Quick Info
| Profession | Billionaire, Hedge Fund Founder, Author |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/08/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | New York City |
Latest News about Ray Dalio
20/11/2025
Dalio said that markets were in a bubble, but he cautioned investors not to rush into selling simply because of the artificial intelligence boom. He argued that bubbles can persist and may require a catalyst before they burst, even as he remained concerned about elevated valuations.
17/09/2025
Ray Dalio took over as the de-facto chief investment officer of his family office after the departure of a former Wall Street executive who had been running the role. The move marked another step in his transition away from Bridgewater Associates as he continued managing investments through his own family office.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Raymond Thomas Dalio |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/raydalio | |
| https://twitter.com/raydalio | |
| https://www.instagram.com/raydalio |
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 |