While hedge fund peers rarely lose money, Bridgewater's flagship fund has surged 11.3% this year

Media reports citing sources familiar with Bridgewater's performance revealed that Bridgewater's Pure Alpha II fund invests in stocks, bonds, currencies, and commodities, with the fund's gains accelerating further in the first half of March. In contrast, U.S. President Trump's trade policies triggered significant market volatility, compounded by ongoing inflationary pressures in the U.S., leading to a fierce sell-off in U.S. stocks, with major indices recording losses for the year, while other macro funds also faced losses