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At the 2026 Fiduciary Investors Symposium at Harvard, Co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour explains how modern mercantilism and AI are reshaping the investment landscape—and what institutional portfolios need to do differently. See important disclosures and other information.
Bridgewater CEO Nir Bar Dea on why the convergence of modern mercantilism and AI echoes some of history's most consequential turning points, what the next 50 years could look like, and how Bridgewater is navigating a world changing this fast. With Yonit Levi on the Unholy podcast.
Nina Lozinski, Co-Head of AI & ML Investment Strategy at Bridgewater, was selected for the Aspen Institute's inaugural Technology Leaders Initiative—a fellowship convening leaders shaping the future of technology and its role in society.
In an excerpt from our Q2 CIO call, Karen Karniol-Tambour lays out where we stand today in the new paradigm shaped by modern mercantilism and AI, and describes what investors can do to navigate this environment.
The next phase of AI may look very different from the last—with growing risk of slowing revenue growth, tightening regulation, and a looming capital crunch even as model progress likely continues. In an excerpt from our Q2 AIA Labs call, Co-CIO Greg Jensen breaks down what this next period could look like.
Today Bridgewater announced that CEO David McCormick has stepped down after 12 years at the firm, including nearly five successful years as CEO. In succession, the Operating Board of Directors named two co-CEOs: current Deputy CEO Nir Bar Dea and current Co-Chair of the Operating Board Mark Bertolini.
Nir describes the work required to complete a successful generational transition at Bridgewater and his vision for the firm's future across talent, culture, and business priorities.
Karen joins co-CIOs Bob Prince and Greg Jensen as a full partner in leading Bridgewater’s Investment Committee and holding ultimate responsibility for our investment strategy and outcomes.
Bridgewater co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour joins “Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein” for a wide-ranging discussion on Bridgewater’s current leadership and culture, her career journey, and our outlook on markets and economies.
Read our response to a recent book that paints a distorted and inaccurate picture of our firm and community.
What happens when cognitive tasks can be done at zero marginal costs? Co-CIO Greg Jensen explores some of the potential impacts that advancements of AI/ML technology could have on companies and the economy, including an extreme scenario that could potentially produce “explosive growth.”
Co-CIO Greg Jensen and Bridgewater’s Chief Scientist of AIA Labs and Head of Machine Learning, Jasjeet Sekhon, are named among the top "AI experts to know at some of Wall Street’s biggest hedge funds” by Business Insider. They are recognized for their distinct contributions in AI at Bridgewater and in recognition of their leading efforts for Wall Street’s AI ambitions.
Bridgewater alum, author, and investor Paul Podolsky shares how he’s assessing Russia and its threat to the global order following the death of Alexei Navalny, what it takes for economies to succeed in the modern world, and the implications for investors.
As most major economies are seeing their working age populations stagnate or shrink, sub-Saharan Africa’s is growing rapidly and projected to be larger than China’s in about a decade. If the region can also increase its productivity growth, it will begin to emerge out of poverty and gradually become relevant to global investors.
Bridgewater announces a new strategic partnership with Global Citizen that will support the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) fund replenishment—IDA21. By combining Bridgewater’s research with Global Citizen’s advocacy, this partnership will encourage IDA donor nations to make financial commitments ahead of an economic summit in Côte d’Ivoire from October 9-10.
At the Milken Institute’s 2024 Global Conference, co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour shares her thoughts on the macro outlook, touching on where to find geographic diversification, how we’re approaching geopolitical risk, the impact of AI on inflation, and more.
While AI investment isn’t yet a major driver of economic growth, co-CIO Greg Jensen says it looks poised to rise rapidly from here—with the potential to shape the business cycle well before AI is in widespread productive use.
Throughout history, certain companies have dominated the equity market, but co-CIO Bob Prince explores how the process of creative destruction makes staying on top for long periods of time very difficult.
The demographic boom in the working-age population in sub-Saharan Africa is one of the long-term forces that can shape the world in the coming decades. In this research, we explore this dynamic in depth, its implications for the region’s role in the global economy, and how decisions made by policy makers, investors, and the private sector can forge alternative paths.
Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank, sits down with Bridgewater CEO Nir Bar Dea to discuss Africa’s economic trajectory and how it creates challenges and opportunities for global investors.
Bridgewater hosted the Atlantic Council’s inaugural Millennium Leadership Summit at its headquarters, bringing together leaders across government, business, and civil society to discuss key trends impacting economies and markets around the world.
Co-CIO Greg Jensen explains that the greatest bubbles require a transformational technology and a ripe macro and monetary backdrop. We now have both—so he believes the AI bubble is ahead of us, not behind us.
Some of the largest drivers of US equity outperformance cannot be counted upon going forward. A lot depends on the ability of US tech to deliver and AI to unleash productivity across sectors.
In a moderated conversation, Rohit and Bob discuss how they each approach portfolio resilience at their respective organizations and the potential opportunities they see in markets today.
Blake Cecil has been named to Business Insider’s 2024 Rising Stars of Wall Street list, recognized among leaders of tomorrow making notable contributions and accomplishments in the asset management industry.
