Bridgewater Associates is an investment management firm that manages approximately $140 billion in assets for institutional clients and high net worth individuals. The firm is known for its unique investment philosophy, which is based on a set of principles known as 'radical transparency.' Bridgewater's investment approach is focused on macroeconomic trends and uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify investment opportunities. The firm's clients include pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds.