Greg Jensen is the Co-Chief Investment Officer of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund and a global leader in macro investing. In his role, he helps oversee the firm’s investment strategies, research agenda, and systematic decision-making processes alongside fellow Co-CIOs Bob Prince and Ray Dalio. Jensen plays a central role in managing Bridgewater’s investment engine, shaping its analytical frameworks, and cultivating investment talent across the organization. Over the past 15 years, Jensen has spearheaded major initiatives in training, research innovation, and advanced technology development. He co-leads the team responsible for deploying Bridgewater’s diversified strategies across global financial markets including equities, fixed income, commodities, and currencies, ensuring the firm’s insights are grounded in rigorous macroeconomic analysis. Jensen is also a frequent contributor to Bridgewater’s Daily Observations, one of the most widely followed research publications among institutional investors, central bankers, and policymakers. Beyond investing, he is actively engaged in effective altruism, as well as the safe development and governance of artificial intelligence.
Greg Jensen Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
Academic History
Greg Jensen has been a central figure at Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, since joining the firm in 1996.
As a long-time key author of Bridgewater’s Daily Observations, he has shaped one of the most influential sources of macroeconomic research for global investors and policymakers.
Jensen serves on the firm’s Operating Board of Directors, where he plays a pivotal role in guiding Bridgewater’s investment engine and developing top investment talent.
Jensen is committed to cultivating a world-class community of market thinkers and systematic investors capable of building and compounding market understanding at unmatched depth and scale.
He oversees the transformation of Bridgewater’s research into scalable, systematic trading strategies and directs the development of the firm’s proprietary investment models.
In addition, he leads the design and execution of customized client investment strategies and consistently delivers timely macro insights to institutional clients and global policymakers.
From 2010 to 2016, Jensen served as Co-CEO of Bridgewater Associates, helping steer the firm's strategic growth, culture, and operational excellence during a period of major global market transitions.
RECOGNITIONS
2023 AI 100: The Top People in Artificial Intelligence
2022 MarketWatch 50 Most Influential People in Markets
2019 Forbes Highest-Earning Hedge Fund Managers
2010-2012 Fortune Magazine's Top 40 Under 40
MEDIA PRESENCE
Greg Jensen’s expertise in global macroeconomics, markets, and systematic investing has earned him significant media visibility.
He has been featured in leading publications including Forbes, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Financial Times, Business Insider, and Fortune.
His perspectives have also appeared across top broadcast and financial outlets such as CNBC, Yahoo! Finance, MarketWatch, InvestmentNews, and Institutional Investor.