John Hussman's FSLR Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 10,500 shares of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) worth $2.07 M, representing 0.45% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 39 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in FSLR, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2013, adding 149,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2013, reducing 250,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's First Solar (FSLR) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly First Solar (FSLR) Trades by John Hussman
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +10,500 | New Buy | 10,500 | $197.26 |
| Q4 2023 | -5,250 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +5,250 | New Buy | 5,250 | $161.59 |
| Q2 2023 | -1,550 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | -2,050 | Reduce 56.94% | 1,550 | $95.48 |
| Q1 2021 | -6,600 | Reduce 64.71% | 3,600 | $87.22 |
| Q3 2020 | -10,200 | Reduce 50.00% | 10,200 | $66.18 |
| Q2 2020 | -5,100 | Reduce 20.00% | 20,400 | $49.51 |
| Q1 2020 | -10,250 | Reduce 28.67% | 25,500 | $36.08 |
| Q4 2019 | -15,000 | Reduce 29.56% | 35,750 | $55.97 |
| Q3 2019 | +50,750 | New Buy | 50,750 | $58.01 |
| Q1 2019 | -30,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | -45,000 | Reduce 60.00% | 30,000 | $42.47 |
| Q2 2018 | +25,000 | Add 50.00% | 75,000 | $52.67 |
| Q1 2018 | +50,000 | New Buy | 50,000 | $70.98 |
| Q4 2016 | -100,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | -25,000 | Reduce 20.00% | 100,000 | $39.49 |
| Q2 2016 | -75,000 | Reduce 37.50% | 125,000 | $48.48 |
| Q1 2016 | +50,000 | Add 33.33% | 200,000 | $68.47 |
| Q4 2015 | +50,000 | Add 50.00% | 150,000 | $65.99 |
| Q3 2015 | -50,000 | Reduce 33.33% | 100,000 | $42.75 |
| Q3 2014 | -100,000 | Reduce 40.00% | 150,000 | $65.81 |
| Q4 2013 | -250,000 | Reduce 50.00% | 250,000 | $54.64 |
| Q3 2013 | +149,000 | Add 42.45% | 500,000 | $40.21 |
| Q2 2013 | +351,000 | Add 0.00% | 351,000 | $44.73 |
John Hussman's First Solar Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) in Q2 2013, acquiring 351,000 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 First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) for 39 quarters since Q2 2013.
John Hussman's largest addition to First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) was in Q2 2013, adding 351,000 shares worth $15.7 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 10,500 shares of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), valued at approximately $2.07 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) represents approximately 0.45% of John Hussman's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
John Hussman's peak holding in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) was 500,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2013.