New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has stripped a complex financial idea, helping investors understand how to value assets and position themselves.

In a recent social media post on X, Dalio reiterated his views for valuing any asset - whether it's a stock, a bond, or even a farm. For him, every asset is judged by the same yardstick. This, he believes, makes it simple to compare assets.

Dalio's framework is simple. He said, "All assets are valued in the same way: Their appreciation in price and their yield."

The first component measures how much the asset increases or decreases in market value, and the second part signals the income it produces while you hold it.

Put the two together, and you get the to...