Stanford University — Quarter-over-Quarter 13F Allocation Shifts Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, Stanford University initiated 6 new positions, increased allocation to 1 existing position, trimmed 2 positions, and exited 6 positions entirely. The fund's 13F equity book grew from $0.50B to $0.85B (+71.0% QoQ) . All deltas are sourced from sequential SEC Form 13F-HR filings; share-count changes reflect explicit trading activity, while weight changes can also include price movement. This page lists every position change reported — the portfolio overview shows a summary of the top shifts.
Net Portfolio Value Change
- $0.50BPrior quarter
- $0.85BCurrent quarter
- + $0.35BNet delta
- +71.0%% change
New Position Initiations Q1 2026
Securities disclosed for the first time in Q1 2026 that were not present in the prior 13F-HR filing.
| Company | Ticker | Initial Allocation Weight | History |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHABET INC | GOOGL | 13.36% | History → |
| ISHARES TR | EFA | 5.76% | History → |
| STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF | SPY | 5.60% | History → |
| WEALTHFRONT CORP | WLTH | 0.23% | History → |
| ETHOS TECHNOLOGIES INC | LIFE | 0.04% | Holders → |
| MERLIN INC | MRLN | 0.03% | Holders → |
Largest Allocation Increases Q1 2026
Largest portfolio-weight increases in existing positions. Share-count delta is shown separately so price-only re-weighting can be distinguished from active adds.
| Company | Ticker | Δ Weight | Δ Shares | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISHARES TR | EEM | +11.30% | +102.66% | History → |
Largest Allocation Reductions Q1 2026
Largest portfolio-weight decreases in existing positions (positions kept open at a lower allocation).
| Company | Ticker | Δ Weight | Δ Shares | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLSMED INC | CARL | -0.05% | -50.00% | Holders → |
| MAPLIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC | MPLT | -0.23% | -0.00% | History → |
Exited Positions Q1 2026
Positions present in the prior 13F-HR filing that no longer appear in Q1 2026.
| Company | Ticker | Last-Reported Portfolio Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHABET INC | GOOG | 24.87% |
| HEARTFLOW INC | HTFL | 1.83% |
| NATERA | NTRA | 1.45% |
| PENNYMAC FINL SVCS INC NEW | PFSI | 0.11% |
| SHOULDER INNOVATIONS INC | SI | 0.04% |
| NEXGEL INC | NXGL | 0.01% |
Methodology & FAQ
How Stanford University Quarterly Changes Are Computed
Each row above is computed by joining the most recent 13F-HR filing for Stanford University against the immediately preceding quarterly filing for the same fund. Portfolio weights are normalized to exclude listed options for comparability. A complete description of the methodology — including how confidential treatment filings are handled and why share count rather than weight is the cleaner trading signal — is documented in the Methodology.
Which positions did Stanford University initiate in Q1 2026?
Stanford University established 6 new positions in Q1 2026: ALPHABET INC (GOOGL, 13.36%), ISHARES TR (EFA, 5.76%), STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY, 5.60%), WEALTHFRONT CORP (WLTH, 0.23%), ETHOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (LIFE, 0.04%), MERLIN INC (MRLN, 0.03%).
Which existing positions saw the largest allocation increases for Stanford University in Q1 2026?
The largest portfolio-weight increases in existing positions were: ISHARES TR (EEM, +11.30% weight, +102.66% shares).
Which positions did Stanford University fully exit in Q1 2026?
Stanford University fully exited 6 positions in Q1 2026: ALPHABET INC (GOOG, last-reported weight 24.87%), HEARTFLOW INC (HTFL, last-reported weight 1.83%), NATERA (NTRA, last-reported weight 1.45%), PENNYMAC FINL SVCS INC NEW (PFSI, last-reported weight 0.11%), SHOULDER INNOVATIONS INC (SI, last-reported weight 0.04%), NEXGEL INC (NXGL, last-reported weight 0.01%).
Which existing positions saw the largest allocation reductions for Stanford University in Q1 2026?
The largest portfolio-weight reductions in positions kept open were: CARLSMED INC (CARL, -0.05% weight, -50.00% shares), MAPLIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC (MPLT, -0.23% weight, -0.00% shares).
Do quarter-over-quarter 13F allocation changes constitute explicit trading signals?
No. Quarter-over-quarter changes reflect a combination of active trading and market price movement. A weight increase can result from price appreciation alone, without the manager adding shares. Share-count delta is the cleaner indicator of explicit trading activity.