We have over 90 clients from the US and 15 other countries. Bridgewater has approximately 100 employees, with nearly half that number engaged in research and trading. Based in Westport, Connecticut, Bridgewater was founded in 1975. Investment Approach Bridgewater follows a fundamental and quantitative approach to investment decision-making. All investment criteria are thoroughly researched and systemized.
Fundamental analysis is supported by advanced risk management techniques.
This approach has led to Bridgewater's top decile performance. Each Bridgewater client is assigned a resource team consisting of portfolio management, investment strategy, research, operations, and client service professionals. Each member of the client's resource team is committed to addressing client needs in a quality fashion. Bridgewater clients are encouraged to seek in-depth answers to their questions. Additionally, each investment management client at Bridgewater receives a daily summary of our thinking via the Bridgewater Daily Observations .