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 medium-term investment has been held for 16 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Ray Dalio has maintained a strategic position in FAST, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2019, adding 266,130 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2014, reducing 535,444 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
| Report Date | 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 | 0 | $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 | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +209,644 | New Buy | 209,644 | $10.45 |
| Q4 2016 | -209,644 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +145,720 | New Buy | 145,720 | $10.88 |
| Q3 2017 | -145,720 | Sold Out | 0 | $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 | 0 | $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 16 quarters since Q4 2013.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to Fastenal Company (FAST) was in Q4 2013, adding 535,444 shares worth $6.36 M.
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.
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.
Ray Dalio's peak holding in Fastenal Company (FAST) was 535,444 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2013.