Ray Dalio's GLD Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 1.1M shares of SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) worth $0, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 34 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Ray Dalio has maintained a strategic position in GLD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2017, adding 3.3M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2020, reducing 2.5M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ray Dalio's SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) Trades by Ray Dalio
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2017 | +577,264 | New Buy | 577,264 | $118.02 |
| Q3 2017 | +3.32 M | Add 574.72% | 3.89 M | $121.58 |
| Q4 2017 | +14,091 | Add 0.36% | 3.91 M | $123.65 |
| Q1 2019 | +118,973 | Add 3.04% | 4.03 M | $122.01 |
| Q2 2019 | +28,655 | Add 0.71% | 4.06 M | $133.20 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.41 M | Add 34.66% | 5.46 M | $167.37 |
| Q4 2020 | -2.48 M | Reduce 45.35% | 2.99 M | $178.36 |
| Q1 2021 | -1.25 M | Reduce 41.96% | 1.73 M | $159.96 |
| Q2 2021 | -115,769 | Reduce 6.68% | 1.62 M | $165.63 |
| Q3 2021 | +775,650 | Add 47.98% | 2.39 M | $164.22 |
| Q4 2021 | -103,883 | Reduce 4.34% | 2.29 M | $170.96 |
| Q1 2022 | -180,399 | Reduce 7.88% | 2.11 M | $180.65 |
| Q2 2022 | -801,541 | Reduce 38.02% | 1.31 M | $168.46 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,225 | Reduce 0.32% | 1.3 M | $154.67 |
| Q4 2022 | -75,257 | Reduce 5.78% | 1.23 M | $169.64 |
| Q1 2023 | -340,174 | Reduce 27.72% | 886,799 | $183.22 |
| Q2 2023 | -886,799 | Sold Out | 886,799 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +1.11 M | New Buy | 1.11 M | $288.14 |
| Q3 2025 | -1.11 M | Sold Out | 1.11 M | $0.00 |
Ray Dalio's SPDR Gold Shares Investment FAQs
Ray Dalio first purchased SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) in Q2 2017, acquiring 577,264 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 SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) for 34 quarters since Q2 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was in Q3 2017, adding 3,894,908 shares worth $473.54 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 1,106,395 shares of SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), valued at approximately $0. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) represents approximately 0.00% 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 SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 5,462,542 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.