John Hussman's PYPL Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 42.0K shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) worth $2.82 M, representing 0.61% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, John Hussman has maintained a long-term strategic position in PYPL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2025, adding 31.5K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2022, reducing 84.4K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's PayPal Holdings (PYPL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly PayPal Holdings (PYPL) Trades by John Hussman
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2015 | +100,000 | New Buy | 100,000 | $31.04 |
| Q3 2016 | -100,000 | Sold Out | 100,000 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +15,600 | New Buy | 15,600 | $115.64 |
| Q2 2022 | +20,600 | Add 132.05% | 36,200 | $69.83 |
| Q3 2022 | -5,200 | Reduce 14.36% | 31,000 | $86.06 |
| Q2 2023 | +8,000 | Add 25.81% | 39,000 | $66.73 |
| Q4 2023 | -7,500 | Reduce 19.23% | 31,500 | $61.41 |
| Q1 2024 | -10,500 | Reduce 33.33% | 21,000 | $66.99 |
| Q3 2024 | -21,000 | Sold Out | 21,000 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +21,000 | New Buy | 21,000 | $85.35 |
| Q1 2025 | +31,500 | Add 150.00% | 52,500 | $65.25 |
| Q2 2025 | -21,000 | Reduce 40.00% | 31,500 | $74.32 |
| Q3 2025 | +10,500 | Add 33.33% | 42,000 | $67.06 |
John Hussman's PayPal Holdings Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) in Q3 2015, acquiring 100,000 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 PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) for 41 quarters since Q3 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
John Hussman's largest addition to PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) was in Q3 2015, adding 100,000 shares worth $3.1 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 42,000 shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), valued at approximately $2.82 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) represents approximately 0.61% 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 PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) was 100,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.