Renaissance Technologies's VRSN Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 3.2M shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) worth $886.31 M, representing 1.17% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in VRSN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2013, adding 962.7K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 853.2K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's VeriSign (VRSN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly VeriSign (VRSN) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +4.11 M | Add 0.00% | 4.11 M | $44.66 |
| Q3 2013 | +962,700 | Add 23.42% | 5.07 M | $50.89 |
| Q4 2013 | -446,800 | Reduce 8.81% | 4.63 M | $59.78 |
| Q1 2014 | +24,124 | Add 0.52% | 4.65 M | $53.91 |
| Q2 2014 | -68,824 | Reduce 1.48% | 4.58 M | $48.81 |
| Q3 2014 | -148,100 | Reduce 3.23% | 4.43 M | $55.12 |
| Q4 2014 | +131,600 | Add 2.97% | 4.56 M | $57.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +316,600 | Add 6.94% | 4.88 M | $66.97 |
| Q2 2015 | +168,200 | Add 3.45% | 5.05 M | $61.72 |
| Q3 2015 | -35,300 | Reduce 0.70% | 5.01 M | $70.56 |
| Q4 2015 | -137,600 | Reduce 2.74% | 4.88 M | $87.36 |
| Q1 2016 | -712,176 | Reduce 14.60% | 4.16 M | $88.54 |
| Q2 2016 | -83,124 | Reduce 2.00% | 4.08 M | $86.46 |
| Q3 2016 | +632,200 | Add 15.49% | 4.71 M | $78.24 |
| Q4 2016 | -450,000 | Reduce 9.55% | 4.26 M | $76.07 |
| Q1 2017 | -159,000 | Reduce 3.73% | 4.1 M | $87.11 |
| Q2 2017 | +941,100 | Add 22.93% | 5.05 M | $92.96 |
| Q3 2017 | +864,300 | Add 17.13% | 5.91 M | $106.39 |
| Q4 2017 | +916,278 | Add 15.50% | 6.83 M | $114.44 |
| Q1 2018 | +100,822 | Add 1.48% | 6.93 M | $118.56 |
| Q2 2018 | -11,776 | Reduce 0.17% | 6.92 M | $137.42 |
| Q3 2018 | +122,700 | Add 1.77% | 7.04 M | $160.12 |
| Q4 2018 | -6,800 | Reduce 0.10% | 7.03 M | $148.29 |
| Q1 2019 | +299,876 | Add 4.27% | 7.33 M | $181.56 |
| Q2 2019 | +357,400 | Add 4.88% | 7.69 M | $209.16 |
| Q3 2019 | +594,300 | Add 7.73% | 8.28 M | $188.63 |
| Q4 2019 | -11,886 | Reduce 0.14% | 8.27 M | $192.68 |
| Q1 2020 | -165,400 | Reduce 2.00% | 8.11 M | $180.09 |
| Q2 2020 | -794,600 | Reduce 9.80% | 7.31 M | $206.83 |
| Q3 2020 | -737,500 | Reduce 10.09% | 6.57 M | $204.85 |
| Q4 2020 | -851,656 | Reduce 12.96% | 5.72 M | $216.40 |
| Q1 2021 | -853,220 | Reduce 14.91% | 4.87 M | $198.76 |
| Q2 2021 | -27,024 | Reduce 0.56% | 4.84 M | $227.69 |
| Q3 2021 | -219,600 | Reduce 4.54% | 4.62 M | $205.01 |
| Q4 2021 | -471,800 | Reduce 10.21% | 4.15 M | $253.82 |
| Q1 2022 | -133,300 | Reduce 3.21% | 4.02 M | $222.46 |
| Q2 2022 | -59,700 | Reduce 1.49% | 3.96 M | $167.33 |
| Q3 2022 | -464,000 | Reduce 11.73% | 3.49 M | $173.70 |
| Q4 2022 | -407,500 | Reduce 11.67% | 3.09 M | $0.21 |
| Q1 2023 | +97,700 | Add 3.17% | 3.18 M | $0.21 |
| Q2 2023 | -126,500 | Reduce 3.97% | 3.06 M | $0.23 |
| Q3 2023 | +37,900 | Add 1.24% | 3.09 M | $202.53 |
| Q4 2023 | -49,000 | Reduce 1.58% | 3.05 M | $205.96 |
| Q1 2024 | -1,700 | Reduce 0.06% | 3.04 M | $189.51 |
| Q2 2024 | -16,094 | Reduce 0.53% | 3.03 M | $177.80 |
| Q3 2024 | +148,294 | Add 4.90% | 3.18 M | $189.96 |
| Q4 2024 | -260,719 | Reduce 8.21% | 2.92 M | $206.96 |
| Q1 2025 | +98,700 | Add 3.39% | 3.01 M | $253.87 |
| Q2 2025 | +253,398 | Add 8.41% | 3.27 M | $288.80 |
| Q3 2025 | -97,098 | Reduce 2.97% | 3.17 M | $279.57 |
Renaissance Technologies's VeriSign Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) in Q2 2013, acquiring 4,109,876 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was in Q2 2013, adding 4,109,876 shares worth $183.55 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 3,170,271 shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN), valued at approximately $886.31 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) represents approximately 1.17% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was 8,282,576 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.