Ray Dalio's MCD Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 47,902 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD) worth $14.64 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 34 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Ray Dalio has maintained a strategic position in MCD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2022, adding 631,903 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2024, reducing 837,803 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ray Dalio's McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Trades by Ray Dalio
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -13,357 | Reduce 21.80% | 47,902 | $305.63 |
| Q3 2025 | +20,811 | Add 51.45% | 61,259 | $303.89 |
| Q2 2025 | -13,468 | Reduce 24.98% | 40,448 | $292.17 |
| Q1 2025 | -75,418 | Reduce 58.31% | 53,916 | $312.37 |
| Q4 2024 | -107,299 | Reduce 45.34% | 129,334 | $289.89 |
| Q3 2024 | -837,803 | Reduce 77.98% | 236,633 | $304.51 |
| Q2 2024 | -143,603 | Reduce 11.79% | 1.07 M | $254.84 |
| Q1 2024 | -137,625 | Reduce 10.15% | 1.22 M | $281.95 |
| Q4 2023 | -126,344 | Reduce 8.53% | 1.36 M | $296.51 |
| Q3 2023 | +63,016 | Add 4.44% | 1.48 M | $263.44 |
| Q2 2023 | -119,385 | Reduce 7.76% | 1.42 M | $298.41 |
| Q1 2023 | -40,642 | Reduce 2.57% | 1.54 M | $279.61 |
| Q4 2022 | -534,744 | Reduce 25.30% | 1.58 M | $263.53 |
| Q3 2022 | +42,179 | Add 2.04% | 2.11 M | $230.74 |
| Q2 2022 | -237,719 | Reduce 10.29% | 2.07 M | $246.88 |
| Q1 2022 | +631,903 | Add 37.67% | 2.31 M | $247.28 |
| Q4 2021 | +219,020 | Add 15.02% | 1.68 M | $268.07 |
| Q3 2021 | +61,713 | Add 4.42% | 1.46 M | $241.11 |
| Q2 2021 | +456,274 | Add 48.52% | 1.4 M | $230.99 |
| Q1 2021 | +170,216 | Add 22.10% | 940,393 | $224.14 |
| Q4 2020 | +419,269 | Add 119.48% | 770,177 | $214.58 |
| Q3 2020 | +350,908 | New Buy | 350,908 | $219.49 |
| Q2 2020 | -32,541 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +32,541 | New Buy | 32,541 | $165.36 |
| Q4 2018 | -40,436 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -121,897 | Reduce 75.09% | 40,436 | $167.30 |
| Q2 2018 | +140,183 | Add 632.88% | 162,333 | $156.69 |
| Q1 2018 | +22,150 | New Buy | 22,150 | $156.39 |
| Q2 2017 | -14,886 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | -8,144 | Reduce 35.36% | 14,886 | $129.58 |
| Q4 2016 | -86,257 | Reduce 78.93% | 23,030 | $121.71 |
| Q3 2016 | +2,300 | Add 2.15% | 109,287 | $115.36 |
| Q2 2016 | -18,839 | Reduce 14.97% | 106,987 | $120.34 |
| Q1 2016 | +125,826 | New Buy | 125,826 | $125.68 |
Ray Dalio's McDonald's Corporation Investment FAQs
Ray Dalio first purchased McDonald's Corporation (MCD) in Q1 2016, acquiring 125,826 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 McDonald's Corporation (MCD) for 34 quarters since Q1 2016.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was in Q1 2022, adding 2,309,303 shares worth $571.04 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Ray Dalio's firm, Bridgewater Associates, Lp, owns 47,902 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD), valued at approximately $14.64 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) represents approximately 0.05% of Ray Dalio's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Ray Dalio's peak holding in McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was 2,309,303 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2022.