Bridgewater’s Pure Alpha up 18.4% YTD as macro strategy rebounds
Bridgewater Associates’ flagship Pure Alpha macro fund gained 18.4% during the first nine months of 2026, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed people familiar with the performance, extending a strong run for the strategy after a period of significant market volatility. The gains came despite a difficult third quarter for many hedge funds, including a sharp sell-off in artificial…
Bridgewater Associates' flagship Pure Alpha macro fund experienced a remarkable 18.4% increase in value during the first nine months of 2026, as reported by Reuters. This impressive performance follows a challenging period for the strategy amid heightened market volatility. Despite the difficulties faced by numerous hedge funds, Bridgewater's Pure Alpha fund managed to rebound strongly, capitalizing on emerging opportunities across various markets. The firm, based in Westport, Connecticut, manages approximately $102 billion in assets.
In addition to the success of its flagship fund, Bridgewater's artificial intelligence-focused AIA Macro fund also delivered an outstanding performance. The AIA Macro fund, which was launched in late 2023 and oversees over $4.5 billion in assets, gained 16.4% as of September 29. Since its inception, this strategy has generated an annualized return of 13.2%.
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