John Hussman's MSM Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 10,500 shares of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) worth $968,835, representing 0.21% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 22 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in MSM, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2021, adding 25,800 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2017, reducing 25,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) Trades by John Hussman
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +10,500 | New Buy | 10,500 | $92.27 |
| Q3 2024 | -14,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | -800 | Reduce 5.16% | 14,700 | $98.15 |
| Q1 2023 | +15,500 | New Buy | 15,500 | $84.00 |
| Q4 2021 | -15,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | -15,500 | Reduce 50.00% | 15,500 | $80.19 |
| Q2 2021 | -5,000 | Reduce 13.89% | 31,000 | $89.74 |
| Q1 2021 | +25,800 | Add 252.94% | 36,000 | $90.19 |
| Q4 2020 | +10,200 | New Buy | 10,200 | $84.41 |
| Q2 2019 | -1,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +1,000 | New Buy | 1,000 | $77.00 |
| Q3 2017 | -1,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | -25,000 | Reduce 95.06% | 1,300 | $103.08 |
| Q4 2016 | -800 | Reduce 2.95% | 26,300 | $92.40 |
| Q3 2016 | +25,000 | Add 1190.48% | 27,100 | $73.39 |
| Q2 2016 | +2,100 | New Buy | 2,100 | $70.48 |
John Hussman's MSC Industrial Direct Co Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) in Q2 2016, acquiring 2,100 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 MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) for 22 quarters since Q2 2016.
John Hussman's largest addition to MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) was in Q1 2021, adding 36,000 shares worth $3.25 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 10,500 shares of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM), valued at approximately $968,835.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) represents approximately 0.21% of John Hussman's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
John Hussman's peak holding in MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) was 36,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2021.