Chris Davis's GOOG Position Overview
Chris Davis (via Davis Selected Advisers) currently holds 646.1K shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) worth $157.35 M, representing 0.82% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Chris Davis has maintained a strategic position in GOOG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 333.6K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2023, reducing 3.8M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chris Davis's Alphabet (GOOG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOG) Trades by Chris Davis
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +27.94 M | New Buy | 27.94 M | $37.94 |
| Q1 2016 | -379,860 | Reduce 1.36% | 27.56 M | $37.25 |
| Q2 2016 | -199,520 | Reduce 0.72% | 27.36 M | $34.60 |
| Q3 2016 | -837,960 | Reduce 3.06% | 26.52 M | $38.86 |
| Q4 2016 | -777,340 | Reduce 2.93% | 25.75 M | $38.59 |
| Q1 2017 | -733,980 | Reduce 2.85% | 25.01 M | $41.48 |
| Q2 2017 | -1.2 M | Reduce 4.79% | 23.82 M | $45.44 |
| Q3 2017 | -851,400 | Reduce 3.57% | 22.96 M | $47.93 |
| Q4 2017 | +333,640 | Add 1.45% | 23.3 M | $52.32 |
| Q1 2018 | -416,520 | Reduce 1.79% | 22.88 M | $51.59 |
| Q2 2018 | -406,280 | Reduce 1.78% | 22.48 M | $55.78 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.81 M | Reduce 8.04% | 20.67 M | $59.67 |
| Q4 2018 | -257,400 | Reduce 1.25% | 20.41 M | $51.78 |
| Q1 2019 | -785,080 | Reduce 3.85% | 19.63 M | $58.67 |
| Q2 2019 | -440,200 | Reduce 2.24% | 19.19 M | $54.05 |
| Q3 2019 | -884,740 | Reduce 4.61% | 18.3 M | $60.95 |
| Q4 2019 | -668,880 | Reduce 3.65% | 17.63 M | $66.85 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.62 M | Reduce 9.17% | 16.02 M | $58.14 |
| Q2 2020 | -228,580 | Reduce 1.43% | 15.79 M | $70.68 |
| Q3 2020 | -810,720 | Reduce 5.14% | 14.98 M | $73.48 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.24 M | Reduce 8.31% | 13.73 M | $87.59 |
| Q1 2021 | -2.16 M | Reduce 15.73% | 11.57 M | $103.43 |
| Q2 2021 | -2.47 M | Reduce 21.38% | 9.1 M | $125.32 |
| Q3 2021 | -3.3 M | Reduce 36.24% | 5.8 M | $133.27 |
| Q4 2021 | -119,500 | Reduce 2.06% | 5.68 M | $144.68 |
| Q1 2022 | -254,740 | Reduce 4.48% | 5.43 M | $139.65 |
| Q2 2022 | -257,560 | Reduce 4.75% | 5.17 M | $109.37 |
| Q3 2022 | -510,286 | Reduce 9.87% | 4.66 M | $96.15 |
| Q4 2022 | -151,528 | Reduce 3.25% | 4.51 M | $88.73 |
| Q1 2023 | +59,749 | Add 1.33% | 4.57 M | $104.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -3.84 M | Reduce 84.05% | 728,618 | $120.97 |
| Q3 2023 | -16,441 | Reduce 2.26% | 712,177 | $131.85 |
| Q4 2023 | -12,785 | Reduce 1.80% | 699,392 | $140.93 |
| Q1 2024 | -28,325 | Reduce 4.05% | 671,067 | $152.26 |
| Q2 2024 | +4,380 | Add 0.65% | 675,447 | $183.42 |
| Q3 2024 | -9,771 | Reduce 1.45% | 665,676 | $167.19 |
| Q4 2024 | -18,720 | Reduce 2.81% | 646,956 | $190.44 |
| Q1 2025 | -259 | Reduce 0.04% | 646,697 | $156.23 |
| Q2 2025 | +3,693 | Add 0.57% | 650,390 | $177.39 |
| Q3 2025 | -4,339 | Reduce 0.67% | 646,051 | $243.55 |
Chris Davis's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Chris Davis first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) in Q4 2015, acquiring 27,942,180 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chris Davis has held Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chris Davis's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was in Q4 2015, adding 27,942,180 shares worth $1.06 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Chris Davis's firm, Davis Selected Advisers, owns 646,051 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), valued at approximately $157.35 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) represents approximately 0.82% of Chris Davis'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.
Chris Davis's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was 27,942,180 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.