JOURNAL ARTICLE

Bridgewater Soars 26% to Lead Pack of Biggest Hedge Funds.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Burton, Katherine; Kumar, Nishant 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the significant performance of Bridgewater Associates' flagship macro fund, which increased by 26.4% in the first nine months of the year, marking its best gain since 2010. This surge is attributed to market volatility driven by tariff-related uncertainties and President Donald Trump's trade policies, alongside strong overall gains in hedge funds due to rising U.S. stock prices. The firm, which has undergone leadership changes and asset reductions under new CEO Nir Bar Dea, is adapting its investment strategies, including the introduction of a new deputy chief investment officer, Ben Melkman, who brings a different trading style. Despite these changes, Bridgewater's assets have decreased from nearly $140 billion to $92 billion within the year. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188432405
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