Ray Dalio is one of today's most prominent investors and founder of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates. This company manages approximately $150 billion and Dalio is known for his macroeconomic approach to investing. In this article, we will therefore look at how Ray Dalio invests, what companies he seeks out and the principles behind his strategy.

Who is Ray Dalio?

Ray Dalio founded Bridgewater Associates in 1975 and led the firm as Chief Investment Officer until 2022. Between 1975 and 2022, he brought in approximately $52 billion in profits for investors. Although he has stepped down from active leadership of the company, he still remains a board member and mentor to his successors.

Born in 1949 in Queens, New York, his path to investment success was built on his curiosity and determination to understand the market. In his youth, he worked as a caddie (club carrier) on a golf course where he listened to conversations about investing. His first investment was the…