Tom Gayner's BLK Position Overview
Tom Gayner (via Markel Group Inc.) currently holds 220,200 shares of BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) worth $211.74 M, representing 1.61% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Tom Gayner has maintained a long-term strategic position in BLK, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2013, adding 26,100 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tom Gayner's BlackRock (BLK) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly BlackRock (BLK) Trades by Tom Gayner
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2020 | +200 | Add 0.09% | 220,200 | $439.97 |
| Q4 2019 | +2,800 | Add 1.29% | 220,000 | $502.70 |
| Q3 2019 | +4,400 | Add 2.07% | 217,200 | $445.64 |
| Q2 2019 | +6,100 | Add 2.95% | 212,800 | $469.30 |
| Q1 2019 | +11,000 | Add 5.62% | 206,700 | $427.37 |
| Q4 2018 | +200 | Add 0.10% | 195,700 | $392.82 |
| Q3 2018 | +3,600 | Add 1.88% | 195,500 | $471.33 |
| Q2 2018 | +4,300 | Add 2.29% | 191,900 | $499.04 |
| Q1 2018 | +7,600 | Add 4.22% | 187,600 | $541.72 |
| Q3 2017 | +5,000 | Add 2.86% | 180,000 | $447.09 |
| Q2 2017 | +6,500 | Add 3.86% | 175,000 | $422.41 |
| Q1 2017 | +7,000 | Add 4.33% | 168,500 | $383.51 |
| Q4 2016 | +6,000 | Add 3.86% | 161,500 | $380.54 |
| Q3 2016 | +1,000 | Add 0.65% | 155,500 | $362.46 |
| Q2 2016 | +2,500 | Add 1.64% | 154,500 | $342.53 |
| Q3 2015 | +12,000 | Add 8.57% | 152,000 | $297.47 |
| Q2 2015 | +11,000 | Add 8.53% | 140,000 | $345.98 |
| Q1 2015 | +13,000 | Add 11.21% | 129,000 | $365.84 |
| Q4 2014 | +13,000 | Add 12.62% | 116,000 | $357.56 |
| Q3 2014 | +14,000 | Add 15.73% | 103,000 | $328.32 |
| Q2 2014 | +15,000 | Add 20.27% | 89,000 | $319.60 |
| Q1 2014 | +14,600 | Add 24.58% | 74,000 | $314.49 |
| Q4 2013 | +26,100 | Add 78.38% | 59,400 | $316.46 |
| Q3 2013 | +24,200 | Add 265.93% | 33,300 | $270.63 |
| Q2 2013 | +9,100 | Add 0.00% | 9,100 | $256.81 |
Tom Gayner's BlackRock Investment FAQs
Tom Gayner first purchased BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) in Q2 2013, acquiring 9,100 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tom Gayner has held BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) for 53 quarters since Q2 2013.
Tom Gayner's largest addition to BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) was in Q4 2013, adding 59,400 shares worth $18.8 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, Tom Gayner's firm, Markel Group Inc., owns 220,200 shares of BlackRock, Inc. (BLK), valued at approximately $211.74 M.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) represents approximately 1.61% of Tom Gayner's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Tom Gayner's peak holding in BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) was 220,200 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2020.