Lee Ainslie's MNST Position Overview
Lee Ainslie (via Maverick Capital LTD) currently holds 1.34 M shares of Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) worth $90.33 M, representing 1.21% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 31 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Lee Ainslie has maintained a strategic position in MNST, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2019, adding 47.24 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 84.98 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Lee Ainslie's Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Trades by Lee Ainslie
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2018 | +2.51 M | New Buy | 2.51 M | $3.58 |
| Q2 2018 | -2.51 M | Sold Out | 2.51 M | $3.58 |
| Q3 2018 | +1.83 M | New Buy | 1.83 M | $3.64 |
| Q4 2018 | +815,680 | Add 44.49% | 2.65 M | $3.08 |
| Q1 2019 | -634,080 | Reduce 23.94% | 2.01 M | $3.41 |
| Q2 2019 | -285,440 | Reduce 14.17% | 1.73 M | $3.99 |
| Q3 2019 | +47.24 M | Add 2731.69% | 48.97 M | $3.63 |
| Q4 2019 | +37.16 M | Add 75.88% | 86.13 M | $3.97 |
| Q1 2020 | -84.98 M | Reduce 98.66% | 1.15 M | $3.52 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.15 M | Sold Out | 1.15 M | $3.52 |
| Q4 2020 | +67,158 | New Buy | 67,158 | $46.23 |
| Q1 2021 | -31,686 | Reduce 47.18% | 35,472 | $45.56 |
| Q2 2021 | +9,442 | Add 26.62% | 44,914 | $45.67 |
| Q3 2021 | +63,588 | Add 141.58% | 108,502 | $44.41 |
| Q4 2021 | -106,584 | Reduce 98.23% | 1,918 | $47.97 |
| Q1 2022 | +38,172 | Add 1990.20% | 40,090 | $39.96 |
| Q2 2022 | +9,386 | Add 23.41% | 49,476 | $46.35 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,880 | Reduce 9.86% | 44,596 | $43.48 |
| Q4 2022 | -17,200 | Reduce 38.57% | 27,396 | $50.77 |
| Q1 2023 | +4,947 | Add 18.06% | 32,343 | $54.01 |
| Q2 2023 | +20,687 | Add 63.96% | 53,030 | $57.44 |
| Q3 2023 | -47,104 | Reduce 88.83% | 5,926 | $52.95 |
| Q4 2023 | -5,926 | Sold Out | 5,926 | $52.95 |
| Q4 2024 | +1.99 M | New Buy | 1.99 M | $52.56 |
| Q1 2025 | -244,344 | Reduce 12.26% | 1.75 M | $58.52 |
| Q2 2025 | -1.75 M | Sold Out | 1.75 M | $58.52 |
| Q3 2025 | +1.34 M | New Buy | 1.34 M | $67.31 |
Lee Ainslie's Monster Beverage Corporation Investment FAQs
Lee Ainslie first purchased Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) in Q1 2018, acquiring 2,513,760 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 Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) for 31 quarters since Q1 2018.
Lee Ainslie's largest addition to Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) was in Q3 2019, adding 48,972,336 shares worth $177.71 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Lee Ainslie's firm, Maverick Capital LTD, owns 1,341,965 shares of Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST), valued at approximately $90.33 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) represents approximately 1.21% of Lee Ainslie's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Lee Ainslie's peak holding in Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) was 86,130,864 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.