John Hussman's FFIV Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 10,500 shares of F5, Inc. (FFIV) worth $3.39 M, representing 0.73% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, John Hussman has maintained a long-term strategic position in FFIV, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2022, adding 18,150 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2017, reducing 15,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's F5 (FFIV) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly F5 (FFIV) Trades by John Hussman
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2014 | +50,000 | New Buy | 50,000 | $111.44 |
| Q1 2015 | -50,000 | Sold Out | 50,000 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +35,000 | New Buy | 35,000 | $142.57 |
| Q3 2017 | -10,000 | Reduce 28.57% | 25,000 | $120.56 |
| Q4 2017 | -25,000 | Sold Out | 25,000 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +15,000 | New Buy | 15,000 | $172.47 |
| Q3 2018 | +5,000 | Add 33.33% | 20,000 | $199.40 |
| Q4 2018 | +500 | Add 2.50% | 20,500 | $162.05 |
| Q2 2019 | -5,500 | Reduce 26.83% | 15,000 | $145.60 |
| Q3 2019 | -5,000 | Reduce 33.33% | 10,000 | $140.40 |
| Q4 2019 | -10,000 | Sold Out | 10,000 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +10,000 | New Buy | 10,000 | $106.60 |
| Q3 2020 | -10,000 | Sold Out | 10,000 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +8,200 | New Buy | 8,200 | $175.98 |
| Q1 2021 | +6,200 | Add 75.61% | 14,400 | $208.61 |
| Q3 2021 | -2,000 | Reduce 13.89% | 12,400 | $198.79 |
| Q4 2021 | -9,800 | Reduce 79.03% | 2,600 | $244.62 |
| Q1 2022 | -2,600 | Sold Out | 2,600 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +20,750 | New Buy | 20,750 | $153.06 |
| Q2 2023 | -8,350 | Reduce 40.24% | 12,400 | $146.26 |
| Q3 2023 | -4,000 | Reduce 32.26% | 8,400 | $161.14 |
| Q4 2023 | -8,400 | Sold Out | 8,400 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +21,000 | New Buy | 21,000 | $189.59 |
| Q2 2024 | -4,200 | Reduce 20.00% | 16,800 | $172.23 |
| Q3 2024 | -6,300 | Reduce 37.50% | 10,500 | $220.20 |
| Q4 2024 | -4,200 | Reduce 40.00% | 6,300 | $251.47 |
| Q1 2025 | -2,100 | Reduce 33.33% | 4,200 | $266.27 |
| Q2 2025 | +2,100 | Add 50.00% | 6,300 | $294.32 |
| Q3 2025 | +4,200 | Add 66.67% | 10,500 | $323.19 |
John Hussman's F5 Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased F5, Inc. (FFIV) in Q2 2014, 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 F5, Inc. (FFIV) for 46 quarters since Q2 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
John Hussman's largest addition to F5, Inc. (FFIV) was in Q2 2014, adding 50,000 shares worth $5.57 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 10,500 shares of F5, Inc. (FFIV), valued at approximately $3.39 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, F5, Inc. (FFIV) represents approximately 0.73% of John Hussman'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.
John Hussman's peak holding in F5, Inc. (FFIV) was 50,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.