Joel Greenblatt's AVB Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 167,687 shares of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) worth $30.4 M, representing 0.11% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 36 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a strategic position in AVB, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2025, adding 67,242 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2020, reducing 15,303 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +20,187 | Add 13.69% | 167,687 | $181.31 |
| Q3 2025 | +67,242 | Add 83.78% | 147,500 | $193.17 |
| Q2 2025 | +4,812 | Add 6.38% | 80,258 | $203.50 |
| Q1 2025 | +25,173 | Add 50.07% | 75,446 | $214.62 |
| Q4 2024 | +28,065 | Add 126.37% | 50,273 | $219.97 |
| Q3 2024 | +6,744 | Add 43.61% | 22,208 | $225.25 |
| Q2 2024 | -10,478 | Reduce 40.39% | 15,464 | $206.89 |
| Q1 2024 | +10,045 | Add 63.19% | 25,942 | $185.56 |
| Q4 2023 | +3,938 | Add 32.93% | 15,897 | $187.22 |
| Q3 2023 | +4,831 | Add 67.77% | 11,959 | $171.74 |
| Q2 2023 | -8,805 | Reduce 55.26% | 7,128 | $189.27 |
| Q1 2023 | +899 | Add 5.98% | 15,933 | $168.06 |
| Q4 2022 | +4,654 | Add 44.84% | 15,034 | $161.52 |
| Q3 2022 | +6,349 | Add 157.50% | 10,380 | $184.20 |
| Q2 2022 | -2,044 | Reduce 33.65% | 4,031 | $194.24 |
| Q1 2022 | +641 | Add 11.80% | 6,075 | $248.40 |
| Q4 2021 | -171 | Reduce 3.05% | 5,434 | $252.67 |
| Q3 2021 | +1,691 | Add 43.20% | 5,605 | $221.59 |
| Q2 2021 | +196 | Add 5.27% | 3,914 | $208.74 |
| Q1 2021 | -6,934 | Reduce 65.10% | 3,718 | $184.51 |
| Q4 2020 | -15,303 | Reduce 58.96% | 10,652 | $160.44 |
| Q3 2020 | +9,397 | Add 56.75% | 25,955 | $149.34 |
| Q2 2020 | -5,360 | Reduce 24.45% | 16,558 | $154.67 |
| Q1 2020 | +14,983 | Add 216.05% | 21,918 | $147.18 |
| Q4 2019 | +349 | Add 5.30% | 6,935 | $209.66 |
| Q3 2019 | -307 | Reduce 4.45% | 6,586 | $215.31 |
| Q2 2019 | +454 | Add 7.05% | 6,893 | $203.25 |
| Q1 2019 | +2,111 | Add 48.78% | 6,439 | $200.81 |
| Q4 2018 | +1,480 | Add 51.97% | 4,328 | $173.98 |
| Q3 2018 | -778 | Reduce 21.46% | 2,848 | $181.18 |
| Q2 2018 | +469 | Add 14.86% | 3,626 | $171.81 |
| Q1 2018 | -7,334 | Reduce 69.91% | 3,157 | $164.40 |
| Q4 2017 | +10,491 | New Buy | 10,491 | $178.44 |
| Q3 2017 | -2,385 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | -4,558 | Reduce 65.65% | 2,385 | $192.03 |
| Q1 2017 | +6,943 | New Buy | 6,943 | $183.64 |
Joel Greenblatt's AvalonBay Communities Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) in Q1 2017, acquiring 6,943 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) for 36 quarters since Q1 2017.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) was in Q3 2025, adding 147,500 shares worth $28.49 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 167,687 shares of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB), valued at approximately $30.4 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) represents approximately 0.11% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) was 167,687 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2025.