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
|
+$219M |
| 2 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$30.6M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$27.5M |
| 4 |
POT
Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
POT
|
+$20.5M |
| 5 |
Eastman Chemical
EMN
|
+$19.3M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$384M |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$62M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$30.1M |
| 4 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$20.5M |
| 5 |
Fossil Group
FOSL
|
+$20M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 2.42% |
| 2 | Energy | 2.21% |
| 3 | Materials | 2.04% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 1.26% |
| 5 | Industrials | 0.89% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VIAB
126
DELISTED
Viacom Inc. Class B
VIAB
| $4.2M | 0.03% |
55,788
-21,392
| -28% | -$1.56M |
|
|
STJ
127
DELISTED
St Jude Medical
STJ
| $4.17M | 0.03% |
64,136
-6,100
| -9% | -$393K |
|
128
Rogers Communications
RCI
$18.6B
| $4.16M | 0.03% |
+106,700
| New | +$4.11M |
|
|
CAM
129
DELISTED
CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CAM
| $4.15M | 0.03% |
+83,151
| New | +$4.6M |
|
130
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$85.3B
| $4.12M | 0.03% |
+43,460
| New | +$3.96M |
|
131
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$36.9B
| $4.09M | 0.03% |
+78,662
| New | +$3.92M |
|
132
Booking.com
BKNG
$161B
| $3.94M | 0.03% |
86,500
-86,000
| -50% | -$3.88M |
|
133
Analog Devices
ADI
$190B
| $3.81M | 0.03% |
68,609
-342,000
| -83% | -$17.5M |
|
134
Adobe
ADBE
$105B
| $3.8M | 0.03% |
+52,252
| New | +$3.66M |
|
135
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
$4.1B
| $3.8M | 0.03% |
54,303
-29,843
| -35% | -$1.84M |
|
136
DaVita
DVA
$11.7B
| $3.79M | 0.03% |
50,026
+23,500
| +89% | +$1.77M |
|
137
Cenovus Energy
CVE
$52.1B
| $3.78M | 0.03% |
182,700
-17,800
| -9% | -$410K |
|
138
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$134B
| $3.77M | 0.03% |
64,233
+46,926
| +271% | +$2.61M |
|
139
AngloGold Ashanti
AU
$48.7B
| $3.75M | 0.03% |
430,600
+45,000
| +12% | +$424K |
|
140
TE Connectivity
TEL
$62.6B
| $3.72M | 0.03% |
58,759
+36,500
| +164% | +$2.2M |
|
141
Gold Fields
GFI
$36.5B
| $3.71M | 0.03% |
817,800
+116,400
| +17% | +$466K |
|
142
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$74.4B
| $3.7M | 0.03% |
53,471
+31,665
| +145% | +$2.14M |
|
143
Aflac
AFL
$63.4B
| $3.66M | 0.03% |
119,970
-191,400
| -61% | -$5.65M |
|
144
PACCAR
PCAR
$70.1B
| $3.66M | 0.03% |
80,628
+30,525
| +61% | +$1.32M |
|
145
TJX Companies
TJX
$178B
| $3.62M | 0.03% |
105,678
-121,400
| -53% | -$3.87M |
|
146
NOV
NOV
$7B
| $3.61M | 0.03% |
55,108
-38,195
| -41% | -$2.66M |
|
147
Kohl's
KSS
$2.19B
| $3.58M | 0.03% |
58,700
+17,949
| +44% | +$1.04M |
|
148
Accenture
ACN
$108B
| $3.58M | 0.03% |
40,100
+12,100
| +43% | +$1M |
|
149
Quest Diagnostics
DGX
$26.3B
| $3.56M | 0.03% |
53,126
+37,500
| +240% | +$2.37M |
|
150
Applied Materials
AMAT
$428B
| $3.56M | 0.03% |
142,899
-160,200
| -53% | -$3.62M |
|
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Ray Dalio's Q4 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2014, Ray Dalio held 456 positions worth $12.5B, down 2.4% from $12.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 89% of the portfolio.
Ray Dalio's Q4 2014 filing shows 93 new, 144 increased, 94 reduced and 121 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan: 601,600 shares worth $21.3M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $384M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 2.4% of assets, down from 2.6% a quarter earlier, followed by Energy and Materials.
- Ray Dalio's largest Q4 2014 buy was Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan: 601,600 shares worth $21.3M.
- Ray Dalio added most to Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in Q4 2014, an estimated $219M increase.
- Ray Dalio's biggest Q4 2014 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $384M.
- Ray Dalio fully exited United Parcel Service in Q4 2014, selling an estimated $14.7M.
- Ray Dalio's ten largest holdings make up 89% of its $12.5B portfolio in Q4 2014.
- Ray Dalio opened 93 new positions and closed 121 in Q4 2014.
- Ray Dalio's portfolio value fell 2.4% quarter-over-quarter to $12.5B.
Based on Bridgewater Associates's 13F filing for Q4 2014, filed 11 Feb 2015.