John Hussman's ZD Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 52,500 shares of Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) worth $2.2 M, representing 0.48% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 27 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in ZD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2016, adding 150,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2014, reducing 322,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's Ziff Davis (ZD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Ziff Davis (ZD) Trades by John Hussman
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +52,500 | New Buy | 52,500 | $41.96 |
| Q3 2023 | -31,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -5,400 | Reduce 14.84% | 31,000 | $79.10 |
| Q1 2022 | +5,200 | Add 16.67% | 36,400 | $96.79 |
| Q4 2021 | +10,400 | Add 50.00% | 31,200 | $110.87 |
| Q3 2021 | +5,300 | Add 34.19% | 20,800 | $136.63 |
| Q2 2021 | +1,100 | Add 7.64% | 15,500 | $137.55 |
| Q1 2021 | +14,400 | New Buy | 14,400 | $119.86 |
| Q4 2020 | -20,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | -10,600 | Reduce 34.19% | 20,400 | $69.22 |
| Q2 2020 | -5,000 | Reduce 13.89% | 31,000 | $63.23 |
| Q1 2020 | -100 | Reduce 0.28% | 36,000 | $74.86 |
| Q4 2019 | +36,100 | New Buy | 36,100 | $93.71 |
| Q2 2019 | -600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +600 | New Buy | 600 | $86.67 |
| Q2 2016 | -150,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +150,000 | New Buy | 150,000 | $61.58 |
| Q3 2014 | -3,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | -322,000 | Reduce 99.08% | 3,000 | $51.00 |
| Q1 2014 | -49,000 | Reduce 13.10% | 325,000 | $50.05 |
| Q4 2013 | -126,000 | Reduce 25.20% | 374,000 | $50.01 |
| Q2 2013 | +500,000 | Add 0.00% | 500,000 | $42.51 |
John Hussman's Ziff Davis Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) in Q2 2013, acquiring 500,000 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 Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) for 27 quarters since Q2 2013.
John Hussman's largest addition to Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) was in Q2 2013, adding 500,000 shares worth $21.26 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 52,500 shares of Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD), valued at approximately $2.2 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) 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 Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) was 500,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.