Donald Smith & Co's AER Position Overview
Donald Smith & Co (via Donald Smith & Co., Inc.) currently holds 3.12 M shares of AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) worth $378.07 M, representing 7.54% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Donald Smith & Co has maintained a long-term strategic position in AER, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 2.3 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 881,130 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Donald Smith & Co's AerCap Holdings NV (AER) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AerCap Holdings NV (AER) Trades by Donald Smith & Co
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +10.37 M | Add 0.00% | 10.37 M | $17.46 |
| Q3 2013 | -217,337 | Reduce 2.10% | 10.15 M | $19.46 |
| Q4 2013 | -625,378 | Reduce 6.16% | 9.53 M | $38.35 |
| Q1 2014 | -356,822 | Reduce 3.74% | 9.17 M | $42.19 |
| Q2 2014 | -576,360 | Reduce 6.28% | 8.6 M | $45.80 |
| Q3 2014 | -18,982 | Reduce 0.22% | 8.58 M | $40.90 |
| Q4 2014 | +2.3 M | Add 26.85% | 10.88 M | $38.82 |
| Q1 2015 | -388,522 | Reduce 3.57% | 10.49 M | $43.65 |
| Q2 2015 | -128,270 | Reduce 1.22% | 10.36 M | $45.79 |
| Q3 2015 | -786,268 | Reduce 7.59% | 9.58 M | $38.24 |
| Q4 2015 | -101,943 | Reduce 1.06% | 9.47 M | $43.16 |
| Q1 2016 | -521,754 | Reduce 5.51% | 8.95 M | $38.76 |
| Q2 2016 | +85,260 | Add 0.95% | 9.04 M | $33.59 |
| Q3 2016 | +47,571 | Add 0.53% | 9.09 M | $38.49 |
| Q4 2016 | -99,474 | Reduce 1.09% | 8.99 M | $41.61 |
| Q1 2017 | -47,869 | Reduce 0.53% | 8.94 M | $45.97 |
| Q2 2017 | -113,818 | Reduce 1.27% | 8.82 M | $46.43 |
| Q3 2017 | -327,164 | Reduce 3.71% | 8.5 M | $51.11 |
| Q4 2017 | -65,585 | Reduce 0.77% | 8.43 M | $52.61 |
| Q1 2018 | -575,267 | Reduce 6.82% | 7.86 M | $50.72 |
| Q2 2018 | -451,958 | Reduce 5.75% | 7.4 M | $54.15 |
| Q3 2018 | -409,113 | Reduce 5.53% | 6.99 M | $57.52 |
| Q4 2018 | -136,701 | Reduce 1.95% | 6.86 M | $39.60 |
| Q1 2019 | -881,130 | Reduce 12.85% | 5.98 M | $46.54 |
| Q2 2019 | -296,294 | Reduce 4.96% | 5.68 M | $52.01 |
| Q3 2019 | -23,700 | Reduce 0.42% | 5.66 M | $54.75 |
| Q4 2019 | -508,842 | Reduce 8.99% | 5.15 M | $61.47 |
| Q1 2020 | -219,644 | Reduce 4.27% | 4.93 M | $22.79 |
| Q2 2020 | -232,912 | Reduce 4.73% | 4.7 M | $30.80 |
| Q3 2020 | +399,671 | Add 8.51% | 5.1 M | $25.19 |
| Q4 2020 | -666,740 | Reduce 13.09% | 4.43 M | $45.58 |
| Q1 2021 | -719,644 | Reduce 16.25% | 3.71 M | $58.74 |
| Q2 2021 | +250,096 | Add 6.74% | 3.96 M | $51.21 |
| Q3 2021 | +35,335 | Add 0.89% | 3.99 M | $57.81 |
| Q4 2021 | -98,952 | Reduce 2.48% | 3.9 M | $65.42 |
| Q1 2022 | +145,400 | Add 3.73% | 4.04 M | $50.28 |
| Q2 2022 | +56,310 | Add 1.39% | 4.1 M | $40.94 |
| Q3 2022 | +18,575 | Add 0.45% | 4.12 M | $42.33 |
| Q4 2022 | -153,013 | Reduce 3.72% | 3.96 M | $58.32 |
| Q1 2023 | -69,241 | Reduce 1.75% | 3.89 M | $56.23 |
| Q2 2023 | -41,282 | Reduce 1.06% | 3.85 M | $63.52 |
| Q3 2023 | +6,009 | Add 0.16% | 3.86 M | $62.67 |
| Q4 2023 | +211,260 | Add 5.48% | 4.07 M | $74.32 |
| Q1 2024 | +10,670 | Add 0.26% | 4.08 M | $86.91 |
| Q2 2024 | -578,757 | Reduce 14.18% | 3.5 M | $93.20 |
| Q3 2024 | +23,994 | Add 0.69% | 3.53 M | $94.72 |
| Q4 2024 | -73,888 | Reduce 2.10% | 3.45 M | $95.70 |
| Q1 2025 | -154,330 | Reduce 4.47% | 3.3 M | $102.17 |
| Q2 2025 | -163,451 | Reduce 4.96% | 3.13 M | $117.00 |
| Q3 2025 | -9,110 | Reduce 0.29% | 3.12 M | $121.00 |
Donald Smith & Co's AerCap Holdings NV Investment FAQs
Donald Smith & Co first purchased AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) in Q2 2013, acquiring 10,371,253 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Donald Smith & Co has held AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Donald Smith & Co's largest addition to AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) was in Q2 2013, adding 10,371,253 shares worth $181.08 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Donald Smith & Co's firm, Donald Smith & Co., Inc., owns 3,124,528 shares of AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER), valued at approximately $378.07 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) represents approximately 7.54% of Donald Smith & Co'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.
Donald Smith & Co's peak holding in AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) was 10,879,013 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.