First Eagle Investment's GOOGL Position Overview
First Eagle Investment (via First Eagle Investment Management, LLC) currently holds 3.3M shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) worth $794.66 M, representing 1.45% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, First Eagle Investment has maintained a strategic position in GOOGL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 1.2M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2016, reducing 6.6M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
First Eagle Investment's Alphabet (GOOGL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOGL) Trades by First Eagle Investment
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +10.56 M | New Buy | 10.56 M | $38.90 |
| Q1 2016 | -6.61 M | Reduce 62.62% | 3.95 M | $38.14 |
| Q2 2016 | +10,120 | Add 0.26% | 3.96 M | $35.18 |
| Q3 2016 | -37,880 | Reduce 0.96% | 3.92 M | $40.20 |
| Q4 2016 | -88,020 | Reduce 2.25% | 3.83 M | $39.62 |
| Q1 2017 | -3,200 | Reduce 0.08% | 3.83 M | $42.39 |
| Q2 2017 | -67,580 | Reduce 1.77% | 3.76 M | $46.48 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.2 M | Add 31.97% | 4.96 M | $52.67 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.32 M | Reduce 26.56% | 3.64 M | $51.86 |
| Q2 2018 | -6,940 | Reduce 0.19% | 3.64 M | $56.46 |
| Q3 2018 | -3,420 | Reduce 0.09% | 3.63 M | $60.35 |
| Q4 2018 | -6,560 | Reduce 0.18% | 3.63 M | $52.25 |
| Q1 2019 | -26,360 | Reduce 0.73% | 3.6 M | $58.84 |
| Q3 2019 | -15,760 | Reduce 0.44% | 3.59 M | $61.06 |
| Q4 2019 | -9,840 | Reduce 0.27% | 3.58 M | $66.97 |
| Q1 2020 | -7,340 | Reduce 0.21% | 3.57 M | $58.10 |
| Q3 2020 | +381,040 | Add 10.68% | 3.95 M | $73.28 |
| Q4 2020 | +22,900 | Add 0.58% | 3.97 M | $87.63 |
| Q1 2021 | -43,920 | Reduce 1.11% | 3.93 M | $103.13 |
| Q2 2021 | -48,420 | Reduce 1.23% | 3.88 M | $122.09 |
| Q3 2021 | -82,440 | Reduce 2.12% | 3.8 M | $133.68 |
| Q4 2021 | -76,100 | Reduce 2.00% | 3.72 M | $144.85 |
| Q1 2022 | -15,720 | Reduce 0.42% | 3.71 M | $139.07 |
| Q2 2022 | -1,820 | Reduce 0.05% | 3.7 M | $108.96 |
| Q3 2022 | -69,137 | Reduce 1.87% | 3.63 M | $95.65 |
| Q4 2022 | -105,616 | Reduce 2.91% | 3.53 M | $88.23 |
| Q1 2023 | +5,520 | Add 0.16% | 3.53 M | $103.73 |
| Q2 2023 | -64,905 | Reduce 1.84% | 3.47 M | $119.70 |
| Q3 2023 | -33,526 | Reduce 0.97% | 3.44 M | $130.86 |
| Q4 2023 | -40,115 | Reduce 1.17% | 3.4 M | $139.69 |
| Q1 2024 | -29,231 | Reduce 0.86% | 3.37 M | $150.93 |
| Q2 2024 | -21,812 | Reduce 0.65% | 3.34 M | $182.15 |
| Q3 2024 | -1,612 | Reduce 0.05% | 3.34 M | $165.85 |
| Q4 2024 | -804 | Reduce 0.02% | 3.34 M | $189.30 |
| Q1 2025 | -1,569 | Reduce 0.05% | 3.34 M | $154.64 |
| Q2 2025 | -60,082 | Reduce 1.80% | 3.28 M | $176.23 |
| Q3 2025 | -11,767 | Reduce 0.36% | 3.27 M | $243.10 |
First Eagle Investment's Alphabet Investment FAQs
First Eagle Investment first purchased Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) in Q4 2015, acquiring 10,557,080 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Eagle Investment has held Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Eagle Investment's largest addition to Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) was in Q4 2015, adding 10,557,080 shares worth $410.68 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, First Eagle Investment's firm, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, owns 3,268,864 shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL), valued at approximately $794.66 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 1.45% of First Eagle Investment'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.
First Eagle Investment's peak holding in Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) was 10,557,080 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.