Joel Greenblatt's CNI Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 23,969 shares of Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) worth $2.26 M, representing 0.01% 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 CNI, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2016, adding 283,219 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2018, reducing 362,460 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2015 | +25,330 | New Buy | 25,330 | $66.88 |
| Q2 2015 | +8,667 | Add 34.22% | 33,997 | $57.74 |
| Q3 2015 | -25,720 | Reduce 75.65% | 8,277 | $56.78 |
| Q4 2015 | +6,473 | Add 78.20% | 14,750 | $55.86 |
| Q1 2016 | -14,750 | Sold Out | 14,750 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +297,969 | New Buy | 297,969 | $59.06 |
| Q3 2016 | -297,969 | Sold Out | 297,969 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +21,946 | New Buy | 21,946 | $67.39 |
| Q1 2017 | -784 | Reduce 3.57% | 21,162 | $73.95 |
| Q2 2017 | +31,066 | Add 146.80% | 52,228 | $81.05 |
| Q3 2017 | +222,599 | Add 426.21% | 274,827 | $82.85 |
| Q4 2017 | +111,285 | Add 40.49% | 386,112 | $82.50 |
| Q1 2018 | -362,460 | Reduce 93.87% | 23,652 | $73.14 |
| Q2 2018 | -15,147 | Reduce 64.04% | 8,505 | $81.72 |
| Q3 2018 | -1,697 | Reduce 19.95% | 6,808 | $89.75 |
| Q4 2018 | -158 | Reduce 2.32% | 6,650 | $74.14 |
| Q2 2019 | +7 | Add 0.11% | 6,657 | $92.53 |
| Q3 2019 | +11,478 | Add 172.42% | 18,135 | $89.88 |
| Q4 2019 | -11,485 | Reduce 63.33% | 6,650 | $90.38 |
| Q1 2020 | +4,005 | Add 60.23% | 10,655 | $77.62 |
| Q2 2020 | -4,992 | Reduce 46.85% | 5,663 | $88.65 |
| Q4 2020 | +2,841 | Add 50.17% | 8,504 | $109.83 |
| Q1 2021 | +1,738 | Add 20.44% | 10,242 | $115.99 |
| Q2 2021 | -4,101 | Reduce 40.04% | 6,141 | $105.52 |
| Q3 2021 | -6,141 | Sold Out | 6,141 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +15,666 | New Buy | 15,666 | $122.88 |
| Q1 2022 | -15,666 | Sold Out | 15,666 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +3,909 | New Buy | 3,909 | $112.56 |
| Q3 2022 | -3,909 | Sold Out | 3,909 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +5,361 | New Buy | 5,361 | $121.07 |
| Q3 2023 | +6,950 | Add 129.64% | 12,311 | $108.33 |
| Q4 2023 | -12,311 | Sold Out | 12,311 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +7,773 | New Buy | 7,773 | $101.51 |
| Q1 2025 | -7,773 | Sold Out | 7,773 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +11,075 | New Buy | 11,075 | $104.04 |
| Q3 2025 | +12,894 | Add 116.42% | 23,969 | $94.30 |
Joel Greenblatt's Canadian National Railway Company Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) in Q1 2015, acquiring 25,330 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 Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) for 43 quarters since Q1 2015.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) was in Q2 2016, adding 297,969 shares worth $17.6 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 23,969 shares of Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), valued at approximately $2.26 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) represents approximately 0.01% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) was 386,112 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2017.