Biography
Ray Dalio is among the world's most closely watched billionaires from UNITED STATES, with an estimated fortune of $15.4B. The bulk of Ray Dalio's wealth comes from Hedge funds, closely tied to Hedge funds. Ray Dalio, born August 8, 1949, is a highly successful American billionaire, hedge fund manager, author, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder of Bridgewater Associates, which he established in 1975, growing it into one of the world's largest and most profitable hedge funds. Dalio's career began with early investments at age 12, later earning an MBA from Harvard Business School. His wealth source is primarily from hedge funds, and his innovative investment strategies, including the 'All Weather' portfolio and risk parity, have significantly influenced the finance industry. Dalio is also the author of the best-selling book 'Principles: Life & Work'. As of March 2026, his net worth is estimated to be $20 billion, ranking him among the wealthiest individuals globally. Key career milestones include Founded Bridgewater Associates (1975); Profited from Stock Market Crash (1987); Launched Pure Alpha (1991); Launched All Weather Fund (1996). This profile documents verified holdings, career milestones, and multi-year net worth history drawn from Forbes rankings, company filings where available, and our editorial methodology. Readers use it to understand how public markets, private company stakes, and major business bets shape one of the largest personal fortunes on record. Wealth estimates move with stock prices, funding rounds, and disclosed transactions—figures on this page are research estimates, not cash balances. We publish year-by-year net worth history when verified data exists, link to primary sources, and update profiles when Forbes Real-Time Billionaires or major filings change the picture materially. For investors and researchers, the most useful reading pairs the headline number with ownership structure, geography, sector exposure, and the multi-year history chart on this page—especially during volatile markets when single-day moves can shift rankings without any operational change at the underlying companies.