Bob Prince
Co-Chief Investment Officer
Bob Prince is Co-Chief Investment Officer for Bridgewater Associates and is a Director on Bridgewater’s Operating Board of Directors.
As Co-Chief Investment Officer, Bob is responsible for managing the company's investment process. Since joining Bridgewater in 1986, he has been a partner in developing all aspects of Bridgewater’s investment process and products. In the five years prior to joining Bridgewater, Bob was responsible for asset/liability management, investment portfolio management, and the Treasury function for First National Bank of Tulsa, where he worked with Bridgewater in the development of associated strategies. Bob graduated from the University of Tulsa with an MBA and a degree in Finance.
More from Bob Prince
October 31, 2025
Throughout our history, the Daily Observations—or what we call “the wire”—has been our way of giving our clients and policymakers a real-time view into how we’re processing the world. In celebration of Bridgewater’s 50th year, we’re sharing a selection of BDOs that highlight the people, ideas, and process behind that pursuit.
October 14, 2025
As modern mercantilism accelerates and the AI revolution unfolds, the forces shaping today’s markets are testing the economic balance. In this excerpt from our Q3 call, Co-CIO Bob Prince shares his perspective on what this means for investors navigating a world moving away from equilibrium.
January 6, 2025
With central banks on the verge of achieving their goals—supporting stability, profits, and asset prices—global political shifts risk upsetting the balance. Our CIOs describe these dynamics and what they mean for investors.
September 25, 2024
In a moderated conversation, Rohit and Bob discuss how they each approach portfolio resilience at their respective organizations and the potential opportunities they see in markets today.
June 18, 2024
Throughout history, certain companies have dominated the equity market, but co-CIO Bob Prince explores how the process of creative destruction makes staying on top for long periods of time very difficult.
April 9, 2024
With inflation stalled above target and growth remaining strong, co-CIO Bob Prince tells the Financial Times that the Fed is “off track” from cutting rates—the question is how far.
With 30 years of experience assessing markets with Bridgewater, Bob Prince believes the way to add value is by being an independent thinker. In a Q&A with Business Insider, he explains how candor, transparency, and an idea meritocracy have built a culture where independent thinkers generate excellence.
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