Lee Ainslie's AMAT Position Overview
Lee Ainslie (via Maverick Capital LTD) currently holds 1.13 M shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) worth $290.73 M, representing 3.12% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 30 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Lee Ainslie has maintained a strategic position in AMAT, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2020, adding 2.22 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 2.68 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Lee Ainslie's Applied Materials (AMAT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Applied Materials (AMAT) Trades by Lee Ainslie
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2016 | +105,100 | New Buy | 105,100 | $30.15 |
| Q4 2016 | -3,790 | Reduce 3.61% | 101,310 | $32.27 |
| Q1 2017 | -23,360 | Reduce 23.06% | 77,950 | $38.90 |
| Q2 2017 | +14,080 | Add 18.06% | 92,030 | $41.31 |
| Q3 2017 | +6,220 | Add 6.76% | 98,250 | $52.09 |
| Q4 2017 | +38,850 | Add 39.54% | 137,100 | $51.12 |
| Q1 2018 | +47,880 | Add 34.92% | 184,980 | $55.61 |
| Q2 2018 | -6,000 | Reduce 3.24% | 178,980 | $46.19 |
| Q3 2018 | +1.52 M | Add 850.94% | 1.7 M | $38.65 |
| Q4 2018 | +980,482 | Add 57.61% | 2.68 M | $32.74 |
| Q1 2019 | -2.68 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +4,562 | New Buy | 4,562 | $60.50 |
| Q3 2020 | +889,470 | Add 19497.37% | 894,032 | $59.45 |
| Q4 2020 | +2.22 M | Add 248.46% | 3.12 M | $86.30 |
| Q1 2021 | -1.72 M | Reduce 55.16% | 1.4 M | $133.60 |
| Q2 2021 | -669,337 | Reduce 47.92% | 727,545 | $142.40 |
| Q3 2021 | +72,576 | Add 9.98% | 800,121 | $128.73 |
| Q4 2021 | +17,409 | Add 2.18% | 817,530 | $157.36 |
| Q1 2022 | -296,514 | Reduce 36.27% | 521,016 | $131.80 |
| Q2 2022 | -145,600 | Reduce 27.95% | 375,416 | $90.98 |
| Q3 2022 | -70,724 | Reduce 18.84% | 304,692 | $81.93 |
| Q4 2022 | +481,997 | Add 158.19% | 786,689 | $97.38 |
| Q1 2023 | -287,207 | Reduce 36.51% | 499,482 | $122.83 |
| Q2 2023 | -227,496 | Reduce 45.55% | 271,986 | $144.54 |
| Q3 2023 | -271,986 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +2,475 | New Buy | 2,475 | $162.07 |
| Q1 2024 | -2,475 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +4,458 | New Buy | 4,458 | $235.99 |
| Q3 2024 | -4,458 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +1.13 M | New Buy | 1.13 M | $256.99 |
Lee Ainslie's Applied Materials Investment FAQs
Lee Ainslie first purchased Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) in Q3 2016, acquiring 105,100 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 Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) for 30 quarters since Q3 2016.
Lee Ainslie's largest addition to Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) was in Q4 2020, adding 3,115,330 shares worth $268.85 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Lee Ainslie's firm, Maverick Capital LTD, owns 1,131,276 shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), valued at approximately $290.73 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) represents approximately 3.12% of Lee Ainslie's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Lee Ainslie's peak holding in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) was 3,115,330 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2020.