Ray Dalio's VALE Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 6.02 M shares of Vale S.A. (VALE) worth $78.5 M, representing 0.29% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 37 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Ray Dalio has maintained a strategic position in VALE, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2025, adding 3.56 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2025, reducing 3.05 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ray Dalio's Vale (VALE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vale (VALE) Trades by Ray Dalio
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -1.32 M | Reduce 17.92% | 6.02 M | $13.03 |
| Q3 2025 | +3.56 M | Add 94.10% | 7.34 M | $10.86 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.86 M | Add 309.10% | 3.78 M | $9.71 |
| Q1 2025 | -3.05 M | Reduce 76.76% | 924,330 | $9.98 |
| Q4 2024 | +1.94 M | Add 95.39% | 3.98 M | $8.87 |
| Q3 2024 | +1.79 M | Add 723.17% | 2.04 M | $11.68 |
| Q2 2024 | -180,726 | Reduce 42.23% | 247,272 | $11.17 |
| Q1 2024 | +427,998 | New Buy | 427,998 | $12.19 |
| Q2 2020 | -133,093 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | -67,093 | Reduce 33.52% | 133,093 | $8.29 |
| Q4 2019 | -4,635 | Reduce 2.26% | 200,186 | $13.20 |
| Q3 2019 | +6,714 | Add 3.39% | 204,821 | $11.50 |
| Q2 2019 | -14,580 | Reduce 6.86% | 198,107 | $13.44 |
| Q1 2019 | +19,794 | Add 10.26% | 212,687 | $13.06 |
| Q4 2018 | +15,398 | Add 8.68% | 192,893 | $13.19 |
| Q3 2018 | -22,767 | Reduce 11.37% | 177,495 | $14.84 |
| Q2 2018 | -12,066 | Reduce 5.68% | 200,262 | $12.82 |
| Q1 2018 | -17,110 | Reduce 7.46% | 212,328 | $12.72 |
| Q4 2017 | -55,883 | Reduce 19.59% | 229,438 | $12.23 |
| Q3 2017 | -16,675 | Reduce 5.52% | 285,321 | $10.07 |
| Q2 2017 | -1.02 M | Reduce 77.14% | 301,996 | $8.75 |
| Q1 2017 | +21,305 | Add 1.64% | 1.32 M | $9.50 |
| Q4 2016 | -115,500 | Reduce 8.16% | 1.3 M | $7.62 |
| Q3 2016 | -24,400 | Reduce 1.69% | 1.42 M | $5.50 |
| Q2 2016 | -85,800 | Reduce 5.62% | 1.44 M | $5.06 |
| Q1 2016 | -7,100 | Reduce 0.46% | 1.53 M | $4.21 |
| Q4 2015 | +152,300 | Add 11.03% | 1.53 M | $3.29 |
| Q3 2015 | +220,700 | Add 19.03% | 1.38 M | $4.20 |
| Q2 2015 | -313,100 | Reduce 21.26% | 1.16 M | $5.89 |
| Q1 2015 | +232,700 | Add 18.77% | 1.47 M | $5.65 |
| Q4 2014 | +297,900 | Add 31.62% | 1.24 M | $8.18 |
| Q3 2014 | +70,100 | Add 8.04% | 942,100 | $11.01 |
| Q2 2014 | +17,200 | Add 2.01% | 872,000 | $13.23 |
| Q1 2014 | +123,600 | Add 16.90% | 854,800 | $13.83 |
| Q4 2013 | +248,700 | Add 51.54% | 731,200 | $15.25 |
| Q3 2013 | -57,400 | Reduce 10.63% | 482,500 | $15.61 |
| Q2 2013 | +539,900 | Add 0.00% | 539,900 | $13.15 |
Ray Dalio's Vale Investment FAQs
Ray Dalio first purchased Vale S.A. (VALE) in Q2 2013, acquiring 539,900 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 Vale S.A. (VALE) for 37 quarters since Q2 2013.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to Vale S.A. (VALE) was in Q3 2025, adding 7,339,531 shares worth $79.71 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Ray Dalio's firm, Bridgewater Associates, Lp, owns 6,024,497 shares of Vale S.A. (VALE), valued at approximately $78.5 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Vale S.A. (VALE) represents approximately 0.29% of Ray Dalio's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Ray Dalio's peak holding in Vale S.A. (VALE) was 7,339,531 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025.