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Verisign (VRSN)
NASDAQ:VRSN
Verisign (VRSN) Ownership Overview
15.02% Insiders
19.57% Mutual Funds
32.73% Other Institutional Investors
28.45% ETFs
4.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Verisign (VRSN) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 80.75% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 15.02% is owned by Insiders, and 4.24% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | John Calys Svp, Cont., Chief Acct Officer | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $103588 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Kathleen Cote Director | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $690000 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Danny R Mcpherson Evp Technology & Cso | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $1611958 |
| Dec 03, 2024 | Danny R Mcpherson Evp Technology & Cso | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $402564 |
Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity
Date | Firm | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $205925 | |
| Dec 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $251663 | |
| Dec 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $488632 | |
| Dec 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $1027142 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,289,880 | Insider | 14.05% | 3,167,642,898 | |
| 13,271,457 | Institution | 14.03% | 3,163,251,776 | |
| 9,591,524 | Institution | 10.14% | 2,286,139,745 | |
| 8,190,723 | Institution | 8.66% | 1,952,258,827 | |
| 5,048,089 | Institution | 5.34% | 1,203,212,013 | |
| 3,168,148 | Institution | 3.35% | 755,128,076 | |
| 3,068,470 | Institution | 3.24% | 731,369,825 | |
| 1,830,187 | Institution | 1.93% | 436,225,071 | |
| 1,822,865 | Institution | 1.93% | 434,479,873 | |
| 1,526,369 | Institution | 1.61% | 363,810,051 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,190,723 | Institution | 8.66% | 1,952,258,827 | |
| 1,830,187 | Institution | 1.93% | 436,225,071 | |
| 1,421,482 | Institution | 1.50% | 338,810,235 | |
| 886,963 | Institution | 0.94% | 211,407,631 | |
| 673,998 | Institution | 0.71% | 160,647,423 | |
| 575,078 | Institution | 0.61% | 137,069,841 | |
| 564,077 | Institution | 0.60% | 134,447,753 | |
| 498,623 | Institution | 0.53% | 118,846,792 | |
| 314,600 | Institution | 0.33% | 74,984,910 | |
| 278,264 | Institution | 0.29% | 66,324,224 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,578,235 | Institution | 2.73% | 613,310,542 | |
| 2,291,106 | Institution | 2.42% | 545,008,295 | |
| 1,764,053 | Institution | 1.86% | 419,632,928 | |
| 1,044,730 | Institution | 1.10% | 249,011,396 | |
| 1,044,387 | Institution | 1.10% | 243,927,028 | |
| 954,253 | Institution | 1.01% | 226,997,704 | |
| 939,413 | Institution | 0.99% | 223,909,089 | |
| 840,692 | Institution | 0.89% | 199,983,813 | |
| 815,436 | Institution | 0.86% | 194,359,171 | |
| 763,517 | Institution | 0.81% | 181,984,277 |
FAQ
Who Owns Verisign (VRSN)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 32.73% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 15.02% is held by insiders, and 4.24% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of Verisign (VRSN) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 32.73% of Verisign (VRSN) stock is held by institutional investors.
What percentage of Verisign (VRSN) stock is held by retail investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 4.24% of Verisign (VRSN) stock is held by retail investors.
Who owns the most shares of Verisign (VRSN)?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc owns the most shares of Verisign (VRSN).
What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.