Ray Dalio and his wife, Barbara Dalio, celebrating four decades of marriage
In a nutshell, Ray Dalio has been married to the wonderful Barbara for over four decades. Barbara hails from Spain, and the couple cherishes their visits to her homeland. Together, they've raised four outstanding sons, each making their mark in various fields.
Their eldest son, Devon (born in 1978), carries a unique name inspired by Devon cattle—a nod to Ray's preoccupation with cattle futures at that time. Their second son, Paul, is a film director, while the third, Matthew, is a trailblazer in his own right. He founded the China Care Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to assisting Chinese orphans, and co-founded Endless Mobile, Inc., an operating system firm. Their youngest, Mark, is a wildlife filmmaker.
Barbara's involvement in education and philanthropy, particularly in Connecticut, is noteworthy. As a hands-on philanthropist and the wife of Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, a mega-successful hedge fund, she's making a noticeable impact. In collaboration with the state government, the couple pledged $100 million towards a $300 million project to help disengaged youth in public schools[1][4].
Ray Dalio, a renowned American business tycoon, has been a key player in the world of finance. Founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge fund firms, he's known for his unconventional strategies that have proved exceptionally successful, even during market turbulence[2]. His tactics include videotaping meetings and encouraging candidness among employees[3].
In 2011, Dalio profited from investing in US and German government bonds, and US Treasury securities, thereby escaping inflation[4]. Bridgewater has become such a gold mine that it has become an attractive investment itself. In recent years, Dalio has been selling shares of the company to his clients[2][3].
Fun fact: Ray Dalio was listed on Time magazine's influential people list in 2012 and recognized among the 50 most influential people in Bloomberg's market[3].
The second son, Paul, follows in the footsteps of celebrities in the field of entertainment, as a film director. The couple's youngest, Mark, is a renowned wildlife filmmaker, adding another celebrity to the family circle in the world of entertainment.
