George Soros's GOOGL Position Overview
George Soros (via Soros Fund Management LLC) currently holds 658.4K shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) worth $160.05 M, representing 2.28% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, George Soros has maintained a strategic position in GOOGL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2021, adding 988.8K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2016, reducing 1.2M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
George Soros's Alphabet (GOOGL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOGL) Trades by George Soros
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +1.31 M | New Buy | 1.31 M | $38.90 |
| Q1 2016 | -1.18 M | Reduce 89.88% | 132,740 | $38.14 |
| Q2 2016 | -132,740 | Sold Out | 132,740 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +26,000 | New Buy | 26,000 | $42.38 |
| Q2 2017 | -26,000 | Sold Out | 26,000 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +60,000 | New Buy | 60,000 | $48.68 |
| Q4 2017 | +32,000 | Add 53.33% | 92,000 | $52.67 |
| Q1 2018 | +416,000 | Add 452.17% | 508,000 | $51.86 |
| Q2 2018 | -260,000 | Reduce 51.18% | 248,000 | $56.46 |
| Q3 2018 | +26,000 | Add 10.48% | 274,000 | $60.35 |
| Q4 2018 | +226,000 | Add 82.48% | 500,000 | $52.25 |
| Q1 2019 | -500,000 | Sold Out | 500,000 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.32 M | New Buy | 1.32 M | $54.14 |
| Q1 2020 | -657,500 | Reduce 50.00% | 657,500 | $58.10 |
| Q3 2020 | -307,160 | Reduce 46.72% | 350,340 | $73.28 |
| Q4 2020 | +40,960 | Add 11.69% | 391,300 | $87.63 |
| Q1 2021 | +988,800 | Add 252.70% | 1.38 M | $103.13 |
| Q2 2021 | +25,000 | Add 1.81% | 1.41 M | $122.09 |
| Q3 2021 | -215,460 | Reduce 15.33% | 1.19 M | $133.68 |
| Q4 2021 | -455,340 | Reduce 38.28% | 734,300 | $144.85 |
| Q1 2022 | +229,020 | Add 31.19% | 963,320 | $139.07 |
| Q2 2022 | +100,180 | Add 10.40% | 1.06 M | $108.96 |
| Q3 2022 | -50,000 | Reduce 4.70% | 1.01 M | $95.65 |
| Q4 2022 | +743,160 | Add 73.33% | 1.76 M | $88.23 |
| Q1 2023 | -337,580 | Reduce 19.22% | 1.42 M | $103.73 |
| Q2 2023 | +5,000 | Add 0.35% | 1.42 M | $119.70 |
| Q3 2023 | -20,000 | Reduce 1.40% | 1.4 M | $130.86 |
| Q4 2023 | -185,000 | Reduce 13.18% | 1.22 M | $139.69 |
| Q1 2024 | +271,519 | Add 22.27% | 1.49 M | $150.93 |
| Q2 2024 | -575,657 | Reduce 38.62% | 914,942 | $182.15 |
| Q3 2024 | -397,052 | Reduce 43.40% | 517,890 | $165.85 |
| Q4 2024 | +813,491 | Add 157.08% | 1.33 M | $189.30 |
| Q1 2025 | -833,923 | Reduce 62.64% | 497,458 | $154.64 |
| Q2 2025 | -470,488 | Reduce 94.58% | 26,970 | $176.23 |
| Q3 2025 | +631,397 | Add 2341.11% | 658,367 | $243.10 |
George Soros's Alphabet Investment FAQs
George Soros first purchased Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) in Q4 2015, acquiring 1,311,400 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
George Soros has held Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
George Soros's largest addition to Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) was in Q2 2019, adding 1,315,000 shares worth $71.19 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, George Soros's firm, Soros Fund Management LLC, owns 658,367 shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL), valued at approximately $160.05 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 2.28% of George Soros'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.
George Soros's peak holding in Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) was 1,756,660 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2022. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.