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Bridgewater Associates' flagship Pure Alpha hedge fund surged 33% in 2025, marking its highest profit in 50 years, driven by strong U.S. stock market gains and strategic investments in AI-driven funds, outperforming major indices and reflecting successful diversification and leadership transition.
Ray Dalio's Pure Alpha fund at Bridgewater Associates reportedly took a bearish stance on U.S. equities in late July, just as the S&P 500 index reached its recent high. The fund's analysis showed bearish positioning in 15 out of 28 assets, including U.S. stocks and Treasuries. Since then, the S&P 500 has dropped 3.8%, leading to retreats in investment vehicles like SPY, IVV, and VOO. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields have climbed, with the 2-Year and 10-Year yields reaching highs not seen since October 2022.