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National Pension Service Boosts Alphabet Inc. Stake
South Korean pension fund increases its position in Google's parent company by 3.2%
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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National Pension Service, a major South Korean institutional investor, increased its holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, by 3.2% in the third quarter of 2025. The pension fund now owns 10,185,776 shares of the information services provider's stock, making it the 11th largest holding in its portfolio.
Why it matters
Alphabet's stock performance and institutional ownership are closely watched as indicators of the broader technology sector. National Pension Service's increased stake signals confidence in Alphabet's long-term growth prospects and underscores the company's status as a blue-chip investment for major global investors.
The details
According to a regulatory filing, National Pension Service purchased an additional 313,150 shares of Alphabet in the third quarter, bringing its total position to 10,185,776 shares. This represents approximately 1.9% of the pension fund's overall portfolio. Several other hedge funds and institutional investors also reported buying Alphabet shares during the same period.
- National Pension Service increased its Alphabet holdings in the third quarter of 2025.
The players
National Pension Service
A major South Korean institutional investor and one of the world's largest pension funds, with over $800 billion in assets under management.
Alphabet Inc.
The parent company of Google, a multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California.
The takeaway
National Pension Service's increased stake in Alphabet underscores the company's status as a blue-chip investment and a bellwether for the broader technology sector. The move signals the South Korean pension fund's confidence in Alphabet's long-term growth prospects and its position as a leading global technology company.
