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Did Dalio have prior work experience before starting Bridgewater Associates?

  • Yes, at a major firm

  • No, Bridgewater was his first job

  • Yes, at a minor investment house

  • Not public information

Answer

No, Bridgewater was Ray Dalio's first job. He started it at the age of 26 in 1975 with $4,000 of his own money and $100,000 from a group of friends and family. Bridgewater is now one of the largest hedge funds in the world, with over $160 billion in assets under management.
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