Chris Davis's GOOGL Position Overview
Chris Davis (via Davis Selected Advisers) currently holds 2.77 M shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) worth $673.53 M, representing 3.52% 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 GOOGL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2021, adding 28,320 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2018, reducing 2.65 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chris Davis's Alphabet (GOOGL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOGL) Trades by Chris Davis
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +18.87 M | New Buy | 18.87 M | $38.90 |
| Q1 2016 | -358,260 | Reduce 1.90% | 18.51 M | $38.15 |
| Q2 2016 | -282,860 | Reduce 1.53% | 18.23 M | $35.18 |
| Q3 2016 | -743,720 | Reduce 4.08% | 17.48 M | $40.20 |
| Q4 2016 | -991,740 | Reduce 5.67% | 16.49 M | $39.62 |
| Q1 2017 | -711,940 | Reduce 4.32% | 15.78 M | $42.39 |
| Q2 2017 | -797,720 | Reduce 5.05% | 14.98 M | $46.48 |
| Q3 2017 | -667,840 | Reduce 4.46% | 14.32 M | $48.66 |
| Q4 2017 | -285,780 | Reduce 2.00% | 14.03 M | $52.67 |
| Q1 2018 | -524,940 | Reduce 3.74% | 13.5 M | $51.86 |
| Q2 2018 | -289,540 | Reduce 2.14% | 13.22 M | $56.46 |
| Q3 2018 | -2.65 M | Reduce 20.04% | 10.57 M | $60.35 |
| Q4 2018 | -576,060 | Reduce 5.45% | 9.99 M | $52.25 |
| Q1 2019 | -406,020 | Reduce 4.06% | 9.58 M | $58.84 |
| Q2 2019 | -201,320 | Reduce 2.10% | 9.38 M | $54.14 |
| Q3 2019 | -345,560 | Reduce 3.68% | 9.04 M | $61.06 |
| Q4 2019 | -353,220 | Reduce 3.91% | 8.68 M | $66.97 |
| Q1 2020 | -396,980 | Reduce 4.57% | 8.29 M | $58.10 |
| Q2 2020 | -190,600 | Reduce 2.30% | 8.1 M | $70.90 |
| Q3 2020 | -2.15 M | Reduce 26.58% | 5.94 M | $73.28 |
| Q4 2020 | -259,100 | Reduce 4.36% | 5.69 M | $87.63 |
| Q1 2021 | -383,700 | Reduce 6.75% | 5.3 M | $103.13 |
| Q2 2021 | +28,320 | Add 0.53% | 5.33 M | $122.09 |
| Q3 2021 | -40,980 | Reduce 0.77% | 5.29 M | $133.68 |
| Q4 2021 | -61,040 | Reduce 1.15% | 5.23 M | $144.85 |
| Q1 2022 | -197,600 | Reduce 3.78% | 5.03 M | $139.07 |
| Q2 2022 | -242,960 | Reduce 4.83% | 4.79 M | $108.96 |
| Q3 2022 | -393,759 | Reduce 8.22% | 4.39 M | $95.65 |
| Q4 2022 | -116,777 | Reduce 2.66% | 4.28 M | $88.23 |
| Q1 2023 | +25,525 | Add 0.60% | 4.3 M | $103.73 |
| Q2 2023 | -695,750 | Reduce 16.17% | 3.61 M | $119.72 |
| Q3 2023 | -38,409 | Reduce 1.06% | 3.57 M | $130.87 |
| Q4 2023 | -46,167 | Reduce 1.29% | 3.52 M | $139.71 |
| Q1 2024 | -439,761 | Reduce 12.49% | 3.08 M | $150.93 |
| Q2 2024 | -7,857 | Reduce 0.25% | 3.07 M | $182.15 |
| Q3 2024 | -11,818 | Reduce 0.38% | 3.06 M | $165.85 |
| Q4 2024 | -46,903 | Reduce 1.53% | 3.02 M | $189.30 |
| Q1 2025 | +23,779 | Add 0.79% | 3.04 M | $154.64 |
| Q2 2025 | -185,070 | Reduce 6.09% | 2.85 M | $176.23 |
| Q3 2025 | -83,819 | Reduce 2.94% | 2.77 M | $243.10 |
Chris Davis's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Chris Davis first purchased Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) in Q4 2015, acquiring 18,869,440 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. (GOOGL) 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. (GOOGL) was in Q4 2015, adding 18,869,440 shares worth $734.03 M. 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 2,770,594 shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL), valued at approximately $673.53 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) represents approximately 3.52% 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. (GOOGL) was 18,869,440 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.