Behind Bridgewater’s Surge

A series of management and other changes have driven the hedge fund giant’s flagship fund to its best year in 15 years.

Stephen Taub January 8, 2026

Bridgewater Associates just posted the biggest gain in its flagship strategy since 2010 and one of the best results in its 50-year history.Pure Alpha 18 Percent gained 34 percent in 2025, according to someone who has seen the results. It has compounded at 11 percent

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