Joel Greenblatt's MA Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 67,842 shares of Mastercard Incorporated (MA) worth $38.73 M, representing 0.14% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 45 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in MA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2016, adding 67,855 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2017, reducing 57,224 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +11,289 | Add 19.96% | 67,842 | $570.88 |
| Q3 2025 | +11,148 | Add 24.55% | 56,553 | $568.81 |
| Q2 2025 | +16,982 | Add 59.75% | 45,405 | $561.94 |
| Q1 2025 | -1,479 | Reduce 4.95% | 28,423 | $548.12 |
| Q4 2024 | -2,907 | Reduce 8.86% | 29,902 | $526.57 |
| Q3 2024 | +2,517 | Add 8.31% | 32,809 | $493.80 |
| Q2 2024 | +6,212 | Add 25.80% | 30,292 | $441.16 |
| Q1 2024 | +2,068 | Add 9.39% | 24,080 | $481.57 |
| Q4 2023 | +3,997 | Add 22.19% | 22,012 | $426.51 |
| Q3 2023 | +178 | Add 1.00% | 18,015 | $395.91 |
| Q2 2023 | -278 | Reduce 1.53% | 17,837 | $393.30 |
| Q1 2023 | -1,999 | Reduce 9.94% | 18,115 | $363.41 |
| Q4 2022 | -12,942 | Reduce 39.15% | 20,114 | $347.73 |
| Q3 2022 | -517 | Reduce 1.54% | 33,056 | $284.34 |
| Q2 2022 | +11,851 | Add 54.56% | 33,573 | $315.49 |
| Q1 2022 | +3,455 | Add 18.91% | 21,722 | $357.38 |
| Q4 2021 | -175 | Reduce 0.95% | 18,267 | $359.34 |
| Q3 2021 | -761 | Reduce 3.96% | 18,442 | $347.68 |
| Q2 2021 | -161 | Reduce 0.83% | 19,203 | $365.10 |
| Q1 2021 | -9,880 | Reduce 33.78% | 19,364 | $356.07 |
| Q4 2020 | -3,303 | Reduce 10.15% | 29,244 | $356.93 |
| Q3 2020 | -4,504 | Reduce 12.16% | 32,547 | $338.16 |
| Q2 2020 | +15,264 | Add 70.06% | 37,051 | $295.70 |
| Q1 2020 | -10,806 | Reduce 33.15% | 21,787 | $241.57 |
| Q4 2019 | -26,948 | Reduce 45.26% | 32,593 | $298.59 |
| Q3 2019 | +7,299 | Add 13.97% | 59,541 | $271.58 |
| Q2 2019 | +35,011 | Add 203.19% | 52,242 | $264.54 |
| Q1 2019 | -46,768 | Reduce 73.08% | 17,231 | $235.45 |
| Q4 2018 | -2,936 | Reduce 4.39% | 63,999 | $188.64 |
| Q3 2018 | +8,577 | Add 14.70% | 66,935 | $222.60 |
| Q2 2018 | +14,090 | Add 31.83% | 58,358 | $196.53 |
| Q1 2018 | +25,065 | Add 130.53% | 44,268 | $175.16 |
| Q4 2017 | -5,359 | Reduce 21.82% | 19,203 | $151.38 |
| Q3 2017 | +12,630 | Add 105.85% | 24,562 | $141.19 |
| Q2 2017 | +8,126 | Add 213.50% | 11,932 | $121.44 |
| Q1 2017 | -57,224 | Reduce 93.76% | 3,806 | $112.45 |
| Q4 2016 | -48,469 | Reduce 44.26% | 61,030 | $103.24 |
| Q3 2016 | +41,644 | Add 61.37% | 109,499 | $101.77 |
| Q2 2016 | +67,855 | New Buy | 67,855 | $88.06 |
| Q2 2015 | -11,272 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +5,486 | Add 94.82% | 11,272 | $86.41 |
| Q4 2014 | -13,452 | Reduce 69.92% | 5,786 | $86.24 |
| Q3 2014 | -34,199 | Reduce 64.00% | 19,238 | $73.92 |
| Q2 2014 | +41,962 | Add 365.68% | 53,437 | $73.47 |
| Q1 2014 | +11,475 | New Buy | 11,475 | $74.68 |
Joel Greenblatt's Mastercard Incorporated Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Mastercard Incorporated (MA) in Q1 2014, acquiring 11,475 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 Mastercard Incorporated (MA) for 45 quarters since Q1 2014.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Mastercard Incorporated (MA) was in Q2 2016, adding 67,855 shares worth $5.98 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 67,842 shares of Mastercard Incorporated (MA), valued at approximately $38.73 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) represents approximately 0.14% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Mastercard Incorporated (MA) was 109,499 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016.