Lee Ainslie's GOOG Position Overview
Lee Ainslie (via Maverick Capital LTD) currently holds 1.14 M shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) worth $358.2 M, representing 3.85% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 33 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Lee Ainslie has maintained a strategic position in GOOG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2018, adding 4.15 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2018, reducing 8.07 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Lee Ainslie's Alphabet (GOOG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOG) Trades by Lee Ainslie
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +8.23 M | New Buy | 8.23 M | $37.94 |
| Q1 2016 | -1.82 M | Reduce 22.08% | 6.41 M | $37.25 |
| Q2 2016 | -530,220 | Reduce 8.27% | 5.88 M | $34.60 |
| Q3 2016 | +110,960 | Add 1.89% | 5.99 M | $38.86 |
| Q4 2016 | -608,280 | Reduce 10.15% | 5.38 M | $38.59 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.97 M | Add 36.68% | 7.36 M | $41.48 |
| Q2 2017 | -807,880 | Reduce 10.98% | 6.55 M | $45.44 |
| Q3 2017 | +2.22 M | Add 33.84% | 8.77 M | $47.96 |
| Q4 2017 | -1.89 M | Reduce 21.52% | 6.88 M | $52.32 |
| Q1 2018 | +2.29 M | Add 33.34% | 9.17 M | $51.59 |
| Q2 2018 | -1.01 M | Reduce 10.96% | 8.17 M | $55.78 |
| Q3 2018 | -8.07 M | Reduce 98.76% | 101,600 | $59.68 |
| Q4 2018 | +4.15 M | Add 4089.55% | 4.26 M | $51.78 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.09 M | Add 49.19% | 6.35 M | $58.67 |
| Q2 2019 | +526,920 | Add 8.30% | 6.88 M | $54.05 |
| Q3 2019 | +401,260 | Add 5.83% | 7.28 M | $60.95 |
| Q4 2019 | -1.1 M | Reduce 15.07% | 6.18 M | $66.85 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.95 M | Reduce 31.59% | 4.23 M | $58.14 |
| Q2 2020 | -489,620 | Reduce 11.58% | 3.74 M | $70.68 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.06 M | Reduce 28.30% | 2.68 M | $73.48 |
| Q4 2020 | +199,520 | Add 7.44% | 2.88 M | $87.59 |
| Q1 2021 | -707,380 | Reduce 24.56% | 2.17 M | $103.43 |
| Q2 2021 | -615,000 | Reduce 28.30% | 1.56 M | $125.32 |
| Q3 2021 | -303,020 | Reduce 19.45% | 1.26 M | $133.27 |
| Q4 2021 | +28,980 | Add 2.31% | 1.28 M | $144.68 |
| Q1 2022 | -533,920 | Reduce 41.57% | 750,360 | $139.65 |
| Q2 2022 | -115,240 | Reduce 15.36% | 635,120 | $109.37 |
| Q3 2022 | -204,269 | Reduce 32.16% | 430,851 | $96.15 |
| Q4 2022 | -236,117 | Reduce 54.80% | 194,734 | $88.73 |
| Q1 2023 | -194,734 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +4,065 | New Buy | 4,065 | $120.97 |
| Q3 2023 | -4,065 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +1.14 M | New Buy | 1.14 M | $313.80 |
Lee Ainslie's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Lee Ainslie first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) in Q4 2015, acquiring 8,226,440 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 Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) for 33 quarters since Q4 2015.
Lee Ainslie's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was in Q4 2015, adding 8,226,440 shares worth $312.14 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Lee Ainslie's firm, Maverick Capital LTD, owns 1,141,503 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), valued at approximately $358.2 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) represents approximately 3.85% of Lee Ainslie's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Lee Ainslie's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was 9,172,720 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.