Thomas Gayner - Markel Group Inc. 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q1 2020)
According to the SEC 13F filed on Jul 31, 2026, the Markel Group Inc. portfolio showed several notable changes in holdings as of quarter-end Mar 31, 2020. The activity included new positions, additions to existing holdings, reductions, and complete exits, providing a clear view of how the portfolio evolved during the quarter.
During Q1 2020, the filing reported:
New Buys - TWITTER INC, American Airlines Group, Inc., The Carlyle Group Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, Guidewire Software, Inc., and 1 more
Increases - ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC, Apple Inc., Analog Devices, Inc., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Albemarle Corporation, and 63 more
Complete Exits - Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsor, CDK GLOBAL INC, DISCOVERY INC-C, Dollar Tree, Inc., Hasbro, Inc., and 4 more
These updates highlight how the portfolio adjusted across different sectors and market conditions, offering insights into allocation shifts and investment trends.
Showing 30 of 86 transactions.
| Date | Symbol | Type | Change Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Q1 2020
|
0QZB
TWITTER INC
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+8,500
|
|
Q1 2020
|
4ATVI
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC
|
Buy |
+3,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
AAL
American Airlines Group, Inc.
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+55,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
AAPL
Apple Inc.
|
Buy |
+600
|
|
Q1 2020
|
ADI
Analog Devices, Inc.
|
Buy |
+30,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
ADM
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
|
Buy |
+15,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
ALB
Albemarle Corporation
|
Buy |
+3,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
AMT
American Tower Corporation (REI
|
Buy |
+2,950
|
|
Q1 2020
|
AMZN
Amazon.com, Inc.
|
Buy |
+510
|
|
Q1 2020
|
AN
AutoNation, Inc.
|
Buy |
+3,250
|
|
Q1 2020
|
AXP
American Express Company
|
Buy |
+2,700
|
|
Q1 2020
|
BALL
Ball Corporation
|
Buy |
+4,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
BAM
Brookfield Asset Management Inc
|
Buy |
+5,800
|
|
Q1 2020
|
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Cor
|
Buy |
+96,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
BKNG
Booking Holdings Inc. Common St
|
Buy |
+210
|
|
Q1 2020
|
BLK
BlackRock, Inc.
|
Buy |
+200
|
|
Q1 2020
|
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
|
Buy |
+9
|
|
Q1 2020
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Buy |
+5,330
|
|
Q1 2020
|
BUD
Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsor
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-13,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
BX
Blackstone Inc.
|
Buy |
+6,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
C
Citigroup, Inc.
|
Buy |
+2,300
|
|
Q1 2020
|
CAT
Caterpillar, Inc.
|
Buy |
+3,500
|
|
Q1 2020
|
CCK
Crown Holdings, Inc.
|
Buy |
+4,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
CDK
CDK GLOBAL INC
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-176,897
|
|
Q1 2020
|
CG
The Carlyle Group Inc.
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+1,222,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
CHH
Choice Hotels International, In
|
Buy |
+10,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
CMCSA
Comcast Corporation
|
Buy |
+1,000
|
|
Q1 2020
|
DAL
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
|
Buy |
+43,500
|
|
Q1 2020
|
DHI
D.R. Horton, Inc.
|
Buy |
+1,300
|
|
Q1 2020
|
DIS
Walt Disney Company (The)
|
Buy |
+7,950
|