CNBC·2025-08-15 07:35Core Insights - Bridgewater Associates has divested from U.S.-listed Chinese stocks in Q2 2023, indicating a significant pullback from the market due to geopolitical tensions and declining investor confidence in China's economic outlook [1][2] - The hedge fund has closed out positions in major Chinese companies such as Baidu, Alibaba, JD.com, PDD Holdings, Nio, Trip.com Group, and Yum China, while also reducing its stake in Apple but increasing holdings in Microsoft and Nvidia [2] - Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater, had previously defended investments in China but has expressed concerns about U.S.-China relations and economic challenges facing China [3] Company Actions - Bridgewater Associates has sold its stakes in several prominent Chinese companies, reflecting a strategic shift in investment focus [2] - The fund's adjustments include a reduction in Apple holdings and an increase in investments in Microsoft and Nvidia, suggesting a reallocation towards more stable or promising sectors [2] Geopolitical Context - The extension of the tariff truce between the U.S. and China for an additional 90 days has implications for trade relations, with current tariffs on Chinese imports at 30% and U.S. exports to China at 10% [4] - The potential increase in tariffs, which could have reached 145% on Chinese goods, highlights the ongoing trade tensions and their impact on investment strategies [4]