Frank Sands's MELI Position Overview
Frank Sands (via Sands Capital Management, LLC) currently holds 509.8K shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) worth $1.19 B, representing 3.29% 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 MELI, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2020, adding 561.4K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2016, reducing 1.1M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Frank Sands's MercadoLibre (MELI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly MercadoLibre (MELI) Trades by Frank Sands
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +1.93 M | Add 0.00% | 1.93 M | $107.76 |
| Q3 2013 | +302,300 | Add 15.62% | 2.24 M | $134.91 |
| Q4 2013 | +61,905 | Add 2.77% | 2.3 M | $107.79 |
| Q1 2014 | -908,635 | Reduce 39.52% | 1.39 M | $95.11 |
| Q2 2014 | +28,025 | Add 2.02% | 1.42 M | $95.40 |
| Q3 2014 | +28,745 | Add 2.03% | 1.45 M | $108.65 |
| Q4 2014 | +143,085 | Add 9.89% | 1.59 M | $127.67 |
| Q1 2015 | +66,875 | Add 4.21% | 1.66 M | $122.52 |
| Q2 2015 | +54,725 | Add 3.30% | 1.71 M | $141.70 |
| Q3 2015 | +14,180 | Add 0.83% | 1.73 M | $91.06 |
| Q4 2015 | -301,195 | Reduce 17.45% | 1.42 M | $114.34 |
| Q1 2016 | -1.1 M | Reduce 76.91% | 329,065 | $117.85 |
| Q2 2016 | +48,050 | Add 14.60% | 377,115 | $140.67 |
| Q3 2016 | +15,550 | Add 4.12% | 392,665 | $184.97 |
| Q4 2016 | +8,383 | Add 2.13% | 401,048 | $156.14 |
| Q1 2017 | +14,234 | Add 3.55% | 415,282 | $211.47 |
| Q2 2017 | -24,911 | Reduce 6.00% | 390,371 | $250.88 |
| Q3 2017 | -4,025 | Reduce 1.03% | 386,346 | $258.93 |
| Q4 2017 | -89,940 | Reduce 23.28% | 296,406 | $314.66 |
| Q1 2018 | -54,433 | Reduce 18.36% | 241,973 | $356.39 |
| Q2 2018 | +9,300 | Add 3.84% | 251,273 | $298.93 |
| Q3 2018 | +15,800 | Add 6.29% | 267,073 | $340.47 |
| Q4 2018 | +45,681 | Add 17.10% | 312,754 | $292.85 |
| Q1 2019 | -7,256 | Reduce 2.32% | 305,498 | $507.73 |
| Q2 2019 | +19,240 | Add 6.30% | 324,738 | $611.77 |
| Q3 2019 | +10,935 | Add 3.37% | 335,673 | $551.23 |
| Q4 2019 | +27,629 | Add 8.23% | 363,302 | $571.94 |
| Q1 2020 | +14,389 | Add 3.96% | 377,691 | $488.58 |
| Q2 2020 | +20,944 | Add 5.55% | 398,635 | $985.77 |
| Q3 2020 | +121,696 | Add 30.53% | 520,331 | $1082.48 |
| Q4 2020 | +561,435 | Add 107.90% | 1.08 M | $1675.22 |
| Q1 2021 | +67,864 | Add 6.27% | 1.15 M | $1472.14 |
| Q2 2021 | +55,633 | Add 4.84% | 1.21 M | $1557.79 |
| Q3 2021 | +26,212 | Add 2.17% | 1.23 M | $1679.40 |
| Q4 2021 | -28,516 | Reduce 2.32% | 1.2 M | $1348.40 |
| Q1 2022 | +104,932 | Add 8.72% | 1.31 M | $1189.48 |
| Q2 2022 | -9,116 | Reduce 0.70% | 1.3 M | $636.87 |
| Q3 2022 | -45,725 | Reduce 3.52% | 1.25 M | $827.78 |
| Q4 2022 | -3,643 | Reduce 0.29% | 1.25 M | $0.85 |
| Q1 2023 | -99,267 | Reduce 7.95% | 1.15 M | $1318.06 |
| Q2 2023 | -40,725 | Reduce 3.54% | 1.11 M | $1184.60 |
| Q3 2023 | -85,767 | Reduce 7.73% | 1.02 M | $1267.88 |
| Q4 2023 | -102,947 | Reduce 10.06% | 920,701 | $1571.54 |
| Q1 2024 | -64,636 | Reduce 7.02% | 856,065 | $1511.96 |
| Q2 2024 | -73,484 | Reduce 8.58% | 782,581 | $1643.40 |
| Q3 2024 | -26,947 | Reduce 3.44% | 755,634 | $2051.96 |
| Q4 2024 | -87,128 | Reduce 11.53% | 668,506 | $1700.44 |
| Q1 2025 | -56,507 | Reduce 8.45% | 611,999 | $1950.87 |
| Q2 2025 | -98,467 | Reduce 16.09% | 513,532 | $2613.63 |
| Q3 2025 | -3,687 | Reduce 0.72% | 509,845 | $2336.94 |
Frank Sands's MercadoLibre Investment FAQs
Frank Sands first purchased MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,934,855 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 MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Frank Sands's largest addition to MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,934,855 shares worth $208.5 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 509,845 shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI), valued at approximately $1.19 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) represents approximately 3.29% 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 MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) was 2,299,060 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.