Lee Ainslie's ADBE Position Overview
Lee Ainslie (via Maverick Capital LTD) currently holds 14,103 shares of Adobe Inc. (ADBE) worth $4.94 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Lee Ainslie has maintained a long-term strategic position in ADBE, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 2.69 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2017, reducing 2.96 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Lee Ainslie's Adobe (ADBE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Adobe (ADBE) Trades by Lee Ainslie
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +753,228 | New Buy | 753,228 | $51.94 |
| Q4 2013 | +2.36 M | Add 312.77% | 3.11 M | $59.88 |
| Q1 2014 | +484,120 | Add 15.57% | 3.59 M | $65.74 |
| Q2 2014 | +966,121 | Add 26.89% | 4.56 M | $72.36 |
| Q3 2014 | +357,041 | Add 7.83% | 4.92 M | $69.19 |
| Q4 2014 | -2.09 M | Reduce 42.45% | 2.83 M | $72.70 |
| Q1 2015 | +626,234 | Add 22.13% | 3.46 M | $73.94 |
| Q2 2015 | -1.13 M | Reduce 32.68% | 2.33 M | $81.01 |
| Q3 2015 | -601,457 | Reduce 25.85% | 1.72 M | $82.22 |
| Q4 2015 | +1.25 M | Add 72.64% | 2.98 M | $93.94 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.43 M | Add 48.11% | 4.41 M | $93.80 |
| Q2 2016 | -1.84 M | Reduce 41.68% | 2.57 M | $95.79 |
| Q3 2016 | -1.48 M | Reduce 57.41% | 1.1 M | $108.54 |
| Q4 2016 | +2.69 M | Add 245.97% | 3.79 M | $102.95 |
| Q1 2017 | +473,660 | Add 12.50% | 4.26 M | $130.13 |
| Q2 2017 | -2.96 M | Reduce 69.40% | 1.3 M | $141.44 |
| Q3 2017 | +165,360 | Add 12.67% | 1.47 M | $149.18 |
| Q4 2017 | +722,872 | Add 49.17% | 2.19 M | $175.24 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.11 M | Reduce 50.52% | 1.09 M | $216.08 |
| Q2 2018 | -255,900 | Reduce 23.58% | 829,215 | $243.81 |
| Q3 2018 | -197,930 | Reduce 23.87% | 631,285 | $269.95 |
| Q4 2018 | -155,816 | Reduce 24.68% | 475,469 | $226.24 |
| Q1 2019 | -71,380 | Reduce 15.01% | 404,089 | $266.49 |
| Q2 2019 | -238,950 | Reduce 59.13% | 165,139 | $294.65 |
| Q3 2019 | -129,998 | Reduce 78.72% | 35,141 | $276.26 |
| Q4 2019 | +143,393 | Add 408.05% | 178,534 | $329.81 |
| Q1 2020 | +27,891 | Add 15.62% | 206,425 | $318.24 |
| Q2 2020 | -146,015 | Reduce 70.74% | 60,410 | $435.31 |
| Q3 2020 | -160 | Reduce 0.26% | 60,250 | $490.42 |
| Q4 2020 | +209,611 | Add 347.90% | 269,861 | $500.12 |
| Q1 2021 | -101,760 | Reduce 37.71% | 168,101 | $475.37 |
| Q2 2021 | -9,171 | Reduce 5.46% | 158,930 | $585.64 |
| Q3 2021 | +2,539 | Add 1.60% | 161,469 | $575.72 |
| Q4 2021 | -29,809 | Reduce 18.46% | 131,660 | $567.06 |
| Q1 2022 | -129,473 | Reduce 98.34% | 2,187 | $455.42 |
| Q2 2022 | +1,709 | Add 78.14% | 3,896 | $366.02 |
| Q3 2022 | -3,896 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +1,706 | New Buy | 1,706 | $336.53 |
| Q1 2023 | +412 | Add 24.15% | 2,118 | $385.37 |
| Q2 2023 | -1,634 | Reduce 77.15% | 484 | $488.99 |
| Q3 2023 | +3,543 | Add 732.02% | 4,027 | $509.90 |
| Q4 2023 | -1,430 | Reduce 35.51% | 2,597 | $596.60 |
| Q1 2024 | +1,207 | Add 46.48% | 3,804 | $504.60 |
| Q2 2024 | -2,916 | Reduce 76.66% | 888 | $555.54 |
| Q3 2024 | -888 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +14,103 | New Buy | 14,103 | $349.99 |
Lee Ainslie's Adobe Investment FAQs
Lee Ainslie first purchased Adobe Inc. (ADBE) in Q3 2013, acquiring 753,228 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Lee Ainslie has held Adobe Inc. (ADBE) for 46 quarters since Q3 2013.
Lee Ainslie's largest addition to Adobe Inc. (ADBE) was in Q4 2016, adding 3,790,095 shares worth $390.19 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Lee Ainslie's firm, Maverick Capital LTD, owns 14,103 shares of Adobe Inc. (ADBE), valued at approximately $4.94 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Adobe Inc. (ADBE) represents approximately 0.05% of Lee Ainslie's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Lee Ainslie's peak holding in Adobe Inc. (ADBE) was 4,916,409 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2014.