Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Brunei Wealth Fund Buys Stake in Bridgewater Associates
Brunei, a country with a lot of money, decided to change how it invests in Bridgewater Associates, a big company that invests money for others.
Instead of putting money in one of Bridgewater's investment plans, Brunei bought a big piece of the company itself.
This is because owning part of the company has made more money than some of the specific investment plans.
Bridgewater has been selling parts of itself to big investors for a while.
The founder of Bridgewater, Ray Dalio, has also completely left the company after 50 years.
Brunei's sovereign wealth fund shifted investments in Bridgewater Associates.
The fund purchased almost a 20% stake in Bridgewater's holding company.
Bridgewater manages $92 billion, and has been selling stakes for over a decade.
Long-term investment in Bridgewater has been more lucrative than in some funds.
Ray Dalio completed his exit from the company, selling his shares and resigning.
- Who
- Brunei Investment Agency and Bridgewater Associates.
- What
- Brunei Investment Agency bought nearly a 20% stake in Bridgewater Associates.
- When
- The investment took place recently.
- Where
- Westport, Connecticut (Bridgewater's location).
- Why
- A long-term investment in the company can be more lucrative than betting on some of its products.
Bridgewater Associates' Performance
Bridgewater Associates' Strategy
Fund Performance
Bridgewater Associates' Performance
Some funds have uneven returns.
Bridgewater Associates' Strategy
Bridgewater's Pure Alpha II fund has improved its performance in the past few years.
- Company
- Bridgewater Associates
- Fund Managed
- $92 billion (as of Dec. 31)
- Brunei's Investment
- Purchased ~20% stake in holding company
- Founder's Exit
- Ray Dalio completed his exit
- Location
- Westport, Connecticut