Frank Sands's AMZN Position Overview
Frank Sands (via Sands Capital Management, LLC) currently holds 7.44 M shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) worth $1.72 B, representing 5.22% 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, Frank Sands has maintained a long-term strategic position in AMZN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2015, adding 34.91 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2014, reducing 129.17 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Frank Sands's Amazoncom (AMZN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Amazoncom (AMZN) Trades by Frank Sands
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -973,987 | Reduce 11.58% | 7.44 M | $230.82 |
| Q3 2025 | -816,024 | Reduce 8.84% | 8.41 M | $219.57 |
| Q2 2025 | -1.86 M | Reduce 16.81% | 9.23 M | $219.39 |
| Q1 2025 | -713,177 | Reduce 6.04% | 11.09 M | $190.26 |
| Q4 2024 | -742,725 | Reduce 5.92% | 11.81 M | $219.39 |
| Q3 2024 | -442,620 | Reduce 3.41% | 12.55 M | $186.33 |
| Q2 2024 | +484,354 | Add 3.87% | 12.99 M | $193.25 |
| Q1 2024 | -717,747 | Reduce 5.43% | 12.51 M | $180.38 |
| Q4 2023 | -918,321 | Reduce 6.49% | 13.23 M | $151.94 |
| Q3 2023 | -477,925 | Reduce 3.27% | 14.14 M | $127.12 |
| Q2 2023 | -586,209 | Reduce 3.85% | 14.62 M | $130.36 |
| Q1 2023 | -887,025 | Reduce 5.51% | 15.21 M | $103.29 |
| Q4 2022 | -294,302 | Reduce 1.80% | 16.1 M | $0.08 |
| Q3 2022 | -946,540 | Reduce 5.46% | 16.39 M | $113.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +24,040 | Add 0.14% | 17.34 M | $106.21 |
| Q1 2022 | +448,500 | Add 2.66% | 17.31 M | $163.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +618,720 | Add 3.81% | 16.86 M | $166.72 |
| Q3 2021 | +2.18 M | Add 15.51% | 16.25 M | $164.25 |
| Q2 2021 | +335,960 | Add 2.45% | 14.06 M | $172.01 |
| Q1 2021 | -2.38 M | Reduce 14.76% | 13.73 M | $154.70 |
| Q4 2020 | -3.74 M | Reduce 18.85% | 16.11 M | $162.85 |
| Q3 2020 | -2.44 M | Reduce 10.95% | 19.85 M | $157.44 |
| Q2 2020 | -910,200 | Reduce 3.92% | 22.29 M | $137.94 |
| Q1 2020 | +6,500 | Add 0.03% | 23.2 M | $97.49 |
| Q4 2019 | -1.74 M | Reduce 6.97% | 23.19 M | $92.39 |
| Q3 2019 | -720,400 | Reduce 2.81% | 24.93 M | $86.80 |
| Q2 2019 | -656,480 | Reduce 2.50% | 25.65 M | $94.68 |
| Q1 2019 | -1.39 M | Reduce 5.00% | 26.31 M | $89.04 |
| Q4 2018 | -1.46 M | Reduce 5.02% | 27.69 M | $75.10 |
| Q3 2018 | -5.69 M | Reduce 16.33% | 29.16 M | $100.15 |
| Q2 2018 | -1.74 M | Reduce 4.77% | 34.85 M | $84.99 |
| Q1 2018 | -2.8 M | Reduce 7.10% | 36.59 M | $72.37 |
| Q4 2017 | +2.46 M | Add 6.66% | 39.39 M | $58.47 |
| Q3 2017 | -2.17 M | Reduce 5.54% | 36.93 M | $48.07 |
| Q2 2017 | -4.51 M | Reduce 10.35% | 39.09 M | $48.40 |
| Q1 2017 | -2.14 M | Reduce 4.68% | 43.61 M | $44.33 |
| Q4 2016 | -4.22 M | Reduce 8.44% | 45.75 M | $37.49 |
| Q3 2016 | +2.4 M | Add 5.04% | 49.97 M | $41.87 |
| Q2 2016 | +1.1 M | Add 2.38% | 47.57 M | $35.78 |
| Q1 2016 | +4.2 M | Add 9.95% | 46.46 M | $29.68 |
| Q4 2015 | +7.35 M | Add 21.05% | 42.26 M | $33.79 |
| Q3 2015 | +34.91 M | New Buy | 34.91 M | $25.59 |
| Q1 2015 | -56,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -129.17 M | Reduce 99.96% | 56,400 | $15.51 |
| Q3 2014 | -2.34 M | Reduce 1.78% | 129.22 M | $16.12 |
| Q2 2014 | +459,680 | Add 0.35% | 131.56 M | $16.24 |
| Q1 2014 | +2.48 M | Add 1.93% | 131.1 M | $16.82 |
| Q4 2013 | -26.46 M | Reduce 17.06% | 128.62 M | $19.94 |
| Q3 2013 | -12.11 M | Reduce 7.24% | 155.08 M | $15.63 |
| Q2 2013 | +167.19 M | Add 0.00% | 167.19 M | $13.88 |
Frank Sands's Amazoncom Investment FAQs
Frank Sands first purchased Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) in Q2 2013, acquiring 167,185,700 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Frank Sands has held Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Frank Sands's largest addition to Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) was in Q2 2013, adding 167,185,700 shares worth $2.32 B.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Frank Sands's firm, Sands Capital Management, LLC, owns 7,440,012 shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), valued at approximately $1.72 B.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) represents approximately 5.22% of Frank Sands's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Frank Sands's peak holding in Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) was 167,185,700 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.