Ray Dalio's VLO Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 46,334 shares of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) worth $7.89 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 33 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Ray Dalio has maintained a strategic position in VLO, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2018, adding 313,344 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2013, reducing 415,457 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ray Dalio's Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Trades by Ray Dalio
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +546,258 | Add 0.00% | 546,257 | $34.77 |
| Q3 2013 | -130,800 | Reduce 23.94% | 415,457 | $34.15 |
| Q4 2013 | -415,457 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +46,257 | New Buy | 46,257 | $53.09 |
| Q2 2014 | +126,200 | Add 272.82% | 172,457 | $50.10 |
| Q3 2014 | +16,900 | Add 9.80% | 189,357 | $46.27 |
| Q4 2014 | +77,900 | Add 41.14% | 267,257 | $49.50 |
| Q1 2015 | -171,100 | Reduce 64.02% | 96,157 | $63.63 |
| Q2 2015 | +38,200 | Add 39.73% | 134,357 | $62.60 |
| Q3 2015 | +179,800 | Add 133.82% | 314,157 | $60.10 |
| Q4 2015 | -131,300 | Reduce 41.79% | 182,857 | $70.71 |
| Q1 2016 | -54,566 | Reduce 29.84% | 128,291 | $64.14 |
| Q2 2016 | +41,000 | Add 31.96% | 169,291 | $51.00 |
| Q3 2016 | -67,691 | Reduce 39.98% | 101,600 | $53.00 |
| Q4 2016 | -101,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +84,155 | New Buy | 84,155 | $92.77 |
| Q2 2018 | -49,390 | Reduce 58.69% | 34,765 | $110.83 |
| Q3 2018 | -30,143 | Reduce 86.71% | 4,622 | $113.80 |
| Q4 2018 | +313,344 | Add 6779.40% | 317,966 | $74.97 |
| Q1 2019 | -274,039 | Reduce 86.19% | 43,927 | $84.82 |
| Q2 2019 | -43,927 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +31,759 | New Buy | 31,759 | $101.55 |
| Q2 2022 | +99,768 | Add 314.14% | 131,527 | $106.28 |
| Q3 2022 | -12,119 | Reduce 9.21% | 119,408 | $106.85 |
| Q4 2022 | -68,649 | Reduce 57.49% | 50,759 | $126.86 |
| Q1 2023 | -20,033 | Reduce 39.47% | 30,726 | $139.60 |
| Q2 2023 | +13,731 | Add 44.69% | 44,457 | $117.30 |
| Q3 2023 | -35,950 | Reduce 80.86% | 8,507 | $141.71 |
| Q4 2023 | +28,718 | Add 337.58% | 37,225 | $130.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +35,597 | Add 95.63% | 72,822 | $170.69 |
| Q2 2024 | +9,036 | Add 12.41% | 81,858 | $156.76 |
| Q3 2024 | -81,858 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +46,334 | New Buy | 46,334 | $170.26 |
Ray Dalio's Valero Energy Corporation Investment FAQs
Ray Dalio first purchased Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 546,257 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) for 33 quarters since Q2 2013.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) was in Q2 2013, adding 546,257 shares worth $18.99 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Ray Dalio's firm, Bridgewater Associates, Lp, owns 46,334 shares of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), valued at approximately $7.89 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) represents approximately 0.03% of Ray Dalio's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Ray Dalio's peak holding in Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) was 546,257 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.