Jana Partners's SPY Position Overview
Jana Partners (via Jana Partners Management, Lp) currently holds 386.6K shares of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) worth $257.57 M, representing 12.47% 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, Jana Partners has maintained a long-term strategic position in SPY, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2023, adding 246.9K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2022, reducing 265.4K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Jana Partners's SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Trades by Jana Partners
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +11,621 | Add 0.00% | 11,620 | $160.41 |
| Q3 2013 | -11,620 | Sold Out | 11,620 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +739 | New Buy | 739 | $204.33 |
| Q1 2016 | +74,261 | Add 10048.85% | 75,000 | $205.52 |
| Q2 2016 | -75,000 | Sold Out | 75,000 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +43,500 | New Buy | 43,500 | $216.30 |
| Q4 2016 | -43,500 | Sold Out | 43,500 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +50,000 | New Buy | 50,000 | $241.80 |
| Q3 2017 | -50,000 | Sold Out | 50,000 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +217,988 | New Buy | 217,988 | $263.15 |
| Q2 2018 | +85,950 | Add 39.43% | 303,938 | $271.28 |
| Q3 2018 | -34,916 | Reduce 11.49% | 269,022 | $290.72 |
| Q4 2018 | +25,865 | Add 9.61% | 294,887 | $249.92 |
| Q1 2019 | +6,279 | Add 2.13% | 301,166 | $282.48 |
| Q2 2019 | -109,518 | Reduce 36.36% | 191,648 | $293.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +27,050 | Add 14.11% | 218,698 | $296.77 |
| Q4 2019 | +146,049 | Add 66.78% | 364,747 | $321.86 |
| Q1 2020 | -123,000 | Reduce 33.72% | 241,747 | $257.75 |
| Q2 2020 | +96,000 | Add 39.71% | 337,747 | $308.36 |
| Q3 2020 | +25,900 | Add 7.67% | 363,647 | $334.89 |
| Q4 2020 | -88,300 | Reduce 24.28% | 275,347 | $373.88 |
| Q1 2021 | -35,000 | Reduce 12.71% | 240,347 | $396.33 |
| Q2 2021 | +86,287 | Add 35.90% | 326,634 | $428.06 |
| Q3 2021 | -183,700 | Reduce 56.24% | 142,934 | $429.14 |
| Q4 2021 | +188,221 | Add 131.68% | 331,155 | $474.96 |
| Q1 2022 | -20,333 | Reduce 6.14% | 310,822 | $451.64 |
| Q2 2022 | +107,100 | Add 34.46% | 417,922 | $377.25 |
| Q3 2022 | -265,379 | Reduce 63.50% | 152,543 | $357.18 |
| Q4 2022 | -36,110 | Reduce 23.67% | 116,433 | $382.43 |
| Q1 2023 | +110,100 | Add 94.56% | 226,533 | $409.39 |
| Q2 2023 | -5,400 | Reduce 2.38% | 221,133 | $443.28 |
| Q3 2023 | +307,034 | Add 0.00% | 307,033 | $427.48 |
| Q4 2023 | +246,900 | Add 80.41% | 553,933 | $475.31 |
| Q1 2024 | +126,800 | Add 22.89% | 680,733 | $523.07 |
| Q2 2024 | -241,800 | Reduce 35.52% | 438,933 | $544.22 |
| Q3 2024 | +40,030 | Add 9.12% | 478,963 | $573.76 |
| Q4 2024 | -49,700 | Reduce 10.38% | 429,263 | $586.08 |
| Q1 2025 | +111,090 | Add 25.88% | 540,353 | $559.39 |
| Q2 2025 | -27,300 | Reduce 5.05% | 513,053 | $617.85 |
| Q3 2025 | -126,416 | Reduce 24.64% | 386,637 | $666.18 |
Jana Partners's SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Investment FAQs
Jana Partners first purchased SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) in Q2 2013, acquiring 11,620 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Jana Partners has held SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Jana Partners's largest addition to SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was in Q3 2023, adding 307,033 shares worth $131.25 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Jana Partners's firm, Jana Partners Management, Lp, owns 386,637 shares of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), valued at approximately $257.57 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) represents approximately 12.47% of Jana Partners'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.
Jana Partners's peak holding in SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was 680,733 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2024. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.