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
|
+$33.8M |
| 2 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$32.6M |
| 3 |
Fossil Group
FOSL
|
+$14.2M |
| 4 |
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
|
+$13.7M |
| 5 |
Suncor Energy
SU
|
+$13.7M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.25B |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$610M |
| 3 |
POT
Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
POT
|
+$39.3M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$25.8M |
| 5 |
AGU
Agrium
AGU
|
+$20.9M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | 2.9% |
| 2 | Technology | 2.18% |
| 3 | Materials | 1.84% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 1.31% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.94% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301
Dillards
DDS
$9.56B
| $253K | ﹤0.01% |
+2,407
| New | +$296K |
|
302
Eaton
ETN
$174B
| $248K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,680
| New | +$260K |
|
|
SNI
303
DELISTED
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc Common Class A
SNI
| $235K | ﹤0.01% |
3,594
-3,700
| -51% | -$252K |
|
|
SRCL
304
DELISTED
Stericycle Inc
SRCL
| $233K | ﹤0.01% |
1,737
+200
| +13% | +$27.4K |
|
305
Ashland
ASH
$3.5B
| $230K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,863
| New | +$241K |
|
306
O-I Glass
OI
$1.08B
| $217K | ﹤0.01% |
+9,478
| New | +$230K |
|
307
Adobe
ADBE
$105B
| – | – |
-86,152
| Closed | -$6.37M |
|
308
Analog Devices
ADI
$190B
| – | – |
-48,549
| Closed | -$3.06M |
|
309
American Eagle Outfitters
AEO
$3.01B
| – | – |
-29,000
| Closed | -$495K |
|
310
AGNC Investment
AGNC
$12.9B
| – | – |
-244,917
| Closed | -$5.22M |
|
311
Akamai
AKAM
$15.9B
| – | – |
-15,296
| Closed | -$1.09M |
|
312
Alaska Air
ALK
$5.58B
| – | – |
-4,750
| Closed | -$314K |
|
313
Ametek
AME
$58.2B
| – | – |
-8,140
| Closed | -$428K |
|
314
American Tower
AMT
$80.4B
| – | – |
-14,710
| Closed | -$1.39M |
|
|
ANSS
315
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| – | – |
-3,761
| Closed | -$332K |
|
316
Avery Dennison
AVY
$13.4B
| – | – |
-3,802
| Closed | -$201K |
|
317
American Express
AXP
$230B
| – | – |
-48,417
| Closed | -$3.78M |
|
318
Bank of America
BAC
$442B
| – | – |
-15,291
| Closed | -$235K |
|
319
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
$4.1B
| – | – |
-100,072
| Closed | -$7.63M |
|
320
Brown-Forman Class B
BF.B
$13.1B
| – | – |
-19,972
| Closed | -$577K |
|
321
Biogen
BIIB
$30.7B
| – | – |
-20,446
| Closed | -$8.63M |
|
322
Cabot Corp
CBT
$4.52B
| – | – |
-4,989
| Closed | -$225K |
|
323
Crown Castle
CCI
$32.2B
| – | – |
-56,991
| Closed | -$4.7M |
|
324
Celanese
CE
$4.82B
| – | – |
-4,176
| Closed | -$233K |
|
325
CF Industries
CF
$17.3B
| – | – |
-17,415
| Closed | -$988K |
|
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Ray Dalio's Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, Ray Dalio held 438 positions worth $10.8B, down 16% from $12.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 88% of the portfolio.
Ray Dalio withdrew a net $1.96B in Q2 2015, closing 132 positions and reducing 100 holdings. Its most notable exit was Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan, an estimated $39.3M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Energy at 2.9% of assets, up from 2% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Materials.
Against the trend, Ray Dalio opened a new position in Fossil Group worth $12.7M.
- Ray Dalio's largest Q2 2015 buy was Fossil Group: 183,440 shares worth $12.7M.
- Ray Dalio added most to Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in Q2 2015, an estimated $33.8M increase.
- Ray Dalio's biggest Q2 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.25B.
- Ray Dalio fully exited Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $39.3M.
- Ray Dalio's ten largest holdings make up 88% of its $10.8B portfolio in Q2 2015.
- Ray Dalio opened 110 new positions and closed 132 in Q2 2015.
- Ray Dalio's portfolio value fell 16% quarter-over-quarter to $10.8B.
Based on Bridgewater Associates's 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 11 Aug 2015.