Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio
Born
Raymond Thomas Dallolio

(1949-08-08) August 8, 1949
New York City, U.S.
EducationLong Island University, Post (BS)
Harvard University (MBA)
Occupations
  • Hedge fund manager
  • Investor
  • Author
Known forFounder of Bridgewater Associates, "All Weather" portfolio
Political party
Independent
SpouseBarbara Dalio
Children4 sons, including Paul
Websitewww.raydalio.com

Raymond Thomas Dalio (born August 8, 1949) is an American billionaire investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge funds.

Dalio is the author of the 2017 book, Principles: Life & Work, about corporate management and investment philosophy and The Changing World Order on why nations succeed and fail. As of June 2026, he has a net worth of $21.5 billion, which ranks 126th on the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.