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Bridgewater CEO Nir Bar Dea on why the convergence of modern mercantilism and AI echoes some of history's most consequential turning points, what the next 50 years could look like, and how Bridgewater is navigating a world changing this fast. With Yonit Levi on the Unholy podcast.

At the 2026 Fiduciary Investors Symposium at Harvard, Co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour explains how modern mercantilism and AI are reshaping the investment landscape—and what institutional portfolios need to do differently. See important disclosures and other information.

More than 7,000 people from 93 countries participated. The University of Florida ranked first—and five of their students shared how they did it.

Head of Portfolio Strategists Atul Lele discussed how a broader set of inflation dynamics is shaping portfolio risks and how investors can navigate today’s environment at the 2026 Fiduciary Investor Symposium in Singapore. See important disclosures and other information.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, CEO Nir Bar Dea explains how geopolitics and technology are reshaping the global economy. He describes a once-in-a-century shift toward what Bridgewater calls modern mercantilism, occurring alongside an accelerating technological arms race, and why China and broader Asia play an important diversifying role in portfolios.

Co-CIO Greg Jensen joins Institutional Investor’s Stephen Taub to discuss how leadership, organizational, and technological changes over the past five years have reshaped Bridgewater as it looks ahead to a more complex global landscape.

Co-CIO Greg Jensen joins Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, to unpack the geo-political and economic impact of modern mercantilism, the global AI race, and how Bridgewater is building for the future.

For decades, America has consumed much more than it produces, financing persistent trade deficits with debt that foreign investors are happy to buy. President Trump is unwilling to accept this state of affairs. In a guest essay for the New York Times, co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour describes what this shift means for Europe’s economic and security paradigm, the changes that are needed, and the barriers to reform.

CEO Nir Bar Dea joins Sonali Basak at Bloomberg Invest in New York to discuss the major forces shaping today’s macroeconomic landscape, how Bridgewater is positioned to help clients adapt, the ongoing technological revolution of AI, and the important roles that meritocracy and talent play in a rapidly evolving world.

Nir joins the “Board of Changemakers” panel at FII Priority in Miami to discuss ongoing geopolitical fragmentation, the changing macroeconomic landscape, and how Bridgewater has aligned itself to help investors navigate this challenging environment.

In a Fast Company piece, Deputy CIO Blake Cecil explores the meritocratic future of talent recruitment, and how Bridgewater’s approach has evolved to include innovative new methods—such as our global forecasting contest with Metaculus—for discovering exceptional talent.

The Financial Times recognized Bridgewater’s legal team as one of the Most Innovative In-House Legal Teams in North America for their close support in launching AIA Labs, advancing the firm’s use of AI and machine learning to drive innovation in the investment process.

Blake Cecil has been named to Business Insider’s 2024 Rising Stars of Wall Street list, recognized among leaders of tomorrow making notable contributions and accomplishments in the asset management industry.

A Bloomberg article written by Sonali Basak describes Bridgewater’s history using AI & ML in our investment process, its application today, and our team of investors, scientists, and partners leading this work.

Co-Chief Investment Officer Karen Karniol-Tambour has been recognized among 100 women at the highest levels of leadership in US Finance.

Co-CIO Greg Jensen and Bridgewater’s Chief Scientist of AIA Labs and Head of Machine Learning, Jasjeet Sekhon, are named among the top "AI experts to know at some of Wall Street’s biggest hedge funds” by Business Insider. They are recognized for their distinct contributions in AI at Bridgewater and in recognition of their leading efforts for Wall Street’s AI ambitions.

Bridgewater’s Head of AI & Machine Learning Investment Strategy is recognized alongside other rising stars in the industry.

Greg joined Bridgewater in 1996 and has long invested in the firm’s AI/ML capabilities. He joins Insider’s AI 100 list alongside Bridgewater alumnus Dave Ferrucci and others who will likely impact the future of artificial intelligence and how it may shape our lives.

Nir describes the work required to complete a successful generational transition at Bridgewater and his vision for the firm's future across talent, culture, and business priorities.