Ray Dalio's ITW Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 24,503 shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) worth $6.04 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 35 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Ray Dalio has maintained a strategic position in ITW, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2021, adding 87,597 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2021, reducing 87,597 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ray Dalio's Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Trades by Ray Dalio
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2014 | +31,424 | New Buy | 31,424 | $81.34 |
| Q2 2014 | -10,700 | Reduce 34.05% | 20,724 | $87.58 |
| Q3 2014 | -20,724 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +43,460 | New Buy | 43,460 | $94.71 |
| Q1 2015 | -43,460 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +14,879 | New Buy | 14,879 | $91.81 |
| Q3 2015 | -14,879 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +35,779 | New Buy | 35,779 | $102.43 |
| Q2 2016 | -13,500 | Reduce 37.73% | 22,279 | $104.18 |
| Q3 2016 | +9,426 | Add 42.31% | 31,705 | $119.85 |
| Q4 2016 | +40,001 | Add 126.17% | 71,706 | $122.46 |
| Q1 2017 | -66,149 | Reduce 92.25% | 5,557 | $132.45 |
| Q2 2017 | -5,557 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +16,895 | New Buy | 16,895 | $147.97 |
| Q4 2017 | +5,045 | Add 29.86% | 21,940 | $166.86 |
| Q1 2018 | -13,776 | Reduce 62.79% | 8,164 | $156.66 |
| Q2 2018 | -8,164 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +13,617 | New Buy | 13,617 | $179.63 |
| Q1 2020 | -13,617 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +4,352 | New Buy | 4,352 | $174.86 |
| Q3 2020 | +18,969 | Add 435.87% | 23,321 | $193.22 |
| Q4 2020 | +10,130 | Add 43.44% | 33,451 | $203.88 |
| Q1 2021 | -33,451 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +87,597 | New Buy | 87,597 | $223.56 |
| Q3 2021 | -87,597 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +84,542 | New Buy | 84,542 | $209.40 |
| Q2 2022 | -73,051 | Reduce 86.41% | 11,491 | $182.23 |
| Q3 2022 | -11,491 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +1,459 | New Buy | 1,459 | $236.96 |
| Q3 2024 | -1,459 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +5,167 | New Buy | 5,167 | $253.56 |
| Q1 2025 | +675 | Add 13.06% | 5,842 | $248.01 |
| Q2 2025 | -3,031 | Reduce 51.88% | 2,811 | $247.25 |
| Q3 2025 | -2,811 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +24,503 | New Buy | 24,503 | $246.30 |
Ray Dalio's Illinois Tool Works Investment FAQs
Ray Dalio first purchased Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) in Q1 2014, acquiring 31,424 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 Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) for 35 quarters since Q1 2014.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) was in Q2 2021, adding 87,597 shares worth $19.58 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Ray Dalio's firm, Bridgewater Associates, Lp, owns 24,503 shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), valued at approximately $6.04 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) 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 Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) was 87,597 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2021.