Ray Dalio's CDNS Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 41,746 shares of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) worth $13.05 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 23 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Ray Dalio has maintained a strategic position in CDNS, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2022, adding 123,405 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2022, reducing 102,255 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ray Dalio's Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Trades by Ray Dalio
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2014 | +32,779 | New Buy | 32,779 | $15.53 |
| Q2 2014 | -19,700 | Reduce 60.10% | 13,079 | $17.51 |
| Q3 2014 | -13,079 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +21,875 | New Buy | 21,875 | $70.81 |
| Q3 2019 | -6,777 | Reduce 30.98% | 15,098 | $66.10 |
| Q4 2019 | -87 | Reduce 0.58% | 15,011 | $69.35 |
| Q1 2020 | -15,011 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +6,363 | New Buy | 6,363 | $96.02 |
| Q3 2020 | +19,984 | Add 314.07% | 26,347 | $106.62 |
| Q4 2020 | +7,952 | Add 30.18% | 34,299 | $136.42 |
| Q1 2021 | -34,299 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +96,647 | New Buy | 96,647 | $136.82 |
| Q3 2021 | -96,647 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +123,405 | New Buy | 123,405 | $164.46 |
| Q2 2022 | -102,255 | Reduce 82.86% | 21,150 | $150.02 |
| Q3 2022 | +11,901 | Add 56.27% | 33,051 | $163.44 |
| Q4 2022 | -33,051 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +5,940 | New Buy | 5,940 | $234.52 |
| Q3 2023 | -1,872 | Reduce 31.52% | 4,068 | $234.30 |
| Q4 2023 | -4,068 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +985 | New Buy | 985 | $307.75 |
| Q3 2024 | -985 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +41,746 | New Buy | 41,746 | $312.58 |
Ray Dalio's Cadence Design Systems Investment FAQs
Ray Dalio first purchased Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) in Q1 2014, acquiring 32,779 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ray Dalio has held Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) for 23 quarters since Q1 2014.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) was in Q1 2022, adding 123,405 shares worth $20.3 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Ray Dalio's firm, Bridgewater Associates, Lp, owns 41,746 shares of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS), valued at approximately $13.05 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) represents approximately 0.05% of Ray Dalio's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Ray Dalio's peak holding in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) was 123,405 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2022.