Ray Dalio's MCD Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 61,259 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD) worth $18.62 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 39 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2016 | +125,826 | New Buy | 125,826 | $125.68 |
| Q2 2016 | -18,839 | Reduce 14.97% | 106,987 | $120.34 |
| Q3 2016 | +2,300 | Add 2.15% | 109,287 | $115.36 |
| Q4 2016 | -86,257 | Reduce 78.93% | 23,030 | $121.71 |
| Q1 2017 | -8,144 | Reduce 35.36% | 14,886 | $129.58 |
| Q2 2017 | -14,886 | Sold Out | 14,886 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +22,150 | New Buy | 22,150 | $156.39 |
| Q2 2018 | +140,183 | Add 632.88% | 162,333 | $156.69 |
| Q3 2018 | -121,897 | Reduce 75.09% | 40,436 | $167.30 |
| Q4 2018 | -40,436 | Sold Out | 40,436 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +32,541 | New Buy | 32,541 | $165.36 |
| Q2 2020 | -32,541 | Sold Out | 32,541 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +350,908 | New Buy | 350,908 | $219.49 |
| Q4 2020 | +419,269 | Add 119.48% | 770,177 | $214.58 |
| Q1 2021 | +170,216 | Add 22.10% | 940,393 | $224.14 |
| Q2 2021 | +456,274 | Add 48.52% | 1.4 M | $230.99 |
| Q3 2021 | +61,713 | Add 4.42% | 1.46 M | $241.11 |
| Q4 2021 | +219,020 | Add 15.02% | 1.68 M | $268.07 |
| Q1 2022 | +631,903 | Add 37.67% | 2.31 M | $247.28 |
| Q2 2022 | -237,719 | Reduce 10.29% | 2.07 M | $246.88 |
| Q3 2022 | +42,179 | Add 2.04% | 2.11 M | $230.74 |
| Q4 2022 | -534,744 | Reduce 25.30% | 1.58 M | $263.53 |
| Q1 2023 | -40,642 | Reduce 2.57% | 1.54 M | $279.61 |
| Q2 2023 | -119,385 | Reduce 7.76% | 1.42 M | $298.41 |
| Q3 2023 | +63,016 | Add 4.44% | 1.48 M | $263.44 |
| Q4 2023 | -126,344 | Reduce 8.53% | 1.36 M | $296.51 |
| Q1 2024 | -137,625 | Reduce 10.15% | 1.22 M | $281.95 |
| Q2 2024 | -143,603 | Reduce 11.79% | 1.07 M | $254.84 |
| Q3 2024 | -837,803 | Reduce 77.98% | 236,633 | $304.51 |
| Q4 2024 | -107,299 | Reduce 45.34% | 129,334 | $289.89 |
| Q1 2025 | -75,418 | Reduce 58.31% | 53,916 | $312.37 |
| Q2 2025 | -13,468 | Reduce 24.98% | 40,448 | $292.17 |
| Q3 2025 | +20,811 | Add 51.45% | 61,259 | $303.89 |
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 39 quarters since Q1 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was in Q1 2022, adding 2,309,303 shares worth $571.04 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 61,259 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD), valued at approximately $18.62 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) represents approximately 0.07% 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 McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was 2,309,303 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2022. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.