Terry Smith's VRSN Position Overview
Terry Smith (via Fundsmith Llp) currently holds 270.6K shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) worth $75.66 M, representing 0.38% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 28 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Terry Smith has maintained a strategic position in VRSN, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2021, adding 104.8K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2025, reducing 299.4K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Terry Smith's VeriSign (VRSN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly VeriSign (VRSN) Trades by Terry Smith
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2018 | +272,873 | New Buy | 272,873 | $148.29 |
| Q1 2020 | +82,408 | Add 30.20% | 355,281 | $180.09 |
| Q2 2020 | +5,413 | Add 1.52% | 360,694 | $206.83 |
| Q3 2020 | +68,824 | Add 19.08% | 429,518 | $204.85 |
| Q4 2020 | +69,059 | Add 16.08% | 498,577 | $216.40 |
| Q1 2021 | +86,738 | Add 17.40% | 585,315 | $198.76 |
| Q2 2021 | +3,226 | Add 0.55% | 588,541 | $227.69 |
| Q3 2021 | +104,750 | Add 17.80% | 693,291 | $205.01 |
| Q4 2021 | +1,490 | Add 0.21% | 694,781 | $253.82 |
| Q1 2022 | -68,273 | Reduce 9.83% | 626,508 | $222.46 |
| Q2 2022 | +40,990 | Add 6.54% | 667,498 | $167.33 |
| Q3 2022 | +8,035 | Add 1.20% | 675,533 | $173.70 |
| Q4 2022 | -742 | Reduce 0.11% | 674,791 | $205.44 |
| Q3 2023 | -4,625 | Reduce 0.69% | 670,166 | $202.53 |
| Q4 2023 | -8,633 | Reduce 1.29% | 661,533 | $205.96 |
| Q1 2024 | -17,390 | Reduce 2.63% | 644,143 | $189.51 |
| Q2 2024 | -19,643 | Reduce 3.05% | 624,500 | $177.80 |
| Q1 2025 | -54,465 | Reduce 8.72% | 570,035 | $253.87 |
| Q2 2025 | -299,401 | Reduce 52.52% | 270,634 | $288.80 |
Terry Smith's VeriSign Investment FAQs
Terry Smith first purchased VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) in Q4 2018, acquiring 272,873 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Terry Smith has held VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) for 28 quarters since Q4 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Terry Smith's largest addition to VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was in Q4 2018, adding 272,873 shares worth $40.46 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Terry Smith's firm, Fundsmith Llp, owns 270,634 shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN), valued at approximately $75.66 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) represents approximately 0.38% of Terry Smith'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.
Terry Smith's peak holding in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was 694,781 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2021. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.