Joel Greenblatt's VRSN Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 104.7K shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) worth $29.27 M, representing 0.13% 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 VRSN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2014, adding 505.6K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 472.7K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's VeriSign (VRSN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly VeriSign (VRSN) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +78,902 | Add 0.00% | 78,901 | $44.66 |
| Q3 2013 | -23,721 | Reduce 30.06% | 55,180 | $50.89 |
| Q4 2013 | -991 | Reduce 1.80% | 54,189 | $59.77 |
| Q1 2014 | +28,918 | Add 53.37% | 83,107 | $53.91 |
| Q2 2014 | +208,086 | Add 250.38% | 291,193 | $48.81 |
| Q3 2014 | +505,603 | Add 173.63% | 796,796 | $55.12 |
| Q4 2014 | +317,296 | Add 39.82% | 1.11 M | $57.00 |
| Q1 2015 | -472,656 | Reduce 42.43% | 641,436 | $66.97 |
| Q2 2015 | +32,103 | Add 5.00% | 673,539 | $61.72 |
| Q3 2015 | -231,475 | Reduce 34.37% | 442,064 | $70.56 |
| Q4 2015 | -56,069 | Reduce 12.68% | 385,995 | $87.36 |
| Q1 2016 | -316,713 | Reduce 82.05% | 69,282 | $88.54 |
| Q2 2016 | +175,110 | Add 252.75% | 244,392 | $86.46 |
| Q3 2016 | +123,287 | Add 50.45% | 367,679 | $78.24 |
| Q4 2016 | -22,585 | Reduce 6.14% | 345,094 | $76.07 |
| Q1 2017 | -226,394 | Reduce 65.60% | 118,700 | $87.11 |
| Q2 2017 | -17,525 | Reduce 14.76% | 101,175 | $92.96 |
| Q3 2017 | +4,347 | Add 4.30% | 105,522 | $106.39 |
| Q4 2017 | -25,154 | Reduce 23.84% | 80,368 | $114.44 |
| Q1 2018 | -10,116 | Reduce 12.59% | 70,252 | $118.56 |
| Q2 2018 | +39,831 | Add 56.70% | 110,083 | $137.42 |
| Q3 2018 | -11,582 | Reduce 10.52% | 98,501 | $160.12 |
| Q4 2018 | -16,434 | Reduce 16.68% | 82,067 | $148.29 |
| Q1 2019 | -7,234 | Reduce 8.81% | 74,833 | $181.56 |
| Q2 2019 | -59,691 | Reduce 79.77% | 15,142 | $209.15 |
| Q3 2019 | +29,290 | Add 193.44% | 44,432 | $188.63 |
| Q4 2019 | -14,133 | Reduce 31.81% | 30,299 | $192.68 |
| Q1 2020 | -25,217 | Reduce 83.23% | 5,082 | $180.05 |
| Q2 2020 | +12,476 | Add 245.49% | 17,558 | $206.86 |
| Q3 2020 | +803 | Add 4.57% | 18,361 | $204.84 |
| Q4 2020 | -4,561 | Reduce 24.84% | 13,800 | $216.38 |
| Q1 2021 | +2,707 | Add 19.62% | 16,507 | $198.76 |
| Q2 2021 | -3,733 | Reduce 22.61% | 12,774 | $227.73 |
| Q3 2021 | -182 | Reduce 1.42% | 12,592 | $204.97 |
| Q4 2021 | -2,211 | Reduce 17.56% | 10,381 | $253.83 |
| Q1 2022 | +5,627 | Add 54.20% | 16,008 | $222.45 |
| Q2 2022 | +17,268 | Add 107.87% | 33,276 | $167.33 |
| Q3 2022 | +3,813 | Add 11.46% | 37,089 | $173.69 |
| Q4 2022 | -19,054 | Reduce 51.37% | 18,035 | $205.44 |
| Q1 2023 | +650 | Add 3.60% | 18,685 | $211.33 |
| Q2 2023 | +3,892 | Add 20.83% | 22,577 | $225.97 |
| Q3 2023 | +3,447 | Add 15.27% | 26,024 | $202.53 |
| Q4 2023 | -4,636 | Reduce 17.81% | 21,388 | $205.96 |
| Q1 2024 | +22,676 | Add 106.02% | 44,064 | $189.51 |
| Q2 2024 | +20,367 | Add 46.22% | 64,431 | $177.80 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,691 | Add 11.94% | 72,122 | $189.96 |
| Q4 2024 | -15,040 | Reduce 20.85% | 57,082 | $206.96 |
| Q1 2025 | +3,416 | Add 5.98% | 60,498 | $253.87 |
| Q2 2025 | +15,391 | Add 25.44% | 75,889 | $288.80 |
| Q3 2025 | +28,823 | Add 37.98% | 104,712 | $279.57 |
Joel Greenblatt's VeriSign Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) in Q2 2013, acquiring 78,901 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 VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was in Q3 2014, adding 796,796 shares worth $43.92 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 104,712 shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN), valued at approximately $29.27 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 0.13% of Joel Greenblatt'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.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was 1,114,092 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.