Jana Partners's SPY Position Overview
Jana Partners (via Jana Partners Management, Lp) currently holds 391,337 shares of State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) worth $266.86 M, representing 13.89% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 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 246,900 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2022, reducing 265,379 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Jana Partners's State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) Trades by Jana Partners
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +4,700 | Add 1.22% | 391,337 | $681.92 |
| Q3 2025 | -126,416 | Reduce 24.64% | 386,637 | $666.18 |
| Q2 2025 | -27,300 | Reduce 5.05% | 513,053 | $617.85 |
| Q1 2025 | +111,090 | Add 25.88% | 540,353 | $559.39 |
| Q4 2024 | -49,700 | Reduce 10.38% | 429,263 | $586.08 |
| Q3 2024 | +40,030 | Add 9.12% | 478,963 | $573.76 |
| Q2 2024 | -241,800 | Reduce 35.52% | 438,933 | $544.22 |
| Q1 2024 | +126,800 | Add 22.89% | 680,733 | $523.07 |
| Q4 2023 | +246,900 | Add 80.41% | 553,933 | $475.31 |
| Q3 2023 | +307,034 | Add 0.00% | 307,033 | $427.48 |
| Q2 2023 | -5,400 | Reduce 2.38% | 221,133 | $443.28 |
| Q1 2023 | +110,100 | Add 94.56% | 226,533 | $409.39 |
| Q4 2022 | -36,110 | Reduce 23.67% | 116,433 | $382.43 |
| Q3 2022 | -265,379 | Reduce 63.50% | 152,543 | $357.18 |
| Q2 2022 | +107,100 | Add 34.46% | 417,922 | $377.25 |
| Q1 2022 | -20,333 | Reduce 6.14% | 310,822 | $451.64 |
| Q4 2021 | +188,221 | Add 131.68% | 331,155 | $474.96 |
| Q3 2021 | -183,700 | Reduce 56.24% | 142,934 | $429.14 |
| Q2 2021 | +86,287 | Add 35.90% | 326,634 | $428.06 |
| Q1 2021 | -35,000 | Reduce 12.71% | 240,347 | $396.33 |
| Q4 2020 | -88,300 | Reduce 24.28% | 275,347 | $373.88 |
| Q3 2020 | +25,900 | Add 7.67% | 363,647 | $334.89 |
| Q2 2020 | +96,000 | Add 39.71% | 337,747 | $308.36 |
| Q1 2020 | -123,000 | Reduce 33.72% | 241,747 | $257.75 |
| Q4 2019 | +146,049 | Add 66.78% | 364,747 | $321.86 |
| Q3 2019 | +27,050 | Add 14.11% | 218,698 | $296.77 |
| Q2 2019 | -109,518 | Reduce 36.36% | 191,648 | $293.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +6,279 | Add 2.13% | 301,166 | $282.48 |
| Q4 2018 | +25,865 | Add 9.61% | 294,887 | $249.92 |
| Q3 2018 | -34,916 | Reduce 11.49% | 269,022 | $290.72 |
| Q2 2018 | +85,950 | Add 39.43% | 303,938 | $271.28 |
| Q1 2018 | +217,988 | New Buy | 217,988 | $263.15 |
| Q3 2017 | -50,000 | Sold Out | 50,000 | $241.80 |
| Q2 2017 | +50,000 | New Buy | 50,000 | $241.80 |
| Q4 2016 | -43,500 | Sold Out | 43,500 | $216.30 |
| Q3 2016 | +43,500 | New Buy | 43,500 | $216.30 |
| Q2 2016 | -75,000 | Sold Out | 75,000 | $205.52 |
| Q1 2016 | +74,261 | Add 10048.85% | 75,000 | $205.52 |
| Q4 2015 | +739 | New Buy | 739 | $204.33 |
| Q3 2013 | -11,620 | Sold Out | 11,620 | $160.41 |
| Q2 2013 | +11,621 | Add 0.00% | 11,620 | $160.41 |
Jana Partners's State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Investment FAQs
Jana Partners first purchased State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (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 State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Jana Partners's largest addition to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) was in Q3 2023, adding 307,033 shares worth $131.25 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Jana Partners's firm, Jana Partners Management, Lp, owns 391,337 shares of State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), valued at approximately $266.86 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) represents approximately 13.89% of Jana Partners's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Jana Partners's peak holding in State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) was 680,733 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2024.