Joel Greenblatt’s AXP Holdings & Trades

First Buy
Q1 2015
Duration Held
43 Quarters
Largest Add
Q2 2019
+119,813 shares
Current Position
21,491 shares
$7.14 M value

Joel Greenblatt's AXP Position Overview

Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 21.5K shares of American Express Company (AXP) worth $7.14 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.

Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in AXP, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2019, adding 119.8K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2019, reducing 78.0K shares.

Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2

Joel Greenblatt's American Express Company (AXP) Holding Value Over Time

Track share changes against reported price movement

Quarterly American Express Company (AXP) Trades by Joel Greenblatt

Period Bought/Sold (Sh.) % Change Qtr. End Shares Reported Price
Q1 2015 +2,843 New Buy 2,843 $78.09
Q2 2015 +1,554 Add 54.66% 4,397 $77.78
Q3 2015 -1,595 Reduce 36.27% 2,802 $74.23
Q4 2015 +6,136 Add 218.99% 8,938 $69.59
Q1 2016 -4,836 Reduce 54.11% 4,102 $61.43
Q2 2016 -133 Reduce 3.24% 3,969 $60.72
Q3 2016 +1,299 Add 32.73% 5,268 $63.97
Q4 2016 -712 Reduce 13.52% 4,556 $74.19
Q1 2017 -1,651 Reduce 36.24% 2,905 $79.17
Q2 2017 -2,905 Sold Out 2,905 $0.00
Q4 2017 +12,109 New Buy 12,109 $99.35
Q1 2018 +45,169 Add 373.02% 57,278 $93.28
Q2 2018 -36,675 Reduce 64.03% 20,603 $98.00
Q3 2018 +10,984 Add 53.31% 31,587 $106.50
Q4 2018 -3,138 Reduce 9.93% 28,449 $95.33
Q1 2019 +4,617 Add 16.23% 33,066 $109.30
Q2 2019 +119,813 Add 362.35% 152,879 $123.44
Q3 2019 -78,010 Reduce 51.03% 74,869 $118.29
Q4 2019 +25,448 Add 33.99% 100,317 $124.49
Q1 2020 -36,990 Reduce 36.87% 63,327 $85.60
Q2 2020 -51,524 Reduce 81.36% 11,803 $95.23
Q3 2020 -2,605 Reduce 22.07% 9,198 $100.24
Q4 2020 -5,812 Reduce 63.19% 3,386 $120.79
Q1 2021 -1,937 Reduce 57.21% 1,449 $141.48
Q2 2021 +2,160 Add 149.07% 3,609 $165.14
Q3 2021 +8,316 Add 230.42% 11,925 $167.55
Q4 2021 +3,383 Add 28.37% 15,308 $163.57
Q1 2022 +782 Add 5.11% 16,090 $187.01
Q2 2022 -6,460 Reduce 40.15% 9,630 $138.63
Q3 2022 -2,589 Reduce 26.88% 7,041 $134.92
Q4 2022 -3,063 Reduce 43.50% 3,978 $147.75
Q1 2023 +4,531 Add 113.90% 8,509 $164.95
Q2 2023 -826 Reduce 9.71% 7,683 $174.20
Q3 2023 -361 Reduce 4.70% 7,322 $149.19
Q4 2023 -392 Reduce 5.35% 6,930 $187.34
Q1 2024 +4,369 Add 63.04% 11,299 $227.69
Q2 2024 +666 Add 5.89% 11,965 $231.55
Q3 2024 +2,236 Add 18.69% 14,201 $271.20
Q4 2024 +320 Add 2.25% 14,521 $296.79
Q1 2025 +1,091 Add 7.51% 15,612 $269.05
Q2 2025 +1,342 Add 8.60% 16,954 $318.98
Q3 2025 +4,537 Add 26.76% 21,491 $332.16

Joel Greenblatt's American Express Company Investment FAQs

Joel Greenblatt first purchased American Express Company (AXP) in Q1 2015, acquiring 2,843 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 American Express Company (AXP) for 43 quarters since Q1 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.

Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to American Express Company (AXP) was in Q2 2019, adding 152,879 shares worth $18.87 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 21,491 shares of American Express Company (AXP), valued at approximately $7.14 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.

As of the Q3 2025 filing, American Express Company (AXP) represents approximately 0.03% 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 American Express Company (AXP) was 152,879 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.