Tom Russo's GOOG Position Overview
Tom Russo (via Gardner Russo & Quinn LLC) currently holds 4.6M shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) worth $1.13 B, representing 12.14% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Tom Russo has maintained a long-term strategic position in GOOG, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2019, adding 2.0M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2024, reducing 851.1K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tom Russo's Alphabet (GOOG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOG) Trades by Tom Russo
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2015 | +22,100 | New Buy | 22,100 | $30.41 |
| Q4 2015 | +7,500 | Add 33.94% | 29,600 | $37.94 |
| Q1 2016 | +3,320 | Add 11.22% | 32,920 | $37.24 |
| Q2 2016 | +1,160 | Add 3.52% | 34,080 | $34.60 |
| Q4 2016 | +14,900 | Add 43.72% | 48,980 | $38.59 |
| Q1 2017 | +1,020 | Add 2.08% | 50,000 | $41.48 |
| Q2 2017 | -600 | Reduce 1.20% | 49,400 | $45.45 |
| Q3 2017 | +3,900 | Add 7.89% | 53,300 | $47.95 |
| Q4 2017 | -3,800 | Reduce 7.13% | 49,500 | $52.32 |
| Q1 2018 | -5,820 | Reduce 11.76% | 43,680 | $51.58 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.09 M | Add 2497.25% | 1.13 M | $55.78 |
| Q3 2018 | +12,540 | Add 1.11% | 1.15 M | $59.67 |
| Q4 2018 | +704,380 | Add 61.41% | 1.85 M | $51.78 |
| Q1 2019 | +14,980 | Add 0.81% | 1.87 M | $58.67 |
| Q2 2019 | +2.04 M | Add 109.53% | 3.91 M | $54.05 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.2 M | Add 30.61% | 5.11 M | $60.95 |
| Q4 2019 | +1.15 M | Add 22.50% | 6.26 M | $66.85 |
| Q1 2020 | +1.62 M | Add 25.88% | 7.88 M | $58.14 |
| Q2 2020 | +539,220 | Add 6.85% | 8.41 M | $70.68 |
| Q3 2020 | +286,060 | Add 3.40% | 8.7 M | $73.48 |
| Q4 2020 | -57,480 | Reduce 0.66% | 8.64 M | $87.59 |
| Q1 2021 | -268,240 | Reduce 3.10% | 8.38 M | $103.43 |
| Q2 2021 | -400,760 | Reduce 4.79% | 7.97 M | $125.32 |
| Q3 2021 | -301,100 | Reduce 3.78% | 7.67 M | $133.27 |
| Q4 2021 | -413,400 | Reduce 5.39% | 7.26 M | $144.68 |
| Q1 2022 | -253,020 | Reduce 3.49% | 7.01 M | $139.65 |
| Q2 2022 | +436,700 | Add 6.23% | 7.44 M | $109.37 |
| Q3 2022 | +256,935 | Add 3.45% | 7.7 M | $96.15 |
| Q4 2022 | +231,767 | Add 3.01% | 7.93 M | $88.73 |
| Q1 2023 | +494,900 | Add 6.24% | 8.43 M | $104.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -206,137 | Reduce 2.45% | 8.22 M | $120.97 |
| Q3 2023 | -127,143 | Reduce 1.55% | 8.09 M | $131.85 |
| Q4 2023 | -372,525 | Reduce 4.60% | 7.72 M | $140.93 |
| Q1 2024 | -660,475 | Reduce 8.55% | 7.06 M | $152.26 |
| Q2 2024 | -851,066 | Reduce 12.05% | 6.21 M | $183.42 |
| Q3 2024 | -215,910 | Reduce 3.48% | 5.99 M | $167.19 |
| Q4 2024 | -358,011 | Reduce 5.97% | 5.64 M | $190.44 |
| Q1 2025 | -529,330 | Reduce 9.39% | 5.11 M | $156.23 |
| Q2 2025 | -16,288 | Reduce 0.32% | 5.09 M | $177.39 |
| Q3 2025 | -440,394 | Reduce 8.65% | 4.65 M | $243.55 |
Tom Russo's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Tom Russo first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) in Q3 2015, acquiring 22,100 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tom Russo has held Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) for 41 quarters since Q3 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tom Russo's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was in Q2 2019, adding 3,910,680 shares worth $211.36 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Tom Russo's firm, Gardner Russo & Quinn LLC, owns 4,649,923 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), valued at approximately $1.13 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) represents approximately 12.14% of Tom Russo'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.
Tom Russo's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was 8,700,900 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.