Ray Dalio Bridgewater Associates
Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, known for its unique “principles-based” culture and systematic investment approach. Dalio’s investment philosophy emphasizes diversified portfolios, risk parity, and the importance of understanding economic cycles in shaping investment decisions. He has authored several books, including “Principles: Life & Work,” in which he details his management philosophies, personal experiences, and life lessons.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
VWO
|
+$224M |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$174M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$55.6M |
| 4 |
VMW
VMware, Inc
VMW
|
+$29.1M |
| 5 |
Macy's
M
|
+$25.3M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$25.7M |
| 2 |
MON
Monsanto Co
MON
|
+$24.9M |
| 3 |
Gen Digital
GEN
|
+$24.8M |
| 4 |
Coca-Cola
KO
|
+$22.6M |
| 5 |
Applied Materials
AMAT
|
+$21.7M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 4.12% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 3.36% |
| 3 | Energy | 2.88% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 2.3% |
| 5 | Materials | 2.21% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
Carter's
CRI
$1.47B
| $228K | ﹤0.01% |
+2,565
| New | +$229K |
|
252
Bio-Techne
TECH
$11.3B
| $223K | ﹤0.01% |
9,912
-42,000
| -81% | -$958K |
|
253
Jack Henry & Associates
JKHY
$11.1B
| $218K | ﹤0.01% |
2,794
-7,007
| -71% | -$538K |
|
254
Charles River Laboratories
CRL
$12.8B
| $216K | ﹤0.01% |
2,687
-17,000
| -86% | -$1.23M |
|
255
Fair Isaac
FICO
$22.5B
| $214K | ﹤0.01% |
2,274
-5,608
| -71% | -$510K |
|
256
Factset
FDS
$10.2B
| $211K | ﹤0.01% |
1,300
-4,600
| -78% | -$772K |
|
257
Commault Systems
CVLT
$5.61B
| $210K | ﹤0.01% |
5,344
-13,956
| -72% | -$545K |
|
|
ANSS
258
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $207K | ﹤0.01% |
2,242
-8,119
| -78% | -$749K |
|
|
NUAN
259
DELISTED
Nuance Communications, Inc.
NUAN
| $207K | ﹤0.01% |
12,020
-35,343
| -75% | -$574K |
|
260
O-I Glass
OI
$1.08B
| $183K | ﹤0.01% |
10,503
-9,375
| -47% | -$189K |
|
|
BRCD
261
DELISTED
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. NEW
BRCD
| $120K | ﹤0.01% |
13,100
-23,500
| -64% | -$231K |
|
|
TWO
262
Two Harbors Investment
TWO
$1.27B
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
1,305
-375
| -22% | -$25.6K |
|
263
Groupon
GRPN
$951M
| $51K | ﹤0.01% |
831
-990
| -54% | -$63.6K |
|
264
Alcoa
AA
$13.2B
| – | – |
-158,101
| Closed | -$3.67M |
|
265
American Eagle Outfitters
AEO
$3.01B
| – | – |
-29,600
| Closed | -$463K |
|
266
American Electric Power
AEP
$68.4B
| – | – |
-16,616
| Closed | -$945K |
|
267
AES
AES
$10.5B
| – | – |
-261,115
| Closed | -$2.56M |
|
268
Aflac
AFL
$63.4B
| – | – |
-144,970
| Closed | -$4.21M |
|
269
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
AJG
$63.6B
| – | – |
-11,428
| Closed | -$472K |
|
270
Albemarle
ALB
$15.5B
| – | – |
-9,344
| Closed | -$412K |
|
271
Align Technology
ALGN
$12.3B
| – | – |
-8,300
| Closed | -$471K |
|
272
Alaska Air
ALK
$5.58B
| – | – |
-6,150
| Closed | -$489K |
|
273
Autoliv
ALV
$9B
| – | – |
-5,552
| Closed | -$436K |
|
|
274
Applied Materials
AMAT
$428B
| – | – |
-1,479,057
| Closed | -$21.7M |
|
275
Ametek
AME
$58.2B
| – | – |
-14,540
| Closed | -$761K |
|
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Ray Dalio's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, Ray Dalio held 477 positions worth $7.71B, up 3.2% from $7.47B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 80% of the portfolio.
Ray Dalio's Q4 2015 filing shows 47 new, 99 increased, 116 reduced and 214 closed positions. Its largest new stake was HF Sinclair: 317,080 shares worth $12.6M. The largest sale was Alphabet (Google) Class C, an estimated $25.7M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 4.1% of assets, down from 4.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Energy.
- Ray Dalio's largest Q4 2015 buy was HF Sinclair: 317,080 shares worth $12.6M.
- Ray Dalio added most to Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in Q4 2015, an estimated $224M increase.
- Ray Dalio's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was Gen Digital, cutting an estimated $24.8M.
- Ray Dalio fully exited Alphabet (Google) Class C in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $25.7M.
- Ray Dalio's ten largest holdings make up 80% of its $7.71B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- Ray Dalio opened 47 new positions and closed 214 in Q4 2015.
- Ray Dalio's portfolio value rose 3.2% quarter-over-quarter to $7.71B.
Based on Bridgewater Associates's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 11 Feb 2016.