Quick Info
| Profession | Billionaire, Hedge Fund Founder, Author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/08/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | New York City |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio warned that stock markets are increasingly vulnerable to rising bond yields as the cushion from strong corporate earnings narrows. He said equities have so far absorbed higher yields, but the balance could shift if earnings weaken or yields keep climbing.
Dalio warned in Singapore that artificial intelligence has become a classic bubble and is approaching a breaking point. He said the combination of rising interest rates and heavy debt financing for AI could trigger the bubble to burst, and separately cautioned that US debt risks may become severe within about three years.
Dalio said the US Treasury market could face pressure if China and Japan reduce their demand for Treasuries. He argued that geopolitical tensions and changing creditor behavior could accelerate stress in the US debt market.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Raymond Thomas Dalio |
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| Description | American billionaire and founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds. Known for his investment philosophy and principles-based management approach. |
| Net Worth | $21.5 billion (as of June 2026) |
| Bloomberg Billionaire Index Rank | 126th |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | C.W. Post College, Degree in Finance |
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| Graduate | Harvard Business School, MBA (1973) |
Personal Life
| Married to Barbara Gabaldoni |
Family
| Father | Jazz musician |
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| Mother | Ann Dallolio |
| Children | Matt Dalio, Paul Dalio, Mark Dalio, Devon Dalio |
Career
| Early Jobs |
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| Wall Street Experience | Short stints with two Wall Street firms before founding Bridgewater |
| Bridgewater Founded | 1975 |
| Founding Location | Two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, New York City |
| Major Career Event | Went broke in 1982, then developed systematic approach to documenting mistakes and building algorithms |
| Company Achievement | Grew Bridgewater into the world’s largest hedge fund (2005), making more money for clients than any other hedge fund; ranked as fifth most important private company in the United States (Fortune magazine) |
| Leadership Positions | Served as CEO, CIO, and Chairman at various times |
| CEO Transition | Stepped down as CEO in 2017, as CIO in summer 2020, as Chairman at end of 2021 |
| Current Role | Focused on mentoring at Bridgewater and beyond |
| Co-CIO Role | Served as co-director of investments until 2022 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started investing at age 12, buying shares of Northeast Airlines for $300 and tripling his investment when the airline merged | |
| 2. Wrote a 100-page essay called 'Principles' to share his management philosophy with employees | |
| 3. Named to Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world | |
| 4. As a caddie at Links Golf Club, interacted with notable figures including the Duke of Windsor and Richard Nixon |
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