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The Fund

Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates and The Unraveling of a Wall Street Legend

Rob Copeland author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:8th Aug '24

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This book offers an in-depth look at Ray Dalio's influential hedge fund, The Fund, revealing secrets of its success and the enigmatic founder.

In The Fund, Rob Copeland unveils the intriguing and often secretive world of Bridgewater Associates, the hedge fund founded by billionaire Ray Dalio. Through extensive interviews with former employees and industry insiders, the book provides a comprehensive look at the inner workings of one of the most successful hedge funds in history. It explores Dalio's unique leadership style, the corporate culture at Bridgewater, and the myriad of personalities that have contributed to its success over the decades.

The narrative traces more than fifty years of Dalio's journey, highlighting pivotal moments that shaped both his career and the hedge fund's trajectory. From high-profile connections, such as former FBI director Jim Comey, to the ambitious individuals who sought to make their mark within the firm, The Fund paints a vivid picture of a world defined by ambition, wealth, and power. Readers gain insight into the challenges and triumphs faced by those who work at Bridgewater, as well as the impact of Dalio's principles on the firm's operations.

As Dalio steps down from the company he built, the future of Bridgewater remains uncertain. Will his established principles continue to guide the firm, or will a new era emerge? The Fund not only chronicles the past and present of Dalio and Bridgewater but also raises questions about their future, making it a must-read for anyone interested in finance and leadership.

The most explosive, mind-blowing business book I've ever read - and the most fun, too -- Bradley Hope, bestselling author of Billion Dollar Whale
At last, the era of the billionaire philosopher-king has a defining book. The Fund is a taut, nonfiction thriller -- Bryan Burrough, bestselling author of Barbarians at the Gate
A classic American story about the most famous man on Wall Street - or the person he seems to be. The Fund manages to both shock and entertain at the same time -- Philipp Meyer, bestselling author of American Rust and The Son
Jaw-dropping . . . well-told, well-structured and exquisitely reported -- Financial Times book review
A terrific dagger of a book, packed with cringey detail, just long enough to efficiently disembowel its subject. For anyone who has had an awful boss, The Fund is the perfect rage-read -- Mark Gimein, reviewing for the New York Times
The best thing I read in 2023 -- Robin Wigglesworth, bestselling author of Trillions * Financial Times *
Eye-opening . . . [teaches us] to be more sceptical about investment and management gurus * MoneyWeek *
Explosive . . . rivetingly chronicles a traumatic social experiment in which hundreds of America’s sharpest Ivy League finance alums unwittingly became ensnared -- Ben Naparstek, reviewing forThe Australian

ISBN: 9781529075601

Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 22mm

Weight: 244g

352 pages