Ken Fisher's GOOGL Position Overview
Ken Fisher (via Fisher Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 37.52 M shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) worth $9.12 B, representing 3.30% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Ken Fisher has maintained a strategic position in GOOGL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2024, adding 2.3 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2025, reducing 13.6 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ken Fisher's Alphabet (GOOGL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOGL) Trades by Ken Fisher
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +18.98 M | New Buy | 18.98 M | $38.90 |
| Q1 2016 | +485,560 | Add 2.56% | 19.47 M | $39.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +440,540 | Add 2.26% | 19.91 M | $36.36 |
| Q3 2016 | +294,460 | Add 1.48% | 20.2 M | $40.20 |
| Q4 2016 | +674,460 | Add 3.34% | 20.88 M | $39.62 |
| Q1 2017 | +551,960 | Add 2.64% | 21.43 M | $42.39 |
| Q2 2017 | -997,140 | Reduce 4.65% | 20.43 M | $46.48 |
| Q3 2017 | +856,640 | Add 4.19% | 21.29 M | $48.69 |
| Q4 2017 | +830,760 | Add 3.90% | 22.12 M | $52.67 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.36 M | Add 6.13% | 23.47 M | $51.86 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.13 M | Add 4.83% | 24.61 M | $56.46 |
| Q3 2018 | +815,400 | Add 3.31% | 25.42 M | $60.35 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.02 M | Add 4.02% | 26.44 M | $52.25 |
| Q1 2019 | +816,460 | Add 3.09% | 27.26 M | $58.84 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.22 M | Add 4.48% | 28.48 M | $54.14 |
| Q3 2019 | +905,640 | Add 3.18% | 29.39 M | $61.06 |
| Q4 2019 | -9,080 | Reduce 0.03% | 29.38 M | $66.97 |
| Q1 2020 | +510,440 | Add 1.74% | 29.89 M | $58.10 |
| Q2 2020 | +753,780 | Add 2.52% | 30.64 M | $70.90 |
| Q3 2020 | +1 M | Add 3.28% | 31.65 M | $73.28 |
| Q4 2020 | +1.76 M | Add 5.57% | 33.41 M | $87.63 |
| Q1 2021 | +959,880 | Add 2.87% | 34.37 M | $103.13 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.23 M | Add 3.58% | 35.6 M | $122.09 |
| Q3 2021 | +1.15 M | Add 3.24% | 36.75 M | $133.68 |
| Q4 2021 | +2.11 M | Add 5.74% | 38.86 M | $144.85 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.66 M | Add 4.27% | 40.52 M | $139.07 |
| Q2 2022 | +1.36 M | Add 3.35% | 41.88 M | $108.96 |
| Q3 2022 | +599,503 | Add 1.43% | 42.47 M | $95.65 |
| Q4 2022 | -808,294 | Reduce 1.90% | 41.67 M | $88.23 |
| Q1 2023 | +126,188 | Add 0.30% | 41.79 M | $103.73 |
| Q2 2023 | +923,987 | Add 2.21% | 42.72 M | $119.70 |
| Q3 2023 | +1.03 M | Add 2.42% | 43.75 M | $130.86 |
| Q4 2023 | +1.43 M | Add 3.27% | 45.18 M | $139.69 |
| Q1 2024 | +1.15 M | Add 2.54% | 46.33 M | $150.93 |
| Q2 2024 | +2.3 M | Add 4.96% | 48.62 M | $182.15 |
| Q3 2024 | +1.24 M | Add 2.54% | 49.86 M | $165.85 |
| Q4 2024 | +757,138 | Add 1.52% | 50.62 M | $189.30 |
| Q1 2025 | -13.6 M | Reduce 26.87% | 37.02 M | $154.64 |
| Q2 2025 | -331,249 | Reduce 0.89% | 36.69 M | $176.23 |
| Q3 2025 | +837,893 | Add 2.28% | 37.52 M | $243.10 |
Ken Fisher's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Ken Fisher first purchased Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) in Q4 2015, acquiring 18,980,280 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ken Fisher has held Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ken Fisher's largest addition to Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) was in Q4 2015, adding 18,980,280 shares worth $738.34 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Ken Fisher's firm, Fisher Asset Management, LLC, owns 37,522,955 shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL), valued at approximately $9.12 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) represents approximately 3.30% of Ken Fisher'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.
Ken Fisher's peak holding in Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) was 50,615,038 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2024. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.