Jeremy Grantham's AFL Position Overview
Jeremy Grantham (via Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC) currently holds 104,114 shares of Aflac Incorporated (AFL) worth $11.63 M, representing 0.03% 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, 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +1.19 M | Add 0.00% | 1.19 M | $29.06 |
| Q3 2013 | -171,012 | Reduce 14.39% | 1.02 M | $30.99 |
| Q4 2013 | -123,764 | Reduce 12.17% | 893,282 | $33.40 |
| Q1 2014 | -386,596 | Reduce 43.28% | 506,686 | $31.52 |
| Q2 2014 | -226,486 | Reduce 44.70% | 280,200 | $31.12 |
| Q3 2014 | -3,000 | Reduce 1.07% | 277,200 | $29.12 |
| Q4 2014 | -44,200 | Reduce 15.95% | 233,000 | $30.55 |
| Q1 2015 | +15,800 | Add 6.78% | 248,800 | $32.01 |
| Q2 2015 | -50,400 | Reduce 20.26% | 198,400 | $31.10 |
| Q3 2015 | +374,044 | Add 188.53% | 572,444 | $29.06 |
| Q4 2015 | -37,000 | Reduce 6.46% | 535,444 | $29.95 |
| Q1 2016 | +155,260 | Add 29.00% | 690,704 | $31.57 |
| Q2 2016 | +493,598 | Add 71.46% | 1.18 M | $36.08 |
| Q3 2016 | +295,760 | Add 24.97% | 1.48 M | $35.93 |
| Q4 2016 | -306,944 | Reduce 20.74% | 1.17 M | $34.80 |
| Q1 2017 | -203,970 | Reduce 17.39% | 969,148 | $36.21 |
| Q2 2017 | -285,000 | Reduce 29.41% | 684,148 | $38.84 |
| Q3 2017 | -209,000 | Reduce 30.55% | 475,148 | $40.69 |
| Q4 2017 | -84,800 | Reduce 17.85% | 390,348 | $43.89 |
| Q1 2018 | -149,900 | Reduce 38.40% | 240,448 | $43.76 |
| Q2 2018 | -118,710 | Reduce 49.37% | 121,738 | $43.02 |
| Q3 2018 | +183,400 | Add 150.65% | 305,138 | $47.07 |
| Q4 2018 | +16,150 | Add 5.29% | 321,288 | $45.56 |
| Q1 2019 | +8,800 | Add 2.74% | 330,088 | $50.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -8,100 | Reduce 2.45% | 321,988 | $54.81 |
| Q3 2019 | -176,563 | Reduce 54.84% | 145,425 | $52.32 |
| Q4 2019 | -139,925 | Reduce 96.22% | 5,500 | $52.91 |
| Q1 2020 | -5,500 | Sold Out | 5,500 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +34,397 | New Buy | 34,397 | $44.48 |
| Q1 2021 | +155,739 | Add 452.77% | 190,136 | $51.18 |
| Q2 2021 | +221,135 | Add 116.30% | 411,271 | $53.66 |
| Q3 2021 | -108,002 | Reduce 26.26% | 303,269 | $52.13 |
| Q4 2021 | +74,035 | Add 24.41% | 377,304 | $58.39 |
| Q1 2022 | +44,900 | Add 11.90% | 422,204 | $64.39 |
| Q2 2022 | +79,400 | Add 18.81% | 501,604 | $55.33 |
| Q3 2022 | -40,104 | Reduce 8.00% | 461,500 | $56.20 |
| Q4 2022 | -312,400 | Reduce 67.69% | 149,100 | $71.94 |
| Q1 2023 | -138,700 | Reduce 93.02% | 10,400 | $64.52 |
| Q2 2023 | +116,584 | Add 1121.00% | 126,984 | $69.80 |
| Q3 2023 | -108,653 | Reduce 85.56% | 18,331 | $76.75 |
| Q4 2023 | -18,331 | Sold Out | 18,331 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +151,539 | New Buy | 151,539 | $89.31 |
| Q3 2024 | -143,082 | Reduce 94.42% | 8,457 | $111.80 |
| Q4 2024 | +53,223 | Add 629.34% | 61,680 | $103.44 |
| Q1 2025 | +29,298 | Add 47.50% | 90,978 | $111.19 |
| Q2 2025 | +16,393 | Add 18.02% | 107,371 | $105.46 |
| Q3 2025 | -3,257 | Reduce 3.03% | 104,114 | $111.70 |
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 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Jeremy Grantham's largest addition to Aflac Incorporated (AFL) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,188,058 shares worth $34.52 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Jeremy Grantham's firm, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC, owns 104,114 shares of Aflac Incorporated (AFL), valued at approximately $11.63 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Aflac Incorporated (AFL) represents approximately 0.03% of Jeremy Grantham'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.
Jeremy Grantham's peak holding in Aflac Incorporated (AFL) was 1,480,062 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.