Lee Ainslie's LUV Position Overview
Lee Ainslie (via Maverick Capital LTD) currently holds 43,518 shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) worth $1.8 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 34 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Lee Ainslie has maintained a strategic position in LUV, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2018, adding 671,830 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 404,140 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Lee Ainslie's Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Trades by Lee Ainslie
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2015 | +5,910 | New Buy | 5,910 | $44.33 |
| Q2 2015 | +1,190 | Add 20.14% | 7,100 | $33.10 |
| Q3 2015 | -370 | Reduce 5.21% | 6,730 | $38.04 |
| Q4 2015 | -1,050 | Reduce 15.60% | 5,680 | $43.13 |
| Q1 2016 | +6,050 | Add 106.51% | 11,730 | $44.84 |
| Q2 2016 | +2,660 | Add 22.68% | 14,390 | $39.19 |
| Q3 2016 | +2,360 | Add 16.40% | 16,750 | $38.87 |
| Q4 2016 | -3,180 | Reduce 18.99% | 13,570 | $49.82 |
| Q1 2017 | -2,040 | Reduce 15.03% | 11,530 | $53.77 |
| Q2 2017 | +16,550 | Add 143.54% | 28,080 | $62.14 |
| Q3 2017 | +14,380 | Add 51.21% | 42,460 | $55.98 |
| Q4 2017 | +56,960 | Add 134.15% | 99,420 | $65.45 |
| Q1 2018 | +61,480 | Add 61.84% | 160,900 | $57.28 |
| Q2 2018 | -133,900 | Reduce 83.22% | 27,000 | $50.89 |
| Q3 2018 | +671,830 | Add 2488.26% | 698,830 | $62.45 |
| Q4 2018 | -404,140 | Reduce 57.83% | 294,690 | $46.48 |
| Q1 2019 | -258,100 | Reduce 87.58% | 36,590 | $51.90 |
| Q2 2019 | +8,380 | Add 22.90% | 44,970 | $50.79 |
| Q3 2019 | +155,078 | Add 344.85% | 200,048 | $54.01 |
| Q4 2019 | -31,007 | Reduce 15.50% | 169,041 | $53.98 |
| Q1 2020 | -169,041 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +45,930 | New Buy | 45,930 | $34.18 |
| Q3 2020 | -43,776 | Reduce 95.31% | 2,154 | $37.60 |
| Q4 2020 | -2,154 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +18,054 | New Buy | 18,054 | $30.85 |
| Q4 2022 | +33,738 | Add 186.87% | 51,792 | $33.67 |
| Q1 2023 | -51,792 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +14,727 | New Buy | 14,727 | $36.21 |
| Q3 2023 | -5,194 | Reduce 35.27% | 9,533 | $27.07 |
| Q4 2023 | +7,643 | Add 80.17% | 17,176 | $28.88 |
| Q1 2024 | -17,176 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +84,787 | New Buy | 84,787 | $33.58 |
| Q2 2025 | -84,787 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +43,518 | New Buy | 43,518 | $41.33 |
Lee Ainslie's Southwest Airlines Co Investment FAQs
Lee Ainslie first purchased Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) in Q1 2015, acquiring 5,910 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 Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) for 34 quarters since Q1 2015.
Lee Ainslie's largest addition to Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) was in Q3 2018, adding 698,830 shares worth $43.64 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Lee Ainslie's firm, Maverick Capital LTD, owns 43,518 shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV), valued at approximately $1.8 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) represents approximately 0.02% of Lee Ainslie's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Lee Ainslie's peak holding in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) was 698,830 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018.