Frank Sands's GOOG Position Overview
Frank Sands (via Sands Capital Management, LLC) currently holds 603.4K shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) worth $0, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Frank Sands has maintained a strategic position in GOOG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2016, adding 1.6M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 6.5M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Frank Sands's Alphabet (GOOG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOG) Trades by Frank Sands
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +18.03 M | New Buy | 18.03 M | $37.94 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.64 M | Add 9.10% | 19.67 M | $37.25 |
| Q2 2016 | -1.02 M | Reduce 5.17% | 18.66 M | $34.60 |
| Q3 2016 | -1.14 M | Reduce 6.12% | 17.51 M | $38.86 |
| Q4 2016 | -1.09 M | Reduce 6.23% | 16.42 M | $38.59 |
| Q1 2017 | -181,660 | Reduce 1.11% | 16.24 M | $41.48 |
| Q2 2017 | -942,760 | Reduce 5.80% | 15.3 M | $45.44 |
| Q3 2017 | -6.49 M | Reduce 42.45% | 8.8 M | $47.96 |
| Q4 2017 | -653,580 | Reduce 7.42% | 8.15 M | $52.32 |
| Q1 2018 | -709,860 | Reduce 8.71% | 7.44 M | $51.59 |
| Q2 2018 | -199,080 | Reduce 2.68% | 7.24 M | $55.78 |
| Q3 2018 | -479,440 | Reduce 6.62% | 6.76 M | $59.67 |
| Q4 2018 | -310,760 | Reduce 4.60% | 6.45 M | $51.78 |
| Q1 2019 | -200,020 | Reduce 3.10% | 6.25 M | $58.67 |
| Q2 2019 | -157,340 | Reduce 2.52% | 6.09 M | $54.05 |
| Q3 2019 | -148,660 | Reduce 2.44% | 5.95 M | $60.95 |
| Q4 2019 | -2.18 M | Reduce 36.67% | 3.77 M | $66.85 |
| Q1 2020 | -69,220 | Reduce 1.84% | 3.7 M | $58.14 |
| Q2 2020 | +11,640 | Add 0.31% | 3.71 M | $70.68 |
| Q3 2020 | +65,060 | Add 1.75% | 3.77 M | $73.48 |
| Q4 2020 | -244,560 | Reduce 6.48% | 3.53 M | $87.59 |
| Q1 2021 | -36,600 | Reduce 1.04% | 3.49 M | $103.43 |
| Q2 2021 | +200,560 | Add 5.74% | 3.69 M | $125.32 |
| Q3 2021 | +72,600 | Add 1.97% | 3.76 M | $133.27 |
| Q4 2021 | -289,180 | Reduce 7.68% | 3.48 M | $144.68 |
| Q1 2022 | -950,900 | Reduce 27.36% | 2.52 M | $139.65 |
| Q2 2022 | -727,140 | Reduce 28.80% | 1.8 M | $109.37 |
| Q3 2022 | -169,667 | Reduce 9.44% | 1.63 M | $96.15 |
| Q4 2022 | -54,631 | Reduce 3.36% | 1.57 M | $0.09 |
| Q1 2023 | -146,985 | Reduce 9.34% | 1.43 M | $104.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -657,177 | Reduce 46.08% | 768,940 | $120.97 |
| Q3 2023 | -8,747 | Reduce 1.14% | 760,193 | $131.85 |
| Q4 2023 | -36,436 | Reduce 4.79% | 723,757 | $140.93 |
| Q1 2024 | -33,269 | Reduce 4.60% | 690,488 | $152.26 |
| Q2 2024 | -5,269 | Reduce 0.76% | 685,219 | $183.42 |
| Q3 2024 | -983 | Reduce 0.14% | 684,236 | $167.19 |
| Q4 2024 | -26,793 | Reduce 3.92% | 657,443 | $190.44 |
| Q1 2025 | -33,259 | Reduce 5.06% | 624,184 | $156.23 |
| Q2 2025 | -20,799 | Reduce 3.33% | 603,385 | $177.39 |
| Q3 2025 | -603,385 | Sold Out | 603,385 | $0.00 |
Frank Sands's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Frank Sands first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) in Q4 2015, acquiring 18,032,500 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 Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Frank Sands's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was in Q4 2015, adding 18,032,500 shares worth $684.22 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Frank Sands's firm, Sands Capital Management, LLC, owns 603,385 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), valued at approximately $0. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) represents approximately 0.00% of Frank Sands'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.
Frank Sands's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was 19,673,280 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.