Ray Dalio's PAYX Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 15,102 shares of Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) worth $1.91 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Ray Dalio has maintained a long-term strategic position in PAYX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2017, adding 139,822 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 155,474 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ray Dalio's Paychex (PAYX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Paychex (PAYX) Trades by Ray Dalio
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2014 | +10,227 | New Buy | 10,227 | $42.63 |
| Q2 2014 | +50,345 | Add 492.28% | 60,572 | $41.55 |
| Q3 2014 | -60,572 | Sold Out | 60,572 | $41.55 |
| Q4 2014 | +73,972 | New Buy | 73,972 | $46.17 |
| Q1 2015 | +6,100 | Add 8.25% | 80,072 | $49.62 |
| Q2 2015 | +73,542 | Add 91.84% | 153,614 | $46.88 |
| Q3 2015 | -118,259 | Reduce 76.98% | 35,355 | $47.63 |
| Q4 2015 | -35,355 | Sold Out | 35,355 | $47.63 |
| Q2 2017 | +175,177 | New Buy | 175,177 | $56.94 |
| Q3 2017 | -175,177 | Sold Out | 175,177 | $56.94 |
| Q1 2020 | +19,703 | New Buy | 19,703 | $62.93 |
| Q2 2020 | -6,645 | Reduce 33.73% | 13,058 | $75.74 |
| Q3 2020 | -13,058 | Sold Out | 13,058 | $75.74 |
| Q3 2021 | +4,834 | New Buy | 4,834 | $112.54 |
| Q4 2021 | +36,908 | Add 763.51% | 41,742 | $136.51 |
| Q1 2022 | +72,314 | Add 173.24% | 114,056 | $136.47 |
| Q2 2022 | -15,970 | Reduce 14.00% | 98,086 | $113.87 |
| Q3 2022 | +4,648 | Add 4.74% | 102,734 | $112.21 |
| Q4 2022 | -4,601 | Reduce 4.48% | 98,133 | $115.56 |
| Q1 2023 | -98,133 | Sold Out | 98,133 | $115.56 |
| Q2 2024 | +3,991 | New Buy | 3,991 | $118.56 |
| Q3 2024 | -3,991 | Sold Out | 3,991 | $118.56 |
| Q3 2025 | +15,102 | New Buy | 15,102 | $126.76 |
Ray Dalio's Paychex Investment FAQs
Ray Dalio first purchased Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) in Q1 2014, acquiring 10,227 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 Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) for 47 quarters since Q1 2014.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) was in Q2 2017, adding 175,177 shares worth $9.98 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Ray Dalio's firm, Bridgewater Associates, Lp, owns 15,102 shares of Paychex, Inc. (PAYX), valued at approximately $1.91 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) represents approximately 0.01% of Ray Dalio's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Ray Dalio's peak holding in Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) was 175,177 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017.