John Hussman's SYF Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 31,500 shares of Synchrony Financial (SYF) worth $2.24 M, representing 0.48% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q2, this medium-term investment has been held for 16 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in SYF, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2019, adding 102,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 52,300 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's Synchrony Financial (SYF) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Synchrony Financial (SYF) Trades by John Hussman
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2018 | +77,300 | New Buy | 77,300 | $33.38 |
| Q3 2018 | -25,000 | Reduce 32.34% | 52,300 | $31.07 |
| Q1 2019 | -52,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +102,000 | New Buy | 102,000 | $34.09 |
| Q4 2020 | -20,000 | Reduce 19.61% | 82,000 | $34.71 |
| Q1 2021 | -46,000 | Reduce 56.10% | 36,000 | $40.67 |
| Q2 2021 | -36,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +21,000 | New Buy | 21,000 | $65.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +21,000 | Add 100.00% | 42,000 | $66.74 |
| Q3 2025 | -10,500 | Reduce 25.00% | 31,500 | $71.05 |
John Hussman's Synchrony Financial Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased Synchrony Financial (SYF) in Q2 2018, acquiring 77,300 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 Synchrony Financial (SYF) for 16 quarters since Q2 2018.
John Hussman's largest addition to Synchrony Financial (SYF) was in Q3 2019, adding 102,000 shares worth $3.48 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 31,500 shares of Synchrony Financial (SYF), valued at approximately $2.24 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Synchrony Financial (SYF) represents approximately 0.48% of John Hussman's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
John Hussman's peak holding in Synchrony Financial (SYF) was 102,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019.