Prem Watsa's BB Position Overview
Prem Watsa (via Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd/ Can) currently holds 35.4M shares of BlackBerry Limited (BB) worth $172.38 M, representing 8.35% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Prem Watsa has maintained a long-term strategic position in BB, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2015, adding 45.0K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2025, reducing 5.9M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Prem Watsa's BlackBerry Limited (BB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly BlackBerry Limited (BB) Trades by Prem Watsa
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +51.85 M | New Buy | 51.85 M | $7.93 |
| Q1 2014 | -5.2 M | Reduce 10.03% | 46.65 M | $8.07 |
| Q1 2015 | +45,000 | Add 0.10% | 46.7 M | $8.92 |
| Q3 2015 | +25,000 | Add 0.05% | 46.72 M | $6.12 |
| Q2 2025 | -5.94 M | Reduce 12.71% | 40.78 M | $4.58 |
| Q3 2025 | -5.39 M | Reduce 13.21% | 35.4 M | $4.87 |
Prem Watsa's BlackBerry Limited Investment FAQs
Prem Watsa first purchased BlackBerry Limited (BB) in Q3 2013, acquiring 51,854,700 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Prem Watsa has held BlackBerry Limited (BB) for 49 quarters since Q3 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Prem Watsa's largest addition to BlackBerry Limited (BB) was in Q3 2013, adding 51,854,700 shares worth $411.07 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Prem Watsa's firm, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd/ Can, owns 35,395,320 shares of BlackBerry Limited (BB), valued at approximately $172.38 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, BlackBerry Limited (BB) represents approximately 8.35% of Prem Watsa's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Prem Watsa's peak holding in BlackBerry Limited (BB) was 51,854,700 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.