10 Most Famous American Investors

6. Ray Dalio

Net Worth: $15.4 billion

Ray Dalio is one of the most successful American investors and hedge fund managers. He is the founder of Bridgewater Associates. However, he stepped down as the CEO of the firm in 2011. Ray Dalio still serves as a mentor to the firm’s CIOs and investment committee.

Ray Dalio grew up in a middle-class American family and bought his first stock at the age of 12, which tripled in value soon after. He started Bridgewater Associates out of his two-bedroom apartment and by 2013, it was the largest hedge fund in the world. He was also named by TIME magazine as one of 2012’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” and his book, ‘Principles: Life & Work’ is one of the New York Times bestsellers. His net worth is $15.4 billion.