded By
Ray Dalio
Founders
1
Monthly Traffic
181K
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
1975
Customer
B2B

Who is Ray Dalio?

Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, was born in New York City in 1949 and started investing at age 12. He attended C.W. Post College for his undergraduate studies and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School before launching Bridgewater from a two-bedroom apartment.

What problem does Bridgewater solve?

Bridgewater helps big institutions manage their money by using a unique strategy that balances risk and returns, making investing less stressful during uncertain times.

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How did Ray come up with the idea for Bridgewater?

Ray Dalio's idea for Bridgewater emerged from his early exposure to financial markets when, as a kid, he caddied for Wall Street investors and made his first stock investment, an experience that ignited his passion for investing. This curiosity drove him to study financial systems intensely. Dalio saw an opportunity to blend his financial understanding with a new approach to managing risks and investments, leading to his innovative methods like risk parity.

Before fully committing to the idea of Bridgewater, Dalio refined his investment philosophy through trial and error, learning from both successes and failures. One significant lesson came from a major misprediction about the economy,...

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