Quick Info
| Profession | Billionaire, Hedge Fund Founder, Author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/08/1949 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | New York City |
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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 | $20 billion (as of February 2026) |
| Bloomberg Billionaire Index Rank | 128th |
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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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 |
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 |