Quadrature Capital Ltd Sells 261,958 Shares of Alphabet Inc.

Institutional investor reduces stake in Google's parent company

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:52am

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Quadrature Capital Ltd, a large institutional investor, has reduced its holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, by selling 261,958 shares during the third quarter. The fund now owns 205,280 shares of Alphabet's stock, valued at $49,984,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Why it matters

Institutional investors like Quadrature Capital closely monitor and adjust their positions in major tech companies like Alphabet. This sale could signal a shift in sentiment or strategy by the fund, which could impact Alphabet's stock price and trading volume.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Quadrature Capital Ltd sold 261,958 shares of Alphabet, reducing its stake in the company by 56.1%. The fund now holds 205,280 shares of Alphabet stock, worth nearly $50 million. The sale comes as Alphabet's share price has fluctuated in recent quarters, with the stock trading between $142.66 and $350.15 over the past 12 months.

  • Quadrature Capital Ltd sold the 261,958 Alphabet shares during the third quarter of the year.
  • Alphabet's stock price has ranged from a 52-week low of $142.66 to a high of $350.15 over the past 12 months.

The players

Quadrature Capital Ltd

A large institutional investment firm that has reduced its stake in Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google.

Alphabet Inc.

The multinational technology holding company that owns and operates Google, as well as a portfolio of other businesses.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This sale by a major institutional investor highlights the volatility and uncertainty surrounding Alphabet's stock performance, as the company navigates a dynamic technology landscape and faces potential challenges to its dominant position in the internet search and advertising markets.