Joel Greenblatt's FFIV Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 148,552 shares of F5, Inc. (FFIV) worth $37.92 M, representing 0.14% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in FFIV, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2015, adding 158,536 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2016, reducing 277,796 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's F5 (FFIV) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly F5 (FFIV) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +32,241 | Add 27.72% | 148,552 | $255.26 |
| Q3 2025 | +16,930 | Add 17.04% | 116,311 | $323.19 |
| Q2 2025 | +8,948 | Add 9.89% | 99,381 | $294.32 |
| Q1 2025 | +4,114 | Add 4.77% | 90,433 | $266.27 |
| Q4 2024 | +5,380 | Add 6.65% | 86,319 | $251.47 |
| Q3 2024 | -11,222 | Reduce 12.18% | 80,939 | $220.20 |
| Q2 2024 | +30,333 | Add 49.06% | 92,161 | $172.23 |
| Q1 2024 | +26,227 | Add 73.67% | 61,828 | $189.59 |
| Q4 2023 | +9,915 | Add 38.60% | 35,601 | $178.98 |
| Q3 2023 | -1,885 | Reduce 6.84% | 25,686 | $161.14 |
| Q2 2023 | -5,866 | Reduce 17.54% | 27,571 | $146.26 |
| Q1 2023 | -13,084 | Reduce 28.12% | 33,437 | $145.69 |
| Q4 2022 | +6,338 | Add 15.77% | 46,521 | $143.51 |
| Q3 2022 | +20,509 | Add 104.24% | 40,183 | $144.74 |
| Q2 2022 | +15,521 | Add 373.73% | 19,674 | $153.04 |
| Q1 2022 | +889 | Add 27.24% | 4,153 | $209.01 |
| Q4 2021 | -401 | Reduce 10.94% | 3,264 | $244.79 |
| Q3 2021 | -5,462 | Reduce 59.84% | 3,665 | $198.91 |
| Q2 2021 | +1,604 | Add 21.32% | 9,127 | $186.70 |
| Q1 2021 | -10,809 | Reduce 58.96% | 7,523 | $208.56 |
| Q4 2020 | -8,766 | Reduce 32.35% | 18,332 | $175.92 |
| Q3 2020 | +8,669 | Add 47.04% | 27,098 | $122.78 |
| Q2 2020 | -34,150 | Reduce 64.95% | 18,429 | $139.45 |
| Q1 2020 | -4,071 | Reduce 7.19% | 52,579 | $106.62 |
| Q4 2019 | -16,191 | Reduce 22.23% | 56,650 | $139.65 |
| Q3 2019 | -31,472 | Reduce 30.17% | 72,841 | $140.42 |
| Q2 2019 | -9,833 | Reduce 8.61% | 104,313 | $145.63 |
| Q1 2019 | +18,480 | Add 19.32% | 114,146 | $156.93 |
| Q4 2018 | +12,415 | Add 14.91% | 95,666 | $162.03 |
| Q3 2018 | -5,219 | Reduce 5.90% | 83,251 | $199.42 |
| Q2 2018 | +4,062 | Add 4.81% | 88,470 | $172.45 |
| Q1 2018 | -36,797 | Reduce 30.36% | 84,408 | $144.61 |
| Q4 2017 | -67,811 | Reduce 35.88% | 121,205 | $131.22 |
| Q3 2017 | +56,686 | Add 42.84% | 189,016 | $120.56 |
| Q2 2017 | +32,762 | Add 32.90% | 132,330 | $127.06 |
| Q1 2017 | +2,389 | Add 2.46% | 99,568 | $142.57 |
| Q4 2016 | -7,658 | Reduce 7.30% | 97,179 | $144.72 |
| Q3 2016 | +11,240 | Add 12.01% | 104,837 | $124.64 |
| Q2 2016 | +16,783 | Add 21.85% | 93,597 | $113.84 |
| Q1 2016 | -277,796 | Reduce 78.34% | 76,814 | $105.85 |
| Q4 2015 | +152,876 | Add 75.78% | 354,610 | $96.96 |
| Q3 2015 | +158,536 | Add 367.00% | 201,734 | $115.80 |
| Q2 2015 | -98,800 | Reduce 69.58% | 43,198 | $120.35 |
| Q1 2015 | +120,168 | Add 550.47% | 141,998 | $114.94 |
| Q4 2014 | -21,629 | Reduce 49.77% | 21,830 | $130.46 |
| Q3 2014 | -75,878 | Reduce 63.58% | 43,459 | $118.73 |
| Q2 2014 | -8,802 | Reduce 6.87% | 119,337 | $111.44 |
| Q1 2014 | +24,233 | Add 23.32% | 128,139 | $106.63 |
| Q4 2013 | +35,980 | Add 52.97% | 103,906 | $90.86 |
| Q3 2013 | -35,980 | Reduce 34.63% | 67,926 | $85.81 |
| Q2 2013 | +103,907 | Add 0.00% | 103,906 | $68.80 |
Joel Greenblatt's F5 Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased F5, Inc. (FFIV) in Q2 2013, acquiring 103,906 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held F5, Inc. (FFIV) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to F5, Inc. (FFIV) was in Q3 2015, adding 201,734 shares worth $23.36 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 148,552 shares of F5, Inc. (FFIV), valued at approximately $37.92 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, F5, Inc. (FFIV) represents approximately 0.14% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in F5, Inc. (FFIV) was 354,610 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015.