BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES

'Bridgewater Associates' is a global investment manager that manages approximately $160 billion in assets. Approximately $32 billion is invested in the firm's hedge fund strategy, Pure Alpha, making it one of the largest hedge funds in the world. Bridgewater manages portfolios for more than 300 clients from the United States and 19 other countries. These clients are mainly pension funds, endowments, foundations, foreign governments, and central banks. Bridgewater is located in Westport, Connecticut and has approximately 500 employees.

Contents

Strategies

Asset Classes Managed

Philosophy

External links and Sources

Strategies

★ Pure Alpha Strategy (optimal active management overlay / hedge fund strategy)

★ All Weather Strategy (optimal passive asset allocation)

Asset Classes Managed

★ currencies

★ nominal bonds

★ inflation-linked bonds

★ equities

★ commodities

Philosophy

Ray Dalio, the founder, President, and Chief Investment Officer of Bridgewater Associates, has established the company's philosophy as the uncompromising pursuit of excellence. Accordingly, the company is a meritocracy where the best ideas are acted upon, regardless of their source. Hierarchy is minimal, and it only exists to provide structure (rather than subordination). Responsibilities and compensation depend on people's achievement rather than their seniority. All employees are not merely encouraged to express their opinions—they are required to.

External links and Sources

★ Company website