Early Life
What was Ray Dalio’s first job at 12 years old?
Caddy (at a gold course)
What large scale economical event did Dalio and Bridgewater Associates predict?
2008 Recession
Fill in the blank: “He who lives by the _ ball will eat shattered glass”
crystal
Where was Ray Dalio born?
Queens, New York
What company was Bridgewater associates’ first large client?
Mcdonalds
Fill in the blank: Dalio’s three main philosophies are understanding the economy, _, and stay humble and objective.
diversify
What is Ray Dalio’s net worth?
15.4 billion
What percentage of the company did Dalio sell to employees in order to keep the company private?
20%
What is Ray Dalio’s Youtube channel name?
“Principles by Ray Dalio”
What was the first stock Ray Dalio bought?
Northeast Airlines
In 1985, which institution’s employee retirement fund became a client of Bridgewater Associates?
World Bank
Fill in the blank: Dalio believes _ cycles heavily influence economic conditions
debt
During which year did Ray Dalio punch his boss?
By Dalio’s Pure Alpha, what does “Alpha” refer to?
Returns that exceed the market average
Fill in the blanks: Dalio believes there are _ main economic forces and _ economic seasons.
3, 4