Ken Fisher's ITW Position Overview
Ken Fisher (via Fisher Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 3.65 M shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) worth $951.92 M, representing 0.34% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 42 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Ken Fisher has maintained a long-term strategic position in ITW, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2022, adding 2.12 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 14,028 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ken Fisher's Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Trades by Ken Fisher
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2015 | +2,230 | New Buy | 2,230 | $91.93 |
| Q3 2015 | -2,230 | Sold Out | 2,230 | $91.93 |
| Q4 2015 | +2,196 | New Buy | 2,196 | $92.90 |
| Q1 2016 | +4,974 | Add 226.50% | 7,170 | $104.88 |
| Q2 2016 | -3,973 | Reduce 55.41% | 3,197 | $109.16 |
| Q3 2016 | -460 | Reduce 14.39% | 2,737 | $119.84 |
| Q4 2016 | +287 | Add 10.49% | 3,024 | $122.35 |
| Q1 2017 | -554 | Reduce 18.32% | 2,470 | $132.39 |
| Q2 2017 | +626 | Add 25.34% | 3,096 | $143.41 |
| Q3 2017 | -89 | Reduce 2.87% | 3,007 | $147.99 |
| Q4 2017 | +497 | Add 16.53% | 3,504 | $166.95 |
| Q1 2018 | -264 | Reduce 7.53% | 3,240 | $156.79 |
| Q2 2018 | +395 | Add 12.19% | 3,635 | $138.65 |
| Q3 2018 | +521 | Add 14.33% | 4,156 | $141.24 |
| Q4 2018 | -939 | Reduce 22.59% | 3,217 | $126.83 |
| Q1 2019 | +359 | Add 11.16% | 3,576 | $143.46 |
| Q2 2019 | +508 | Add 14.21% | 4,084 | $150.83 |
| Q3 2019 | -102 | Reduce 2.50% | 3,982 | $156.45 |
| Q4 2019 | +8,277 | Add 207.86% | 12,259 | $179.62 |
| Q1 2020 | +3,834 | Add 31.27% | 16,093 | $142.11 |
| Q2 2020 | -14,028 | Reduce 87.17% | 2,065 | $174.82 |
| Q3 2020 | +176 | Add 8.52% | 2,241 | $193.22 |
| Q4 2020 | +1,193 | Add 53.24% | 3,434 | $203.84 |
| Q1 2021 | -990 | Reduce 28.83% | 2,444 | $221.36 |
| Q2 2021 | -696 | Reduce 28.48% | 1,748 | $223.68 |
| Q3 2021 | +744 | Add 42.56% | 2,492 | $206.66 |
| Q4 2021 | +248 | Add 9.95% | 2,740 | $246.72 |
| Q1 2022 | -2,740 | Sold Out | 2,740 | $246.72 |
| Q2 2022 | +2,973 | New Buy | 2,973 | $182.31 |
| Q3 2022 | +2.12 M | Add 71229.87% | 2.12 M | $180.65 |
| Q4 2022 | +151,004 | Add 7.12% | 2.27 M | $220.30 |
| Q1 2023 | +105,655 | Add 4.65% | 2.38 M | $243.55 |
| Q2 2023 | +257,959 | Add 10.85% | 2.64 M | $250.16 |
| Q3 2023 | +193,853 | Add 7.36% | 2.83 M | $230.31 |
| Q4 2023 | +119,921 | Add 4.24% | 2.95 M | $261.94 |
| Q1 2024 | +123,704 | Add 4.19% | 3.07 M | $268.33 |
| Q2 2024 | +139,570 | Add 4.54% | 3.21 M | $236.96 |
| Q3 2024 | +135,023 | Add 4.20% | 3.35 M | $262.07 |
| Q4 2024 | +95,925 | Add 2.87% | 3.44 M | $253.56 |
| Q1 2025 | +71,368 | Add 2.07% | 3.51 M | $248.01 |
| Q2 2025 | +80,527 | Add 2.29% | 3.6 M | $247.25 |
| Q3 2025 | +55,416 | Add 1.54% | 3.65 M | $260.76 |
Ken Fisher's Illinois Tool Works Investment FAQs
Ken Fisher first purchased Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) in Q2 2015, acquiring 2,230 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 Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) for 42 quarters since Q2 2015.
Ken Fisher's largest addition to Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) was in Q3 2022, adding 2,120,637 shares worth $383.09 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Ken Fisher's firm, Fisher Asset Management, LLC, owns 3,650,562 shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), valued at approximately $951.92 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) represents approximately 0.34% of Ken Fisher's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Ken Fisher's peak holding in Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) was 3,650,562 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025.