Joel Greenblatt's SYF Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 12,965 shares of Synchrony Financial (SYF) worth $921,163, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a strategic position in SYF, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2019, adding 169,601 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2019, reducing 122,130 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Synchrony Financial (SYF) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Synchrony Financial (SYF) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +34,037 | New Buy | 34,037 | $30.41 |
| Q1 2016 | -34,037 | Sold Out | 34,037 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +8,604 | New Buy | 8,604 | $25.34 |
| Q3 2016 | +1,623 | Add 18.86% | 10,227 | $27.97 |
| Q4 2016 | -85 | Reduce 0.83% | 10,142 | $36.28 |
| Q1 2017 | +21,197 | Add 209.00% | 31,339 | $34.30 |
| Q2 2017 | -15,129 | Reduce 48.28% | 16,210 | $29.80 |
| Q3 2017 | -6,093 | Reduce 37.59% | 10,117 | $31.04 |
| Q4 2017 | +834 | Add 8.24% | 10,951 | $38.63 |
| Q1 2018 | -4,053 | Reduce 37.01% | 6,898 | $33.49 |
| Q2 2018 | -6,898 | Sold Out | 6,898 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +176,499 | New Buy | 176,499 | $31.90 |
| Q2 2019 | -122,130 | Reduce 69.20% | 54,369 | $34.67 |
| Q3 2019 | -28,670 | Reduce 52.73% | 25,699 | $34.09 |
| Q4 2019 | +36,585 | Add 142.36% | 62,284 | $36.01 |
| Q1 2020 | -44,034 | Reduce 70.70% | 18,250 | $16.11 |
| Q2 2020 | +25,401 | Add 139.18% | 43,651 | $22.15 |
| Q3 2020 | -12,494 | Reduce 28.62% | 31,157 | $26.16 |
| Q4 2020 | -2,756 | Reduce 8.85% | 28,401 | $34.72 |
| Q1 2021 | +6,851 | Add 24.12% | 35,252 | $40.65 |
| Q2 2021 | -3,473 | Reduce 9.85% | 31,779 | $48.52 |
| Q3 2021 | -25,799 | Reduce 81.18% | 5,980 | $48.83 |
| Q4 2021 | +4,361 | Add 72.93% | 10,341 | $46.42 |
| Q1 2022 | -2,933 | Reduce 28.36% | 7,408 | $34.83 |
| Q2 2022 | +14,290 | Add 192.90% | 21,698 | $27.61 |
| Q3 2022 | +50,572 | Add 233.07% | 72,270 | $28.19 |
| Q4 2022 | -23,230 | Reduce 32.14% | 49,040 | $32.86 |
| Q1 2023 | -6,140 | Reduce 12.52% | 42,900 | $29.08 |
| Q2 2023 | -18,983 | Reduce 44.25% | 23,917 | $33.92 |
| Q3 2023 | -3,051 | Reduce 12.76% | 20,866 | $30.57 |
| Q4 2023 | -14,816 | Reduce 71.01% | 6,050 | $38.19 |
| Q1 2024 | -681 | Reduce 11.26% | 5,369 | $43.12 |
| Q2 2024 | +1,237 | Add 23.04% | 6,606 | $47.19 |
| Q3 2024 | +4,673 | Add 70.74% | 11,279 | $49.88 |
| Q4 2024 | +226 | Add 2.00% | 11,505 | $65.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +975 | Add 8.47% | 12,480 | $52.94 |
| Q2 2025 | +439 | Add 3.52% | 12,919 | $66.74 |
| Q3 2025 | +46 | Add 0.36% | 12,965 | $71.05 |
Joel Greenblatt's Synchrony Financial Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Synchrony Financial (SYF) in Q4 2015, acquiring 34,037 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 Synchrony Financial (SYF) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Synchrony Financial (SYF) was in Q1 2019, adding 176,499 shares worth $5.63 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 12,965 shares of Synchrony Financial (SYF), valued at approximately $921,163. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Synchrony Financial (SYF) 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 Synchrony Financial (SYF) was 176,499 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.