Joel Greenblatt's SNPS Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 31,651 shares of Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) worth $15.62 M, representing 0.07% 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, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in SNPS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 204,523 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2017, reducing 133,388 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Synopsys (SNPS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Synopsys (SNPS) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +11,529 | Add 0.00% | 11,528 | $35.74 |
| Q3 2013 | -11,528 | Sold Out | 11,528 | $35.74 |
| Q1 2015 | +17,479 | New Buy | 17,479 | $46.34 |
| Q2 2015 | -17,479 | Sold Out | 17,479 | $46.34 |
| Q3 2016 | +6,061 | New Buy | 6,061 | $59.40 |
| Q4 2016 | +204,523 | Add 3374.41% | 210,584 | $58.86 |
| Q1 2017 | -53,666 | Reduce 25.48% | 156,918 | $72.13 |
| Q2 2017 | +76,610 | Add 48.82% | 233,528 | $72.93 |
| Q3 2017 | -33,767 | Reduce 14.46% | 199,761 | $80.53 |
| Q4 2017 | -133,388 | Reduce 66.77% | 66,373 | $85.25 |
| Q1 2018 | -38,069 | Reduce 57.36% | 28,304 | $83.24 |
| Q2 2018 | +125,218 | Add 442.40% | 153,522 | $85.57 |
| Q3 2018 | -104,200 | Reduce 67.87% | 49,322 | $98.62 |
| Q4 2018 | -49,322 | Sold Out | 49,322 | $98.62 |
| Q1 2019 | +6,249 | New Buy | 6,249 | $115.22 |
| Q2 2019 | +2,182 | Add 34.92% | 8,431 | $128.69 |
| Q3 2019 | +1,238 | Add 14.68% | 9,669 | $137.24 |
| Q4 2019 | +11,680 | Add 120.80% | 21,349 | $139.21 |
| Q1 2020 | -21,349 | Sold Out | 21,349 | $139.21 |
| Q2 2020 | +22,301 | New Buy | 22,301 | $195.01 |
| Q3 2020 | +11,650 | Add 52.24% | 33,951 | $213.98 |
| Q4 2020 | -5,465 | Reduce 16.10% | 28,486 | $259.25 |
| Q1 2021 | -7,922 | Reduce 27.81% | 20,564 | $247.76 |
| Q2 2021 | -4,856 | Reduce 23.61% | 15,708 | $275.78 |
| Q3 2021 | -1,747 | Reduce 11.12% | 13,961 | $299.41 |
| Q4 2021 | +271 | Add 1.94% | 14,232 | $368.47 |
| Q1 2022 | +8,179 | Add 57.47% | 22,411 | $333.27 |
| Q2 2022 | -565 | Reduce 2.52% | 21,846 | $303.72 |
| Q3 2022 | -8,789 | Reduce 40.23% | 13,057 | $305.51 |
| Q4 2022 | -6,728 | Reduce 51.53% | 6,329 | $319.29 |
| Q1 2023 | -639 | Reduce 10.10% | 5,690 | $386.25 |
| Q2 2023 | +511 | Add 8.98% | 6,201 | $435.41 |
| Q3 2023 | +2,227 | Add 35.91% | 8,428 | $458.97 |
| Q4 2023 | +3,620 | Add 42.95% | 12,048 | $514.91 |
| Q1 2024 | -4,536 | Reduce 37.65% | 7,512 | $571.50 |
| Q2 2024 | +2,241 | Add 29.83% | 9,753 | $595.06 |
| Q3 2024 | +1,739 | Add 17.83% | 11,492 | $506.39 |
| Q4 2024 | -4,547 | Reduce 39.57% | 6,945 | $485.36 |
| Q1 2025 | -4,086 | Reduce 58.83% | 2,859 | $428.85 |
| Q2 2025 | +1,534 | Add 53.66% | 4,393 | $512.68 |
| Q3 2025 | +27,258 | Add 620.49% | 31,651 | $493.39 |
Joel Greenblatt's Synopsys Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) in Q2 2013, acquiring 11,528 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 Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) was in Q4 2016, adding 210,584 shares worth $12.4 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 31,651 shares of Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS), valued at approximately $15.62 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) represents approximately 0.07% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) was 233,528 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017.