Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, is recommending investors allocate 10-15% of their portfolio to gold, arguing that US debt has reached levels where government bonds are no longer a safe haven. US national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, with annual deficits approaching $2 trillion and interest payments consuming roughly $1 trillion per year. Gold delivered returns of around 66% in 2025, validating this allocation strategy. Dalio sold his remaining stake in Bridgewater Associates in July 2025, with the firm maintaining significant gold-related positions.
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