The Bridgewater founder, co-CIO, and former co-CEO reveals some of his most important principles and their foundations in an exclusive interview with CIO.

Longest streak of gains in more than 30 years, firm says.

Which opportunities and risks should investors focus on?

Despite lower volume, VC deal values are breaking records.

Investors have high hopes for emerging market growth. Growing consumer and technology trends are central to them.

For corporate DB plans, return-seeking assets are often synonymous with traditional equities. That’s fine if market conditions are just right, but it leaves plans vulnerable in many environments. We think the solution is to diversify return-seeking allocations with assets that may perform well in a variety of conditions.

“Tackled investments in the energy space, public and private then worked to revitalize the real estate exposure of Caregroup. She started her career at the endowment three years ago, quickly progressed to work alongside senior staff and then to lead investments on her own.”