Ray Dalio's VALE Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 7.34 M shares of Vale S.A. (VALE) worth $79.71 M, representing 0.31% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Ray Dalio has maintained a long-term strategic position in VALE, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +539,901 | Add 0.00% | 539,900 | $13.15 |
| Q3 2013 | -57,400 | Reduce 10.63% | 482,500 | $15.61 |
| Q4 2013 | +248,700 | Add 51.54% | 731,200 | $15.25 |
| Q1 2014 | +123,600 | Add 16.90% | 854,800 | $13.83 |
| Q2 2014 | +17,200 | Add 2.01% | 872,000 | $13.23 |
| Q3 2014 | +70,100 | Add 8.04% | 942,100 | $11.01 |
| Q4 2014 | +297,900 | Add 31.62% | 1.24 M | $8.18 |
| Q1 2015 | +232,700 | Add 18.77% | 1.47 M | $5.65 |
| Q2 2015 | -313,100 | Reduce 21.26% | 1.16 M | $5.89 |
| Q3 2015 | +220,700 | Add 19.03% | 1.38 M | $4.20 |
| Q4 2015 | +152,300 | Add 11.03% | 1.53 M | $3.29 |
| Q1 2016 | -7,100 | Reduce 0.46% | 1.53 M | $4.21 |
| Q2 2016 | -85,800 | Reduce 5.62% | 1.44 M | $5.06 |
| Q3 2016 | -24,400 | Reduce 1.69% | 1.42 M | $5.50 |
| Q4 2016 | -115,500 | Reduce 8.16% | 1.3 M | $7.62 |
| Q1 2017 | +21,305 | Add 1.64% | 1.32 M | $9.50 |
| Q2 2017 | -1.02 M | Reduce 77.14% | 301,996 | $8.75 |
| Q3 2017 | -16,675 | Reduce 5.52% | 285,321 | $10.07 |
| Q4 2017 | -55,883 | Reduce 19.59% | 229,438 | $12.23 |
| Q1 2018 | -17,110 | Reduce 7.46% | 212,328 | $12.72 |
| Q2 2018 | -12,066 | Reduce 5.68% | 200,262 | $12.82 |
| Q3 2018 | -22,767 | Reduce 11.37% | 177,495 | $14.84 |
| Q4 2018 | +15,398 | Add 8.68% | 192,893 | $13.19 |
| Q1 2019 | +19,794 | Add 10.26% | 212,687 | $13.06 |
| Q2 2019 | -14,580 | Reduce 6.86% | 198,107 | $13.44 |
| Q3 2019 | +6,714 | Add 3.39% | 204,821 | $11.50 |
| Q4 2019 | -4,635 | Reduce 2.26% | 200,186 | $13.20 |
| Q1 2020 | -67,093 | Reduce 33.52% | 133,093 | $8.29 |
| Q2 2020 | -133,093 | Sold Out | 133,093 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +427,998 | New Buy | 427,998 | $12.19 |
| Q2 2024 | -180,726 | Reduce 42.23% | 247,272 | $11.17 |
| Q3 2024 | +1.79 M | Add 723.17% | 2.04 M | $11.68 |
| Q4 2024 | +1.94 M | Add 95.39% | 3.98 M | $8.87 |
| Q1 2025 | -3.05 M | Reduce 76.76% | 924,330 | $9.98 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.86 M | Add 309.10% | 3.78 M | $9.71 |
| Q3 2025 | +3.56 M | Add 94.10% | 7.34 M | $10.86 |
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 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to Vale S.A. (VALE) was in Q3 2025, adding 7,339,531 shares worth $79.71 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 7,339,531 shares of Vale S.A. (VALE), valued at approximately $79.71 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Vale S.A. (VALE) represents approximately 0.31% 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 Vale S.A. (VALE) was 7,339,531 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.