David Tepper's GOOG Position Overview
David Tepper (via Appaloosa Lp) currently holds 1.4M shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) worth $337.93 M, representing 4.58% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, David Tepper has maintained a strategic position in GOOG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2019, adding 4.6M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2017, reducing 4.2M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
David Tepper's Alphabet (GOOG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOG) Trades by David Tepper
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +10.72 M | New Buy | 10.72 M | $37.94 |
| Q1 2016 | +12.01 M | Add 0.00% | 12.01 M | $37.25 |
| Q2 2016 | +589,000 | Add 4.90% | 12.6 M | $34.60 |
| Q3 2016 | -3.16 M | Reduce 25.08% | 9.44 M | $38.86 |
| Q4 2016 | +220,000 | Add 2.33% | 9.66 M | $38.59 |
| Q1 2017 | -160,000 | Reduce 1.66% | 9.5 M | $41.48 |
| Q2 2017 | +2.2 M | Add 23.16% | 11.7 M | $45.44 |
| Q3 2017 | -340,000 | Reduce 2.91% | 11.36 M | $47.96 |
| Q4 2017 | -4.25 M | Reduce 37.37% | 7.11 M | $52.32 |
| Q1 2018 | +1 M | Add 14.09% | 8.12 M | $51.59 |
| Q2 2018 | -1.5 M | Reduce 18.44% | 6.62 M | $55.78 |
| Q3 2018 | -2.62 M | Reduce 39.58% | 4 M | $59.67 |
| Q4 2018 | -1.09 M | Reduce 27.20% | 2.91 M | $51.78 |
| Q1 2019 | -12,000 | Reduce 0.41% | 2.9 M | $58.67 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.4 M | Add 48.28% | 4.3 M | $54.05 |
| Q3 2019 | +4.6 M | Add 106.93% | 8.9 M | $60.95 |
| Q4 2019 | -98,000 | Reduce 1.10% | 8.8 M | $66.85 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.58 M | Reduce 17.95% | 7.22 M | $58.14 |
| Q2 2020 | -540,000 | Reduce 7.48% | 6.68 M | $70.68 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.53 M | Reduce 22.90% | 5.15 M | $73.48 |
| Q4 2020 | -60,000 | Reduce 1.17% | 5.09 M | $87.59 |
| Q1 2021 | -470,000 | Reduce 9.23% | 4.62 M | $103.43 |
| Q2 2021 | -1.7 M | Reduce 36.80% | 2.92 M | $125.32 |
| Q3 2021 | +20,000 | Add 0.68% | 2.94 M | $133.27 |
| Q4 2021 | -240,000 | Reduce 8.16% | 2.7 M | $144.68 |
| Q1 2022 | -320,000 | Reduce 11.85% | 2.38 M | $139.65 |
| Q2 2022 | -380,000 | Reduce 15.97% | 2 M | $109.37 |
| Q3 2022 | -5,000 | Reduce 0.25% | 2 M | $96.15 |
| Q1 2023 | +115,000 | Add 5.76% | 2.11 M | $104.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +200,000 | Add 9.48% | 2.31 M | $120.97 |
| Q3 2023 | +440,000 | Add 19.05% | 2.75 M | $131.85 |
| Q4 2023 | -450,000 | Reduce 16.36% | 2.3 M | $140.93 |
| Q1 2024 | -225,000 | Reduce 9.78% | 2.08 M | $152.26 |
| Q2 2024 | -150,000 | Reduce 7.23% | 1.92 M | $183.42 |
| Q3 2024 | -43,036 | Reduce 2.24% | 1.88 M | $167.19 |
| Q4 2024 | -1 | Reduce 0.00% | 1.88 M | $190.44 |
| Q1 2025 | +128,037 | Add 6.80% | 2.01 M | $156.23 |
| Q2 2025 | -510,000 | Reduce 25.37% | 1.5 M | $177.39 |
| Q3 2025 | -112,500 | Reduce 7.50% | 1.39 M | $243.55 |
David Tepper's Alphabet Investment FAQs
David Tepper first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) in Q4 2015, acquiring 10,723,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
David Tepper has held Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
David Tepper's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was in Q1 2016, adding 12,011,000 shares worth $447.38 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, David Tepper's firm, Appaloosa Lp, owns 1,387,500 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), valued at approximately $337.93 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 4.58% of David Tepper'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.
David Tepper's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was 12,600,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.