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Bridgewater’s audacious mission is to build the deepest possible understanding of how the world’s markets and economies work, and to translate that into world-class research and investment performance. Over our history—a half century of doing it—we have learned that success requires an exceptional investment process. Bridgewater’s success also requires truly exceptional people and an exceptional culture—what we call an idea meritocracy.
More specifically, our investment teams are focused on developing and delivering alpha—the unique insights that enable us to beat markets and generate high and uncorrelated returns. Our approach is rooted in a fundamental understanding of the drivers of economies and markets and the systemization of those ideas. We are looking for individuals who are relentlessly curious, independent-minded, conceptual, and analytical, who come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and who are tenacious collaborators.
For the second year, in partnership with Metaculus, Bridgewater is sponsoring an exciting competition where participants can showcase their forecasting abilities, explore potential early career opportunities at Bridgewater, and qualify for $25,000 in prize money.
Throughout our history, Bridgewater has focused on building the best possible understanding of global economies and markets. These unique insights drive our innovative investment engine, deliver returns for our clients, and inform global economic policy.
Latest from Bridgewater
March 5, 2025
Erin Miles, Bridgewater’s Head of Alpha Engine, shares insights about the firm’s systematic investment approach, the role of technology and AI both at Bridgewater and within the broader industry, and the macroeconomic trends currently shaping markets. She also reflects on her journey to Bridgewater and how continuous evolution has impacted her leadership and growth.
January 28, 2025
In this episode, Karen breaks down Bridgewater’s approach to macro investing, market cycles, and how investors can navigate an increasingly complex global economy. She shares Bridgewater’s investment philosophy and decision-making framework while offering personal insights on leadership and work-life balance.
January 25, 2025
In a Fast Company piece, Deputy CIO Blake Cecil explores the meritocratic future of talent recruitment, and how Bridgewater’s approach has evolved to include innovative new methods—such as our global forecasting contest with Metaculus—for discovering exceptional talent.