Joel Greenblatt's VRSN Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 199,621 shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) worth $48.5 M, representing 0.18% 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 VRSN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2014, adding 505,603 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 472,656 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +94,909 | Add 90.64% | 199,621 | $242.95 |
| Q3 2025 | +28,823 | Add 37.98% | 104,712 | $279.57 |
| Q2 2025 | +15,391 | Add 25.44% | 75,889 | $288.80 |
| Q1 2025 | +3,416 | Add 5.98% | 60,498 | $253.87 |
| Q4 2024 | -15,040 | Reduce 20.85% | 57,082 | $206.96 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,691 | Add 11.94% | 72,122 | $189.96 |
| Q2 2024 | +20,367 | Add 46.22% | 64,431 | $177.80 |
| Q1 2024 | +22,676 | Add 106.02% | 44,064 | $189.51 |
| Q4 2023 | -4,636 | Reduce 17.81% | 21,388 | $205.96 |
| Q3 2023 | +3,447 | Add 15.27% | 26,024 | $202.53 |
| Q2 2023 | +3,892 | Add 20.83% | 22,577 | $225.97 |
| Q1 2023 | +650 | Add 3.60% | 18,685 | $211.33 |
| Q4 2022 | -19,054 | Reduce 51.37% | 18,035 | $205.44 |
| Q3 2022 | +3,813 | Add 11.46% | 37,089 | $173.69 |
| Q2 2022 | +17,268 | Add 107.87% | 33,276 | $167.33 |
| Q1 2022 | +5,627 | Add 54.20% | 16,008 | $222.45 |
| Q4 2021 | -2,211 | Reduce 17.56% | 10,381 | $253.83 |
| Q3 2021 | -182 | Reduce 1.42% | 12,592 | $204.97 |
| Q2 2021 | -3,733 | Reduce 22.61% | 12,774 | $227.73 |
| Q1 2021 | +2,707 | Add 19.62% | 16,507 | $198.76 |
| Q4 2020 | -4,561 | Reduce 24.84% | 13,800 | $216.38 |
| Q3 2020 | +803 | Add 4.57% | 18,361 | $204.84 |
| Q2 2020 | +12,476 | Add 245.49% | 17,558 | $206.86 |
| Q1 2020 | -25,217 | Reduce 83.23% | 5,082 | $180.05 |
| Q4 2019 | -14,133 | Reduce 31.81% | 30,299 | $192.68 |
| Q3 2019 | +29,290 | Add 193.44% | 44,432 | $188.63 |
| Q2 2019 | -59,691 | Reduce 79.77% | 15,142 | $209.15 |
| Q1 2019 | -7,234 | Reduce 8.81% | 74,833 | $181.56 |
| Q4 2018 | -16,434 | Reduce 16.68% | 82,067 | $148.29 |
| Q3 2018 | -11,582 | Reduce 10.52% | 98,501 | $160.12 |
| Q2 2018 | +39,831 | Add 56.70% | 110,083 | $137.42 |
| Q1 2018 | -10,116 | Reduce 12.59% | 70,252 | $118.56 |
| Q4 2017 | -25,154 | Reduce 23.84% | 80,368 | $114.44 |
| Q3 2017 | +4,347 | Add 4.30% | 105,522 | $106.39 |
| Q2 2017 | -17,525 | Reduce 14.76% | 101,175 | $92.96 |
| Q1 2017 | -226,394 | Reduce 65.60% | 118,700 | $87.11 |
| Q4 2016 | -22,585 | Reduce 6.14% | 345,094 | $76.07 |
| Q3 2016 | +123,287 | Add 50.45% | 367,679 | $78.24 |
| Q2 2016 | +175,110 | Add 252.75% | 244,392 | $86.46 |
| Q1 2016 | -316,713 | Reduce 82.05% | 69,282 | $88.54 |
| Q4 2015 | -56,069 | Reduce 12.68% | 385,995 | $87.36 |
| Q3 2015 | -231,475 | Reduce 34.37% | 442,064 | $70.56 |
| Q2 2015 | +32,103 | Add 5.00% | 673,539 | $61.72 |
| Q1 2015 | -472,656 | Reduce 42.43% | 641,436 | $66.97 |
| Q4 2014 | +317,296 | Add 39.82% | 1.11 M | $57.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +505,603 | Add 173.63% | 796,796 | $55.12 |
| Q2 2014 | +208,086 | Add 250.38% | 291,193 | $48.81 |
| Q1 2014 | +28,918 | Add 53.37% | 83,107 | $53.91 |
| Q4 2013 | -991 | Reduce 1.80% | 54,189 | $59.77 |
| Q3 2013 | -23,721 | Reduce 30.06% | 55,180 | $50.89 |
| Q2 2013 | +78,901 | Add 0.00% | 78,901 | $44.66 |
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 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was in Q3 2014, adding 796,796 shares worth $43.92 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 199,621 shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN), valued at approximately $48.5 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) represents approximately 0.18% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was 1,114,092 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014.