In a significant portfolio shift, Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates dramatically increased its stake in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). According to a recent SEC filing, the firm boosted its holdings by nearly 190%, from 158.63K shares to 458.38K shares. This transaction increased the value of their VOO position from approximately $94.79 million to $314.82 million.
It is important to note that this information comes from a quarterly 13F filing, which is released with a delay. The reported trades took place during the second quarter of 2026, which ended on June 30th. While these filings offer a snapshot of a firm's holdings, they do not represent real-time trading activity. Bridgewater has not publicly commented on the specific reasons for this substantial increase in its S&P 500 exposure.