桥水基金，告别达利欧时代

Core Points - Ray Dalio has officially stepped down from Bridgewater Associates, selling his remaining shares to the Brunei sovereign fund and resigning from the board [1][2] - Dalio's departure marks the end of a 50-year career at Bridgewater, which he founded in 1975, transforming it into one of the largest hedge funds globally with assets under management reaching $92.1 billion by the end of 2024 [3][12] - The leadership transition at Bridgewater has been complex, with multiple CEOs and a long-term succession plan initiated by Dalio over a decade ago [6][8] Company Overview - Bridgewater Associates was founded by Dalio as a small consulting firm for the futures market and has grown to manage significant assets, peaking at nearly double its current size [3] - The current leadership includes co-CIOs Bob Prince and Greg Jensen, and co-CEOs Nir Bar Dea and Mark Bertolini, who are responsible for the investment and business operations respectively [7][8] - The firm has faced challenges in maintaining its identity and performance during this leadership transition, especially as the hedge fund industry undergoes significant changes [10][11] Investment Strategy - Bridgewater has been known for its macroeconomic investment strategies and a culture of transparency, but it is now focusing on modernizing its operations under new leadership [10][11] - The firm has seen a decline in assets under management from $168 billion at the end of 2019 to $92.1 billion by the end of 2024, partly due to limiting the size of its flagship product, Pure Alpha, to enhance performance [12] - Pure Alpha achieved a return of 17% in the first half of 2025, up from 11.3% in 2024, indicating a potential recovery in performance [13] Dalio's Future Focus - Post-retirement, Dalio plans to focus on his family office and explore opportunities in the Middle East, while continuing to engage in macroeconomic discussions and writing [14][15] - Dalio has been a prominent commentator on global economic issues, particularly regarding China, where he has invested significantly and advocated for global portfolio diversification into Chinese assets [16][18]