Chuck Royce's VECO Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 477,866 shares of Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) worth $16.18 M, representing 0.16% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Chuck Royce has maintained a long-term strategic position in VECO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2016, adding 270,177 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2015, reducing 2.02 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's Veeco Instruments (VECO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Veeco Instruments (VECO) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +15,443 | Add 3.34% | 477,866 | $33.86 |
| Q4 2025 | -57,150 | Reduce 11.00% | 462,423 | $28.58 |
| Q3 2025 | +9,240 | Add 1.81% | 519,573 | $30.43 |
| Q2 2025 | +33,370 | Add 7.00% | 510,333 | $20.32 |
| Q1 2025 | +26,560 | Add 5.90% | 476,963 | $20.08 |
| Q4 2024 | +76,760 | Add 20.54% | 450,403 | $26.80 |
| Q3 2024 | +14,370 | Add 4.00% | 373,643 | $33.13 |
| Q2 2024 | -65,642 | Reduce 15.45% | 359,273 | $46.71 |
| Q1 2024 | -33,493 | Reduce 7.31% | 424,915 | $35.17 |
| Q4 2023 | -78,000 | Reduce 14.54% | 458,408 | $31.03 |
| Q3 2023 | -34,191 | Reduce 5.99% | 536,408 | $28.11 |
| Q2 2023 | -115,800 | Reduce 16.87% | 570,599 | $25.68 |
| Q1 2023 | -14,600 | Reduce 2.08% | 686,399 | $21.13 |
| Q4 2022 | -33,100 | Reduce 4.51% | 700,999 | $18.58 |
| Q3 2022 | -7,100 | Reduce 0.96% | 734,099 | $18.32 |
| Q2 2022 | +39,600 | Add 5.64% | 741,199 | $19.40 |
| Q1 2022 | -22,900 | Reduce 3.16% | 701,599 | $27.19 |
| Q4 2021 | -6,200 | Reduce 0.85% | 724,499 | $28.47 |
| Q3 2021 | -39,916 | Reduce 5.18% | 730,699 | $22.21 |
| Q2 2021 | +89,400 | Add 13.12% | 770,615 | $24.04 |
| Q1 2021 | -107,500 | Reduce 13.63% | 681,215 | $20.74 |
| Q4 2020 | +121,203 | Add 18.16% | 788,715 | $17.36 |
| Q3 2020 | -3,000 | Reduce 0.45% | 667,512 | $11.67 |
| Q2 2020 | -17,040 | Reduce 2.48% | 670,512 | $13.49 |
| Q1 2020 | -65,000 | Reduce 8.64% | 687,552 | $9.57 |
| Q4 2019 | -72,917 | Reduce 8.83% | 752,552 | $14.68 |
| Q3 2019 | -50,362 | Reduce 5.75% | 825,469 | $11.68 |
| Q2 2019 | -60,000 | Reduce 6.41% | 875,831 | $12.22 |
| Q1 2019 | -67,500 | Reduce 6.73% | 935,831 | $10.84 |
| Q4 2018 | +165,249 | Add 19.72% | 1 M | $7.41 |
| Q3 2018 | +224,600 | Add 36.61% | 838,082 | $10.25 |
| Q2 2018 | +108,563 | Add 21.50% | 613,482 | $14.25 |
| Q1 2018 | +222,302 | Add 78.66% | 504,919 | $17.00 |
| Q4 2017 | -209,960 | Reduce 42.62% | 282,617 | $14.85 |
| Q3 2017 | +191,500 | Add 63.60% | 492,577 | $21.40 |
| Q2 2017 | +9,600 | Add 3.29% | 301,077 | $27.85 |
| Q1 2017 | +16,500 | Add 6.00% | 291,477 | $29.85 |
| Q4 2016 | +2,300 | Add 0.84% | 274,977 | $29.15 |
| Q3 2016 | +270,177 | Add 10807.08% | 272,677 | $19.63 |
| Q1 2016 | -187,972 | Reduce 98.69% | 2,500 | $19.60 |
| Q4 2015 | -2.02 M | Reduce 91.37% | 190,472 | $20.56 |
| Q3 2015 | +195,000 | Add 9.69% | 2.21 M | $20.51 |
| Q2 2015 | +209,290 | Add 11.60% | 2.01 M | $28.74 |
| Q1 2015 | +116,680 | Add 6.92% | 1.8 M | $30.55 |
| Q4 2014 | -291,853 | Reduce 14.75% | 1.69 M | $34.88 |
| Q3 2014 | -101,300 | Reduce 4.87% | 1.98 M | $34.95 |
| Q2 2014 | +138,900 | Add 7.15% | 2.08 M | $37.26 |
| Q1 2014 | -388,500 | Reduce 16.67% | 1.94 M | $41.93 |
| Q4 2013 | -301,048 | Reduce 11.44% | 2.33 M | $32.91 |
| Q3 2013 | -124,500 | Reduce 4.52% | 2.63 M | $37.23 |
| Q2 2013 | +2.76 M | Add 0.00% | 2.76 M | $35.42 |
Chuck Royce's Veeco Instruments Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 2,755,612 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) for 52 quarters since Q2 2013.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) was in Q2 2013, adding 2,755,612 shares worth $97.6 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 477,866 shares of Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO), valued at approximately $16.18 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) represents approximately 0.16% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) was 2,755,612 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.