Joel Greenblatt's AVB Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 147,500 shares of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) worth $28.49 M, representing 0.12% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 35 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2017 | +6,943 | New Buy | 6,943 | $183.64 |
| Q2 2017 | -4,558 | Reduce 65.65% | 2,385 | $192.03 |
| Q3 2017 | -2,385 | Sold Out | 2,385 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +10,491 | New Buy | 10,491 | $178.44 |
| Q1 2018 | -7,334 | Reduce 69.91% | 3,157 | $164.40 |
| Q2 2018 | +469 | Add 14.86% | 3,626 | $171.81 |
| Q3 2018 | -778 | Reduce 21.46% | 2,848 | $181.18 |
| Q4 2018 | +1,480 | Add 51.97% | 4,328 | $173.98 |
| Q1 2019 | +2,111 | Add 48.78% | 6,439 | $200.81 |
| Q2 2019 | +454 | Add 7.05% | 6,893 | $203.25 |
| Q3 2019 | -307 | Reduce 4.45% | 6,586 | $215.31 |
| Q4 2019 | +349 | Add 5.30% | 6,935 | $209.66 |
| Q1 2020 | +14,983 | Add 216.05% | 21,918 | $147.18 |
| Q2 2020 | -5,360 | Reduce 24.45% | 16,558 | $154.67 |
| Q3 2020 | +9,397 | Add 56.75% | 25,955 | $149.34 |
| Q4 2020 | -15,303 | Reduce 58.96% | 10,652 | $160.44 |
| Q1 2021 | -6,934 | Reduce 65.10% | 3,718 | $184.51 |
| Q2 2021 | +196 | Add 5.27% | 3,914 | $208.74 |
| Q3 2021 | +1,691 | Add 43.20% | 5,605 | $221.59 |
| Q4 2021 | -171 | Reduce 3.05% | 5,434 | $252.67 |
| Q1 2022 | +641 | Add 11.80% | 6,075 | $248.40 |
| Q2 2022 | -2,044 | Reduce 33.65% | 4,031 | $194.24 |
| Q3 2022 | +6,349 | Add 157.50% | 10,380 | $184.20 |
| Q4 2022 | +4,654 | Add 44.84% | 15,034 | $161.52 |
| Q1 2023 | +899 | Add 5.98% | 15,933 | $168.06 |
| Q2 2023 | -8,805 | Reduce 55.26% | 7,128 | $189.27 |
| Q3 2023 | +4,831 | Add 67.77% | 11,959 | $171.74 |
| Q4 2023 | +3,938 | Add 32.93% | 15,897 | $187.22 |
| Q1 2024 | +10,045 | Add 63.19% | 25,942 | $185.56 |
| Q2 2024 | -10,478 | Reduce 40.39% | 15,464 | $206.89 |
| Q3 2024 | +6,744 | Add 43.61% | 22,208 | $225.25 |
| Q4 2024 | +28,065 | Add 126.37% | 50,273 | $219.97 |
| Q1 2025 | +25,173 | Add 50.07% | 75,446 | $214.62 |
| Q2 2025 | +4,812 | Add 6.38% | 80,258 | $203.50 |
| Q3 2025 | +67,242 | Add 83.78% | 147,500 | $193.17 |
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 35 quarters since Q1 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) was in Q3 2025, adding 147,500 shares worth $28.49 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 147,500 shares of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB), valued at approximately $28.49 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) represents approximately 0.12% of Joel Greenblatt'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.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) was 147,500 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.