Ray Dalio's COST Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 41,494 shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) worth $38.41 M, representing 0.15% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Ray Dalio has maintained a long-term strategic position in COST, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2021, adding 280,289 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2024, reducing 271,928 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ray Dalio's Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Trades by Ray Dalio
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2014 | +38,250 | New Buy | 38,250 | $141.75 |
| Q1 2015 | -27,800 | Reduce 72.68% | 10,450 | $151.48 |
| Q2 2015 | -10,450 | Sold Out | 10,450 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +1,700 | New Buy | 1,700 | $152.35 |
| Q4 2016 | -1,700 | Sold Out | 1,700 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +16,937 | New Buy | 16,937 | $164.31 |
| Q4 2017 | +67,017 | Add 395.68% | 83,954 | $186.13 |
| Q1 2018 | -83,954 | Sold Out | 83,954 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +6,987 | New Buy | 6,987 | $285.10 |
| Q2 2020 | -4,832 | Reduce 69.16% | 2,155 | $303.02 |
| Q3 2020 | +216,507 | Add 10046.73% | 218,662 | $355.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +267,802 | Add 122.47% | 486,464 | $376.78 |
| Q1 2021 | +76,515 | Add 15.73% | 562,979 | $352.48 |
| Q2 2021 | +280,289 | Add 49.79% | 843,268 | $395.67 |
| Q3 2021 | +7,326 | Add 0.87% | 850,594 | $449.35 |
| Q4 2021 | +65,041 | Add 7.65% | 915,635 | $567.70 |
| Q1 2022 | +272,132 | Add 29.72% | 1.19 M | $575.85 |
| Q2 2022 | +23,331 | Add 1.96% | 1.21 M | $479.28 |
| Q3 2022 | -11,554 | Reduce 0.95% | 1.2 M | $472.27 |
| Q4 2022 | -262,023 | Reduce 21.84% | 937,521 | $456.50 |
| Q1 2023 | -76,215 | Reduce 8.13% | 861,306 | $496.87 |
| Q2 2023 | -53,597 | Reduce 6.22% | 807,709 | $538.38 |
| Q3 2023 | +20,475 | Add 2.53% | 828,184 | $564.96 |
| Q4 2023 | -140,612 | Reduce 16.98% | 687,572 | $660.08 |
| Q1 2024 | -152,744 | Reduce 22.21% | 534,828 | $732.63 |
| Q2 2024 | -94,009 | Reduce 17.58% | 440,819 | $849.99 |
| Q3 2024 | -271,928 | Reduce 61.69% | 168,891 | $886.52 |
| Q4 2024 | -88,497 | Reduce 52.40% | 80,394 | $916.27 |
| Q1 2025 | -47,248 | Reduce 58.77% | 33,146 | $945.78 |
| Q2 2025 | -8,086 | Reduce 24.40% | 25,060 | $989.94 |
| Q3 2025 | +16,434 | Add 65.58% | 41,494 | $925.63 |
Ray Dalio's Costco Wholesale Corporation Investment FAQs
Ray Dalio first purchased Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) in Q4 2014, acquiring 38,250 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 Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) for 44 quarters since Q4 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) was in Q2 2021, adding 843,268 shares worth $333.66 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Ray Dalio's firm, Bridgewater Associates, Lp, owns 41,494 shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), valued at approximately $38.41 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) represents approximately 0.15% of Ray Dalio's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ray Dalio's peak holding in Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) was 1,211,098 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2022. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.