Seth M. Birnbaum, CFA
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Seth joined Bridgewater Associates in 2002 and is a senior member of the investment team as well as a Partner at the firm. He is currently responsible for Bridgewater’s fixed income and insurance investment strategies — developing tailored strategies and insights for fixed income investors and insurers globally. Seth has expertise in macroeconomics, portfolio engineering, and markets spanning foreign exchange, interest rates, commodities, and equities. For many years, Seth has partnered with sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, endowments and foundations, insurers, and other financial institutions across the globe to develop tailored investment strategies and portfolio solutions. He was also responsible for Bridgewater’s client research and led the development of Bridgewater’s proprietary Risk Budget Tool. Seth graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College with a BA in Economics, a BA in Philosophy, and a BA in Political Science, with honors. He is a CFA charterholder.
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