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Clients Alumni Research & Insights Culture People Working at Bridgewater Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Our Founder NEWSLETTER Follow Us youtube linkedin © 2024 Bridgewater Associates, LP. All rights reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Policy California Privacy SFDR Disclosures Cookies Menu Research & Insights Culture People Working at Bridgewater Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Our Founder NEWSLETTER Clients Alumni In the News Bridgewater’s Bob Prince Says Fed Rate-Cutting Hopes Are ‘Off Track’ With inflation stalled above target and growth remaining strong, co-CIO Bob Prince tells the Financial Times that the Fed is off track” from cutting rates—the question is how far. Research & Insights Co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour on Making Sense of Market Anomalies Today In an appearance at the 2024 Sohn Investment Conference, co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour shares her perspective on key cause-effect relationships, including what will drive stock/bond correlations going forward, why gold and the dollar have rallied together, and more. Research & Insights Current Challenges Investors Face MP3 policies were very successful in stimulating a rapid recovery from the pandemic. But this stimulation was applied for too long, resulting in persistent inflation and the need for central banks to slow the economy through aggressive tightening. Explore our research on the current challenges this new environment presents for investors. Culture Our Pioneering Workplace Culture Bridgewater’s competitive edge is our pioneering workplace culture. We believe meaningful work and meaningful relationships emerge when you assemble high-performing teams and push them to engage in rigorous and thoughtful inquiry. Working at Bridgewater Bridgewater Recognized as a Top Workplace Bridgewater has a strong track record as a top workplace and has been recognized by a variety of organizations as such. With an emphasis on high expectations and continuous growth, we are committed to building a workplace that is meaningful, rewarding, and inclusive. Research & Insights Sustainable Investing Because environmental, social, and governance considerations affect how economies are evolving and how markets are priced, we seek a deep understanding of the ESG issues that are pertinent to our investment approach. We also partner with institutional investors seeking to achieve financial outcomes and have environmental and social impacts within large, liquid, multi-asset portfolios. What We Do Bridgewater Associates is a premier asset management firm, focused on delivering unique insight and partnership for the most sophisticated global institutional investors. + Read More Our investment process is driven by a tireless pursuit to understand how the world’s markets and economies work — using cutting edge technology to validate and execute on timeless and universal investment principles. Founded in 1975, we are a community of independent thinkers who share a commitment for excellence. By fostering a culture of openness, transparency, and inclusion, we strive to unlock the most complex questions in investment strategy, management, and corporate culture. Latest from Bridgewater In the News Karen Karniol-Tambour on Navigating Current Market Conditions May 7, 2024 In an interview with CNBC, co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour discusses current market conditions, whether the Fed will start easing this year, and opportunities this presents for investors. In the News Bridgewater Announces Partnership with Global Citizen in Support of the World Bank April 29, 2024 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. Research & Insights Exploring the Implications of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Demographic Explosion April 25, 2024 Devon Long, Will Barnes, Eka Zhao 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. In the News Bridgewater’s Bob Prince Says Fed Rate-Cutting Hopes Are ‘Off Track’ April 9, 2024 With inflation stalled above target and growth remaining strong, co-CIO Bob Prince tells the Financial Times that the Fed is off track” from cutting rates—the question is how far. Research & Insights Co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour on Making Sense of Market Anomalies Today April 3, 2024 In an appearance at the 2024 Sohn Investment Conference, co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour shares her perspective on key cause-effect relationships, including what will drive stock/bond correlations going forward, why gold and the dollar have rallied together, and more. Working at Bridgewater Bridgewater and Metaculus Team Up on Forecasting Contest April 5, 2024 In partnership with Metaculus, Bridgewater is sponsoring an exciting new competition where participants are invited to showcase their forecasting abilities, explore potential early career opportunities at Bridgewater, and qualify for $25k in prize money. Join the contest now and learn more about our shared mission of using data and research to understand the world around us. People Karen Karniol-Tambour Named to Barron’s 2024 List of Most Influential Women in Finance” March 28, 2024 Co-Chief Investment Officer Karen Karniol-Tambour has been recognized among 100 women at the highest levels of leadership in US Finance. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Metrics Snapshot Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a top priority at Bridgewater. Learn more about the DEI work that is essential to living out our values and succeeding on our mission. People Sian Beilock Recognized Among 40 Women Making a Difference in the World of Academe” February 29, 2024 Dr. Sian Leah Beilock, President of Dartmouth College and an independent director on Bridgewater’s Operating Board of Directors, has been recognized by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education as one of the 40 Women Making a Difference in the World of Academe.” Dr. Beilock is the first woman to serve as President of Dartmouth College and is an expert in the dynamics that enable more women to pursue and succeed in STEM fields. Research & Insights Where Can Investors Find Geographic Diversification Today? February 23, 2024 Karen Karniol-Tambour, Alexa Rozario Maximizing the benefits of geographic diversification can be highly beneficial for portfolios. But doing so can be difficult because many economies are closely linked to US conditions, making their markets highly correlated to US assets investors already own. Co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour explores some of the markets she sees as the most diversifying. Research & Insights Bridgewater Alum Paul Podolsky on What Russia Tells Us About the Future of the Global Order—and What It Means for Investors February 22, 2024 Paul Podolsky, Jim Haskel 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. Research & Insights How Fast Can the Fed Ease? The Private Sector Response to Easier Conditions Will Be a Key Factor February 12, 2024 Karen Karniol-Tambour, Larry Cofsky, Yusuf Jailani Co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour explains that in a tight economy with high levels of fiscal spending and strong balance sheets, there is limited room for a pickup in private sector borrowing without reigniting inflationary pressures. Research & Insights Co-CIO Greg Jensen on the Vulnerabilities Ahead January 16, 2024 Co-CIO...