Prem Watsa's MRK Position Overview
Prem Watsa (via Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd/ Can) currently holds 172,900 shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) worth $14.51 M, representing 0.70% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 31 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Prem Watsa has maintained a strategic position in MRK, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2020, adding 128,799 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2015, reducing 12,576 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Prem Watsa's Merck & Co (MRK) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Merck & Co (MRK) Trades by Prem Watsa
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +12,577 | Add 0.00% | 12,576 | $44.29 |
| Q4 2015 | -12,576 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +128,799 | New Buy | 128,799 | $78.05 |
| Q1 2021 | +52,400 | Add 40.68% | 181,199 | $73.56 |
| Q2 2021 | -8,299 | Reduce 4.58% | 172,900 | $77.77 |
Prem Watsa's Merck & Co Investment FAQs
Prem Watsa first purchased Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) in Q2 2013, acquiring 12,576 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 Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) for 31 quarters since Q2 2013.
Prem Watsa's largest addition to Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) was in Q4 2020, adding 128,799 shares worth $10.05 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Prem Watsa's firm, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd/ Can, owns 172,900 shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), valued at approximately $14.51 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) represents approximately 0.70% of Prem Watsa's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Prem Watsa's peak holding in Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) was 181,199 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2021.