From October 9-10, 2024, Bridgewater Associates co-hosted the Economic Development Assembly in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, in support of the World Bank’s 21st IDA replenishment, alongside partners Global Citizen and Harith General Partners.
Where is AI today, and where is it going in the near future? In this video presentation, Bridgewater’s AIA Labs Chief Scientist Jas Sekhon provides a framework that can help answer those questions and resolve a key paradox that currently exists in the AI landscape.
Tracey and Jennifer were recognized in Hedge Fund Journal’s 12th annual report, showing the strength of gender diversity in the industry and at Bridgewater.
The Financial Times recognized Bridgewater’s legal team as one of the Most Innovative In-House Legal Teams in North America for their close support in launching AIA Labs, advancing the firm’s use of AI and machine learning to drive innovation in the investment process.
With central banks on the verge of achieving their goals—supporting stability, profits, and asset prices—global political shifts risk upsetting the balance. Our CIOs describe these dynamics and what they mean for investors.
Co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour gave an interview on Bloomberg while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. During her conversation, Karen discussed the firm's global approach to investing, and how the changing global environment impacts investors. See important disclosures and other information here.
Co-CIO Bob Prince discusses the gradual drift of economic conditions toward equilibrium and whether this process has room to run.
Energy expert Daniel Yergin sits down with Bridgewater senior portfolio strategist Atul Lele to discuss supply and demand dynamics across energy markets and their implications for investors.
Nir joins the “Board of Changemakers” panel at FII Priority in Miami to discuss ongoing geopolitical fragmentation, the changing macroeconomic landscape, and how Bridgewater has aligned itself to help investors navigate this challenging environment.
Daily Observations editor Jim Haskel sits down with head of contra-currencies Hudson Attar and portfolio strategist Alex Smith to discuss the recent gold rally and the type of diversification gold can provide.
CEO Nir Bar Dea joins Sonali Basak at Bloomberg Invest in New York to discuss the major forces shaping today’s macroeconomic landscape, how Bridgewater is positioned to help clients adapt, the ongoing technological revolution of AI, and the important roles that meritocracy and talent play in a rapidly evolving world.
For the sixth consecutive year, Barron’s has recognized Karen for her expertise, influence, and leadership in the financial services industry.
In this edited version of our Q1 CIO call, Co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour describes how we are processing today’s radically different economic and market environment.
Forecasting the Future: A Modern Economics Challenge—invites you to dive into the evolving global economy and predict how the next era of Modern Mercantilism will transform trade, policy, and power on the global stage. In partnership by Bridgewater and Global Citizen, the challenge offers the winners receive an employment or internship opportunity at Bridgewater (pending successful completion of its interview requirements) and the top 5 predictions will receive $25,000.
Steve Secundo has been named to Institutional Investor’s 2025 Hedge Fund Rising Stars list, which recognizes trailblazers in the hedge fund industry for their notable contributions to the field.
Co-CIO Greg Jensen shares his thoughts on how modern mercantilism—including trade policy, geopolitical risk, and capital flows—is progressing, our outlook for the US economy, building resilient portfolios in this environment, and more.
Chief Legal Advisor Rick Sharma and Senior Director, Culture and Internal Communications Irma Valverde have been recognized on the 2025 Empower Executive and Rising Stars Role Model Lists for their industry leadership and efforts to foster workplace inclusion.
Bridgewater opened its idea meritocracy to the world through the Forecasting the Future Challenge, drawing over 1,000 submissions from 120+ countries—and celebrated the winners live in Central Park at the Global Citizen Festival.
The resting heart rate of inflation looks higher than it did pre-pandemic, with 2% more a floor than a ceiling. Investors face structurally higher inflation risks, and most portfolios remain poorly equipped to manage them.
Today, investors are mostly making use of one type of building block: the US equity market, and the handful of companies that dominate it. As strong a building block as this is, we see a wealth of opportunity in other economies and asset classes that investors—especially individuals—have hardly begun to tap.
Nikunj Jain, Head of Asia Research, recognized by Business Insider as a 2025 Wall Street Rising Star for redefining the future of investing.
With gold up around 50% year-to-date and recently rising above $4,000 an ounce for the first time, investors are asking what’s driving the move. In this recent conversation, Bridgewater senior investors unpack the dynamics behind the rally and some of the questions it raises, including whether the rally is sustainable.
As modern mercantilism accelerates and the AI revolution unfolds, the forces shaping today’s markets are testing the economic balance. In this excerpt from our Q3 call, Co-CIO Bob Prince shares his perspective on what this means for investors navigating a world moving away from equilibrium.
Throughout our history, the Daily Observations—or what we call “the wire”—has been our way of giving our clients and policymakers a real-time view into how we’re processing the world. In celebration of Bridgewater’s 50th year, we’re sharing a selection of BDOs that highlight the people, ideas, and process behind that pursuit.
As countries grapple with the US’s more mercantilist trade policy, Canada offers a window into how different economies may respond to these pressures.