Joel Greenblatt's GD Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 135,049 shares of General Dynamics Corporation (GD) worth $46.05 M, representing 0.20% 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 GD, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 550,030 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2015, reducing 255,152 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +102,459 | Add 0.00% | 102,458 | $78.33 |
| Q3 2013 | -23,646 | Reduce 23.08% | 78,812 | $87.52 |
| Q4 2013 | -17,771 | Reduce 22.55% | 61,041 | $95.54 |
| Q1 2014 | +51,233 | Add 83.93% | 112,274 | $108.92 |
| Q2 2014 | -49,453 | Reduce 44.05% | 62,821 | $116.55 |
| Q3 2014 | -55,657 | Reduce 88.60% | 7,164 | $127.02 |
| Q4 2014 | +550,030 | Add 7677.69% | 557,194 | $137.62 |
| Q1 2015 | -183,332 | Reduce 32.90% | 373,862 | $135.73 |
| Q2 2015 | +6,883 | Add 1.84% | 380,745 | $141.69 |
| Q3 2015 | -16,315 | Reduce 4.29% | 364,430 | $137.95 |
| Q4 2015 | -255,152 | Reduce 70.01% | 109,278 | $137.36 |
| Q1 2016 | -109,278 | Sold Out | 109,278 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +90,541 | New Buy | 90,541 | $155.16 |
| Q4 2016 | -90,541 | Sold Out | 90,541 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +16,076 | New Buy | 16,076 | $203.47 |
| Q1 2018 | +228,221 | Add 1419.64% | 244,297 | $220.90 |
| Q2 2018 | -186,814 | Reduce 76.47% | 57,483 | $186.40 |
| Q3 2018 | -57,483 | Sold Out | 57,483 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +343,980 | New Buy | 343,980 | $169.28 |
| Q2 2019 | -226,608 | Reduce 65.88% | 117,372 | $181.82 |
| Q3 2019 | -116,263 | Reduce 99.06% | 1,109 | $183.05 |
| Q4 2019 | +18,334 | Add 1653.20% | 19,443 | $176.36 |
| Q1 2020 | +129,824 | Add 667.72% | 149,267 | $132.31 |
| Q2 2020 | -71,737 | Reduce 48.06% | 77,530 | $149.46 |
| Q3 2020 | -38,537 | Reduce 49.71% | 38,993 | $138.44 |
| Q4 2020 | -29,178 | Reduce 74.83% | 9,815 | $148.85 |
| Q1 2021 | +16,905 | Add 172.24% | 26,720 | $181.55 |
| Q2 2021 | -958 | Reduce 3.59% | 25,762 | $188.26 |
| Q3 2021 | +11,943 | Add 46.36% | 37,705 | $196.02 |
| Q4 2021 | +18,678 | Add 49.54% | 56,383 | $208.47 |
| Q1 2022 | -2,117 | Reduce 3.75% | 54,266 | $241.18 |
| Q2 2022 | +19,400 | Add 35.75% | 73,666 | $221.26 |
| Q3 2022 | -16,318 | Reduce 22.15% | 57,348 | $212.18 |
| Q4 2022 | -25,352 | Reduce 44.21% | 31,996 | $248.11 |
| Q1 2023 | -13,403 | Reduce 41.89% | 18,593 | $228.21 |
| Q2 2023 | +21,443 | Add 115.33% | 40,036 | $215.15 |
| Q3 2023 | +16,194 | Add 40.45% | 56,230 | $220.97 |
| Q4 2023 | -18,887 | Reduce 33.59% | 37,343 | $259.67 |
| Q1 2024 | +4,973 | Add 13.32% | 42,316 | $282.49 |
| Q2 2024 | -17,812 | Reduce 42.09% | 24,504 | $290.14 |
| Q3 2024 | +12,257 | Add 50.02% | 36,761 | $302.20 |
| Q4 2024 | +77,797 | Add 211.63% | 114,558 | $263.49 |
| Q1 2025 | -26,976 | Reduce 23.55% | 87,582 | $272.58 |
| Q2 2025 | -22,390 | Reduce 25.56% | 65,192 | $291.66 |
| Q3 2025 | +69,857 | Add 107.16% | 135,049 | $341.00 |
Joel Greenblatt's General Dynamics Corporation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased General Dynamics Corporation (GD) in Q2 2013, acquiring 102,458 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 General Dynamics Corporation (GD) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to General Dynamics Corporation (GD) was in Q4 2014, adding 557,194 shares worth $76.68 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 135,049 shares of General Dynamics Corporation (GD), valued at approximately $46.05 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) represents approximately 0.20% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in General Dynamics Corporation (GD) was 557,194 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014.