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 38 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in FFIV, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2017, adding 35,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 50,000 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
| Report Date | 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 | 0 | $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 | 0 | $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 | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +10,000 | New Buy | 10,000 | $106.60 |
| Q3 2020 | -10,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $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 | 0 | $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 | 0 | $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 38 quarters since Q2 2014.
John Hussman's largest addition to F5, Inc. (FFIV) was in Q2 2014, adding 50,000 shares worth $5.57 M.
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.
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.
John Hussman's peak holding in F5, Inc. (FFIV) was 50,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2014.