John Hussman's CIEN Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 10,500 shares of Ciena Corporation (CIEN) worth $1.53 M, representing 0.33% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 24 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in CIEN, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2022, adding 36,400 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2021, reducing 72,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's Ciena Corporation (CIEN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Ciena Corporation (CIEN) Trades by John Hussman
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2018 | +50,000 | New Buy | 50,000 | $33.92 |
| Q1 2019 | +15,000 | Add 30.00% | 65,000 | $37.34 |
| Q2 2019 | +10,000 | Add 15.38% | 75,000 | $41.13 |
| Q3 2019 | +27,250 | Add 36.33% | 102,250 | $39.23 |
| Q4 2019 | -25,000 | Reduce 24.45% | 77,250 | $42.69 |
| Q1 2020 | -25,500 | Reduce 33.01% | 51,750 | $39.81 |
| Q2 2020 | -10,250 | Reduce 19.81% | 41,500 | $54.17 |
| Q3 2020 | +19,750 | Add 47.59% | 61,250 | $39.69 |
| Q4 2020 | -20,250 | Reduce 33.06% | 41,000 | $52.85 |
| Q1 2021 | +31,000 | Add 75.61% | 72,000 | $54.72 |
| Q2 2021 | -72,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +36,400 | New Buy | 36,400 | $60.63 |
| Q2 2022 | +25,600 | Add 70.33% | 62,000 | $45.69 |
| Q3 2022 | +31,000 | Add 50.00% | 93,000 | $40.43 |
| Q1 2023 | -31,000 | Reduce 33.33% | 62,000 | $52.52 |
| Q2 2023 | -15,500 | Reduce 25.00% | 46,500 | $42.49 |
| Q3 2023 | -25,500 | Reduce 54.84% | 21,000 | $47.26 |
| Q3 2024 | -21,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +31,500 | New Buy | 31,500 | $81.33 |
| Q3 2025 | -21,000 | Reduce 66.67% | 10,500 | $145.67 |
John Hussman's Ciena Corporation Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased Ciena Corporation (CIEN) in Q4 2018, acquiring 50,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
John Hussman has held Ciena Corporation (CIEN) for 24 quarters since Q4 2018.
John Hussman's largest addition to Ciena Corporation (CIEN) was in Q4 2018, adding 50,000 shares worth $1.7 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 10,500 shares of Ciena Corporation (CIEN), valued at approximately $1.53 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Ciena Corporation (CIEN) represents approximately 0.33% of John Hussman's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
John Hussman's peak holding in Ciena Corporation (CIEN) was 102,250 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019.