Jeremy Grantham's AFL Position Overview
Jeremy Grantham (via Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC) currently holds 84,887 shares of Aflac Incorporated (AFL) worth $9.36 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Jeremy Grantham has maintained a long-term strategic position in AFL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2016, adding 493,598 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2014, reducing 386,596 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Jeremy Grantham's Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Trades by Jeremy Grantham
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -19,227 | Reduce 18.47% | 84,887 | $110.27 |
| Q3 2025 | -3,257 | Reduce 3.03% | 104,114 | $111.70 |
| Q2 2025 | +16,393 | Add 18.02% | 107,371 | $105.46 |
| Q1 2025 | +29,298 | Add 47.50% | 90,978 | $111.19 |
| Q4 2024 | +53,223 | Add 629.34% | 61,680 | $103.44 |
| Q3 2024 | -143,082 | Reduce 94.42% | 8,457 | $111.80 |
| Q2 2024 | +151,539 | New Buy | 151,539 | $89.31 |
| Q4 2023 | -18,331 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | -108,653 | Reduce 85.56% | 18,331 | $76.75 |
| Q2 2023 | +116,584 | Add 1121.00% | 126,984 | $69.80 |
| Q1 2023 | -138,700 | Reduce 93.02% | 10,400 | $64.52 |
| Q4 2022 | -312,400 | Reduce 67.69% | 149,100 | $71.94 |
| Q3 2022 | -40,104 | Reduce 8.00% | 461,500 | $56.20 |
| Q2 2022 | +79,400 | Add 18.81% | 501,604 | $55.33 |
| Q1 2022 | +44,900 | Add 11.90% | 422,204 | $64.39 |
| Q4 2021 | +74,035 | Add 24.41% | 377,304 | $58.39 |
| Q3 2021 | -108,002 | Reduce 26.26% | 303,269 | $52.13 |
| Q2 2021 | +221,135 | Add 116.30% | 411,271 | $53.66 |
| Q1 2021 | +155,739 | Add 452.77% | 190,136 | $51.18 |
| Q4 2020 | +34,397 | New Buy | 34,397 | $44.48 |
| Q1 2020 | -5,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -139,925 | Reduce 96.22% | 5,500 | $52.91 |
| Q3 2019 | -176,563 | Reduce 54.84% | 145,425 | $52.32 |
| Q2 2019 | -8,100 | Reduce 2.45% | 321,988 | $54.81 |
| Q1 2019 | +8,800 | Add 2.74% | 330,088 | $50.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +16,150 | Add 5.29% | 321,288 | $45.56 |
| Q3 2018 | +183,400 | Add 150.65% | 305,138 | $47.07 |
| Q2 2018 | -118,710 | Reduce 49.37% | 121,738 | $43.02 |
| Q1 2018 | -149,900 | Reduce 38.40% | 240,448 | $43.76 |
| Q4 2017 | -84,800 | Reduce 17.85% | 390,348 | $43.89 |
| Q3 2017 | -209,000 | Reduce 30.55% | 475,148 | $40.69 |
| Q2 2017 | -285,000 | Reduce 29.41% | 684,148 | $38.84 |
| Q1 2017 | -203,970 | Reduce 17.39% | 969,148 | $36.21 |
| Q4 2016 | -306,944 | Reduce 20.74% | 1.17 M | $34.80 |
| Q3 2016 | +295,760 | Add 24.97% | 1.48 M | $35.93 |
| Q2 2016 | +493,598 | Add 71.46% | 1.18 M | $36.08 |
| Q1 2016 | +155,260 | Add 29.00% | 690,704 | $31.57 |
| Q4 2015 | -37,000 | Reduce 6.46% | 535,444 | $29.95 |
| Q3 2015 | +374,044 | Add 188.53% | 572,444 | $29.06 |
| Q2 2015 | -50,400 | Reduce 20.26% | 198,400 | $31.10 |
| Q1 2015 | +15,800 | Add 6.78% | 248,800 | $32.01 |
| Q4 2014 | -44,200 | Reduce 15.95% | 233,000 | $30.55 |
| Q3 2014 | -3,000 | Reduce 1.07% | 277,200 | $29.12 |
| Q2 2014 | -226,486 | Reduce 44.70% | 280,200 | $31.12 |
| Q1 2014 | -386,596 | Reduce 43.28% | 506,686 | $31.52 |
| Q4 2013 | -123,764 | Reduce 12.17% | 893,282 | $33.40 |
| Q3 2013 | -171,012 | Reduce 14.39% | 1.02 M | $30.99 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.19 M | Add 0.00% | 1.19 M | $29.06 |
Jeremy Grantham's Aflac Incorporated Investment FAQs
Jeremy Grantham first purchased Aflac Incorporated (AFL) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,188,058 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Jeremy Grantham has held Aflac Incorporated (AFL) for 48 quarters since Q2 2013.
Jeremy Grantham's largest addition to Aflac Incorporated (AFL) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,188,058 shares worth $34.52 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Jeremy Grantham's firm, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC, owns 84,887 shares of Aflac Incorporated (AFL), valued at approximately $9.36 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Aflac Incorporated (AFL) represents approximately 0.02% of Jeremy Grantham's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Jeremy Grantham's peak holding in Aflac Incorporated (AFL) was 1,480,062 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016.