Ray Dalio's VZ Position Overview
Ray Dalio (via Bridgewater Associates, Lp) currently holds 563,735 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) worth $24.78 M, representing 0.10% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 32 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Ray Dalio has maintained a strategic position in VZ, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2025, adding 505,015 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 328,512 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ray Dalio's Verizon Communications (VZ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Verizon Communications (VZ) Trades by Ray Dalio
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +229,724 | New Buy | 229,724 | $46.67 |
| Q4 2013 | +227,900 | Add 99.21% | 457,624 | $49.14 |
| Q1 2014 | +162,841 | Add 35.58% | 620,465 | $47.57 |
| Q2 2014 | -139,200 | Reduce 22.43% | 481,265 | $48.93 |
| Q3 2014 | -217,900 | Reduce 45.28% | 263,365 | $49.99 |
| Q4 2014 | -95,100 | Reduce 36.11% | 168,265 | $46.78 |
| Q1 2015 | -4,700 | Reduce 2.79% | 163,565 | $48.63 |
| Q2 2015 | +127,100 | Add 77.71% | 290,665 | $46.61 |
| Q3 2015 | +288,000 | Add 99.08% | 578,665 | $43.51 |
| Q4 2015 | -155,000 | Reduce 26.79% | 423,665 | $46.22 |
| Q1 2016 | -203,600 | Reduce 48.06% | 220,065 | $54.08 |
| Q2 2016 | -220,065 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +55,600 | New Buy | 55,600 | $51.98 |
| Q4 2016 | -49,400 | Reduce 88.85% | 6,200 | $53.39 |
| Q1 2017 | +7,149 | Add 115.31% | 13,349 | $48.77 |
| Q2 2017 | +48,308 | Add 361.88% | 61,657 | $44.67 |
| Q3 2017 | -61,657 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +232,367 | New Buy | 232,367 | $47.82 |
| Q2 2018 | -70,073 | Reduce 30.16% | 162,294 | $50.31 |
| Q3 2018 | -162,294 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +164,516 | New Buy | 164,516 | $57.13 |
| Q3 2019 | +163,996 | Add 99.68% | 328,512 | $60.36 |
| Q4 2019 | -328,512 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +35,476 | New Buy | 35,476 | $53.73 |
| Q2 2020 | -35,476 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +20,571 | New Buy | 20,571 | $56.05 |
| Q3 2021 | +1,213 | Add 5.90% | 21,784 | $54.03 |
| Q4 2021 | +150,209 | Add 689.54% | 171,993 | $51.96 |
| Q1 2022 | -171,993 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +30,523 | New Buy | 30,523 | $45.36 |
| Q2 2025 | +28,197 | Add 92.38% | 58,720 | $43.27 |
| Q3 2025 | +505,015 | Add 860.04% | 563,735 | $43.95 |
Ray Dalio's Verizon Communications Investment FAQs
Ray Dalio first purchased Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) in Q3 2013, acquiring 229,724 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 Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) for 32 quarters since Q3 2013.
Ray Dalio's largest addition to Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was in Q3 2025, adding 563,735 shares worth $24.78 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Ray Dalio's firm, Bridgewater Associates, Lp, owns 563,735 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), valued at approximately $24.78 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) represents approximately 0.10% of Ray Dalio's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Ray Dalio's peak holding in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was 620,465 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2014.