Joel Greenblatt's BKE Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 14,665 shares of The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) worth $860,249, representing 0.00% 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, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in BKE, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2013, adding 204,675 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2015, reducing 290,944 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's The Buckle (BKE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Buckle (BKE) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +148,687 | Add 0.00% | 148,686 | $52.02 |
| Q3 2013 | +51,781 | Add 34.83% | 200,467 | $54.05 |
| Q4 2013 | +204,675 | Add 102.10% | 405,142 | $52.56 |
| Q1 2014 | +145,326 | Add 35.87% | 550,468 | $45.80 |
| Q2 2014 | -77,840 | Reduce 14.14% | 472,628 | $44.36 |
| Q3 2014 | +108,514 | Add 22.96% | 581,142 | $45.39 |
| Q4 2014 | +30,815 | Add 5.30% | 611,957 | $52.52 |
| Q1 2015 | -24,594 | Reduce 4.02% | 587,363 | $51.09 |
| Q2 2015 | -88,712 | Reduce 15.10% | 498,651 | $45.77 |
| Q3 2015 | -290,944 | Reduce 58.35% | 207,707 | $36.97 |
| Q4 2015 | +194,054 | Add 93.43% | 401,761 | $30.78 |
| Q1 2016 | -139,043 | Reduce 34.61% | 262,718 | $33.87 |
| Q2 2016 | +95,687 | Add 36.42% | 358,405 | $25.99 |
| Q3 2016 | -165,317 | Reduce 46.13% | 193,088 | $24.03 |
| Q4 2016 | -13,845 | Reduce 7.17% | 179,243 | $22.80 |
| Q1 2017 | +163,695 | Add 91.33% | 342,938 | $18.60 |
| Q2 2017 | -205,989 | Reduce 60.07% | 136,949 | $17.80 |
| Q3 2017 | -16,962 | Reduce 12.39% | 119,987 | $16.85 |
| Q4 2017 | -73,721 | Reduce 61.44% | 46,266 | $23.75 |
| Q1 2018 | +28,925 | Add 62.52% | 75,191 | $22.14 |
| Q2 2018 | -50,407 | Reduce 67.04% | 24,784 | $26.91 |
| Q3 2018 | +9,922 | Add 40.03% | 34,706 | $23.05 |
| Q4 2018 | -34,706 | Sold Out | 34,706 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +24,090 | New Buy | 24,090 | $18.72 |
| Q2 2019 | +18,234 | Add 75.69% | 42,324 | $17.32 |
| Q3 2019 | -20,741 | Reduce 49.01% | 21,583 | $20.62 |
| Q4 2019 | -1,528 | Reduce 7.08% | 20,055 | $27.03 |
| Q1 2020 | +60,731 | Add 302.82% | 80,786 | $13.72 |
| Q2 2020 | -38,936 | Reduce 48.20% | 41,850 | $15.68 |
| Q3 2020 | -2,531 | Reduce 6.05% | 39,319 | $20.40 |
| Q4 2020 | -458 | Reduce 1.16% | 38,861 | $29.21 |
| Q1 2021 | -9,046 | Reduce 23.28% | 29,815 | $39.28 |
| Q2 2021 | -11,257 | Reduce 37.76% | 18,558 | $49.74 |
| Q3 2021 | -10,449 | Reduce 56.30% | 8,109 | $39.59 |
| Q4 2021 | +1,418 | Add 17.49% | 9,527 | $42.30 |
| Q1 2022 | +5,371 | Add 56.38% | 14,898 | $33.02 |
| Q2 2022 | +14,607 | Add 98.05% | 29,505 | $27.69 |
| Q3 2022 | +899 | Add 3.05% | 30,404 | $31.67 |
| Q4 2022 | -8,989 | Reduce 29.57% | 21,415 | $45.35 |
| Q1 2023 | +14,341 | Add 66.97% | 35,756 | $35.69 |
| Q2 2023 | -17,301 | Reduce 48.39% | 18,455 | $34.60 |
| Q3 2023 | -7,545 | Reduce 40.88% | 10,910 | $33.39 |
| Q4 2023 | -5,398 | Reduce 49.48% | 5,512 | $47.52 |
| Q1 2024 | +172 | Add 3.12% | 5,684 | $40.27 |
| Q2 2024 | +1,955 | Add 34.39% | 7,639 | $36.94 |
| Q3 2024 | +347 | Add 4.54% | 7,986 | $43.97 |
| Q4 2024 | -7 | Reduce 0.09% | 7,979 | $50.81 |
| Q1 2025 | +6,148 | Add 77.05% | 14,127 | $38.32 |
| Q2 2025 | +5,524 | Add 39.10% | 19,651 | $45.35 |
| Q3 2025 | -4,986 | Reduce 25.37% | 14,665 | $58.66 |
Joel Greenblatt's The Buckle Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) in Q2 2013, acquiring 148,686 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 The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) was in Q4 2013, adding 405,142 shares worth $21.29 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 14,665 shares of The Buckle, Inc. (BKE), valued at approximately $860,249. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) represents approximately 0.00% 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 The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) was 611,957 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.