Tom Gayner's FDS Position Overview
Tom Gayner (via Markel Group Inc.) currently holds 121,873 shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) worth $35.37 M, representing 0.28% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Tom Gayner has maintained a long-term strategic position in FDS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2014, adding 26,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2018, reducing 48,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tom Gayner's FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Trades by Tom Gayner
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +35,001 | Add 0.00% | 35,000 | $101.94 |
| Q3 2013 | +2,000 | Add 5.71% | 37,000 | $109.11 |
| Q4 2013 | +19,000 | Add 51.35% | 56,000 | $108.57 |
| Q1 2014 | +26,000 | Add 46.43% | 82,000 | $107.80 |
| Q2 2014 | +21,000 | Add 25.61% | 103,000 | $120.28 |
| Q3 2014 | +13,000 | Add 12.62% | 116,000 | $121.53 |
| Q4 2014 | +12,000 | Add 10.34% | 128,000 | $140.75 |
| Q1 2015 | +13,000 | Add 10.16% | 141,000 | $159.20 |
| Q2 2015 | +11,000 | Add 7.80% | 152,000 | $162.51 |
| Q3 2015 | +12,000 | Add 7.89% | 164,000 | $159.81 |
| Q1 2018 | -48,000 | Reduce 29.27% | 116,000 | $199.42 |
| Q2 2019 | +220 | Add 0.19% | 116,220 | $286.56 |
| Q3 2019 | +270 | Add 0.23% | 116,490 | $242.97 |
| Q4 2019 | +70 | Add 0.06% | 116,560 | $268.30 |
| Q1 2020 | +120 | Add 0.10% | 116,680 | $260.69 |
| Q4 2020 | +40 | Add 0.03% | 116,720 | $332.51 |
| Q4 2025 | +5,153 | Add 4.41% | 121,873 | $290.19 |
Tom Gayner's FactSet Research Systems Investment FAQs
Tom Gayner first purchased FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) in Q2 2013, acquiring 35,000 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 FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Tom Gayner's largest addition to FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) was in Q2 2013, adding 35,000 shares worth $3.57 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Tom Gayner's firm, Markel Group Inc., owns 121,873 shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS), valued at approximately $35.37 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) represents approximately 0.28% of Tom Gayner's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Tom Gayner's peak holding in FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) was 164,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2015.