Ray Dalio's FAST Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 118,830 shares of Fastenal Company (FAST) worth $5.83 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Ray Dalio has maintained a long-term strategic position in FAST, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2020, adding 234,036 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2014, reducing 271,220 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ray Dalio's Fastenal Company (FAST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Fastenal Company (FAST) Trades by Ray Dalio
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2013 | +535,444 | New Buy | 535,444 | $11.88 |
| Q1 2014 | -535,444 | Sold Out | 535,444 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +264,224 | New Buy | 264,224 | $11.23 |
| Q4 2014 | -64,616 | Reduce 24.46% | 199,608 | $11.89 |
| Q1 2015 | -199,608 | Sold Out | 199,608 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +209,644 | New Buy | 209,644 | $10.45 |
| Q4 2016 | -209,644 | Sold Out | 209,644 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +145,720 | New Buy | 145,720 | $10.88 |
| Q3 2017 | -145,720 | Sold Out | 145,720 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +266,130 | New Buy | 266,130 | $18.48 |
| Q1 2020 | -237,836 | Reduce 89.37% | 28,294 | $15.62 |
| Q2 2020 | +192,676 | Add 680.98% | 220,970 | $21.42 |
| Q3 2020 | +234,036 | Add 105.91% | 455,006 | $22.54 |
| Q4 2020 | -164,692 | Reduce 36.20% | 290,314 | $24.41 |
| Q1 2021 | -290,314 | Sold Out | 290,314 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +118,830 | New Buy | 118,830 | $49.04 |
Ray Dalio's Fastenal Company Investment FAQs
Ray Dalio first purchased Fastenal Company (FAST) in Q4 2013, acquiring 535,444 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 Fastenal Company (FAST) for 48 quarters since Q4 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to Fastenal Company (FAST) was in Q4 2013, adding 535,444 shares worth $6.36 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 118,830 shares of Fastenal Company (FAST), valued at approximately $5.83 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Fastenal Company (FAST) represents approximately 0.02% 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 Fastenal Company (FAST) was 535,444 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.