Whale Rock Capital, a major technology-focused hedge fund, reduced its position in Alphabet (GOOGL) by 10.31% during the second quarter of 2026. The firm sold approximately 275,000 shares, bringing its total holdings to 2.40 million, according to an SEC 13F filing dated August 14, 2026. Despite the share reduction, the reported market value of Whale Rock's position rose from $768.31 million to $856.38 million over the quarter, reflecting a significant increase in Alphabet's stock price.
This disclosure reflects trades executed between April 1 and June 30, 2026, and is not indicative of the fund's current holdings. The sale resulted in Alphabet's weight within Whale Rock's reported portfolio decreasing from 9.92% to 6.88%. Even with the trim, Alphabet remained one of the fund's top three positions at the end of the second quarter.