Bridgewater Associates

Bridgewater Associates is an investment management firm headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, employing around 1,200 individuals. The company specializes in analyzing the global economy and financial markets to create investment strategies and portfolios tailored for a diverse range of institutional clients. These clients include foreign governments, central banks, corporate and public pension funds, university endowments, charitable foundations, and supranational agencies. Bridgewater's approach emphasizes strategic partnerships, allowing it to effectively address the financial needs and objectives of its clients while managing approximately $120 billion in global investments.