Frank Sands's GOOGL Position Overview
Frank Sands (via Sands Capital Management, LLC) currently holds 4.8M shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) worth $1.16 B, representing 3.20% 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 GOOGL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 2.1M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2020, reducing 6.6M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Frank Sands's Alphabet (GOOGL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOGL) Trades by Frank Sands
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +39.39 M | New Buy | 39.39 M | $38.90 |
| Q1 2016 | +443,020 | Add 1.12% | 39.83 M | $38.15 |
| Q2 2016 | -2.13 M | Reduce 5.34% | 37.71 M | $35.18 |
| Q3 2016 | -2.51 M | Reduce 6.65% | 35.2 M | $40.20 |
| Q4 2016 | -2.47 M | Reduce 7.02% | 32.73 M | $39.62 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.34 M | Reduce 4.10% | 31.39 M | $42.39 |
| Q2 2017 | -2 M | Reduce 6.36% | 29.39 M | $46.48 |
| Q3 2017 | -1.79 M | Reduce 6.11% | 27.6 M | $48.69 |
| Q4 2017 | -853,880 | Reduce 3.09% | 26.74 M | $52.67 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.64 M | Reduce 6.13% | 25.1 M | $51.86 |
| Q2 2018 | +2.07 M | Add 8.24% | 27.17 M | $56.46 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.8 M | Reduce 6.61% | 25.37 M | $60.35 |
| Q4 2018 | -1.36 M | Reduce 5.36% | 24.01 M | $52.25 |
| Q1 2019 | -1.16 M | Reduce 4.84% | 22.85 M | $58.84 |
| Q2 2019 | -795,700 | Reduce 3.48% | 22.05 M | $54.14 |
| Q3 2019 | -501,340 | Reduce 2.27% | 21.55 M | $61.06 |
| Q4 2019 | -902,140 | Reduce 4.19% | 20.65 M | $66.97 |
| Q1 2020 | -2.19 M | Reduce 10.58% | 18.47 M | $58.10 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.94 M | Reduce 10.53% | 16.52 M | $70.90 |
| Q3 2020 | -4.46 M | Reduce 27.00% | 12.06 M | $73.28 |
| Q4 2020 | -6.59 M | Reduce 54.66% | 5.47 M | $87.63 |
| Q1 2021 | -37,880 | Reduce 0.69% | 5.43 M | $103.13 |
| Q2 2021 | +288,880 | Add 5.32% | 5.72 M | $122.09 |
| Q3 2021 | +95,700 | Add 1.67% | 5.81 M | $133.68 |
| Q4 2021 | -344,900 | Reduce 5.93% | 5.47 M | $144.85 |
| Q1 2022 | +100,220 | Add 1.83% | 5.57 M | $139.07 |
| Q2 2022 | +43,800 | Add 0.79% | 5.61 M | $108.96 |
| Q3 2022 | -498,616 | Reduce 8.88% | 5.12 M | $95.65 |
| Q4 2022 | -149,089 | Reduce 2.91% | 4.97 M | $0.09 |
| Q1 2023 | -555,398 | Reduce 11.18% | 4.41 M | $103.73 |
| Q2 2023 | -62,028 | Reduce 1.41% | 4.35 M | $119.70 |
| Q3 2023 | -57,996 | Reduce 1.33% | 4.29 M | $130.86 |
| Q4 2023 | -166,950 | Reduce 3.89% | 4.12 M | $139.69 |
| Q1 2024 | -338,567 | Reduce 8.21% | 3.79 M | $150.93 |
| Q2 2024 | -26,840 | Reduce 0.71% | 3.76 M | $182.15 |
| Q3 2024 | -4,971 | Reduce 0.13% | 3.75 M | $165.85 |
| Q4 2024 | -134,010 | Reduce 3.57% | 3.62 M | $189.30 |
| Q1 2025 | -269,688 | Reduce 7.45% | 3.35 M | $154.64 |
| Q2 2025 | -263,848 | Reduce 7.88% | 3.09 M | $176.23 |
| Q3 2025 | +1.69 M | Add 54.61% | 4.77 M | $243.10 |
Frank Sands's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Frank Sands first purchased Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) in Q4 2015, acquiring 39,391,520 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. (GOOGL) 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. (GOOGL) was in Q4 2015, adding 39,391,520 shares worth $1.53 B. 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 4,771,097 shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL), valued at approximately $1.16 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) represents approximately 3.20% 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. (GOOGL) was 39,834,540 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.