Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates is a hedge fund with $136.5 billion in assets. As per 13F filing, in 2025 - Bridgewater loaded up on: $iShares Core S&P 500 ETF(IVV)$. $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$. Note: There is no guarantee that following Dalio’s moves can lead to strong results. However, it does not hurt to keep a watch on what Bridgewaters are investing in. Why Them ? (1) iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV). Bridgewater has made several investments in IVV. It accounts for 5.78% of Bridgewater’s portfolio, providing exposure to the top large-cap companies. In Q2 2025, Bridgewater increased its position in IVV by +6.19% by adding 134,544

Even with 50 years of data showing November as the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ strongest month, predicting its performance mid-month in 2025 remains tough. Despite a strong start, real-time factors like earnings, policy shifts, or global events can still sway the outcome. History provides insight but does not guarantee. What History Reveals. According to insights from charting platform TrendSpider shared in an X post on 01 Nov 2025: Over the past 50 years, the month of November has delivered a 73%-win rate and an average return of more than +2%, traditionally setting the tone for a positive year-end stretch. (see below) This seasonal strength comes as the market trades near record highs and corporate earnings remain broadly resilient. At the close of Tue,