VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Renaissance Technologies LLC, Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US), Parnassus Endeavor Fund, ARK Invest, and Torray Fund. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | Egerton Capital UK | Buy | 124,045 | 124,045 | $57,690,849 |
| Q3 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 65,105 | 1,631,493 | $758,774,764 |
| Q2 2024 | Torray Fund | Sell | -9,764 | 13,938 | $6,533,019 |
| Q2 2024 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -12,353 | 54,346 | $25,473,057 |
| Q2 2024 | ARK Invest | Sell | -14,640 | 75,464 | $35,371,352 |
| Q2 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 334 | 11,141 | $5,222,215 |
| Q2 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -14,100 | 1,566,388 | $734,197,383 |
| Q1 2024 | Torray Fund | Buy | 9,634 | 23,702 | $5,809,921 |
| Q1 2024 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -65 | 66,699 | $27,880,849 |
| Q1 2024 | ARK Invest | Sell | -34,093 | 90,104 | $37,664,348 |
| Q1 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -11,200 | 1,580,488 | $660,660 |
| Q1 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -3,569 | 10,807 | $4,517,617 |
| Q4 2023 | Torray Fund | Sell | -62,329 | 14,068 | $5,724,129 |
| Q4 2023 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -8,240 | 66,764 | $27,165,604 |
| Q4 2023 | ARK Invest | Buy | 8,866 | 124,197 | $50,534,538 |
| Q4 2023 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 74 | 738 | $300,285 |
| Q4 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -72,400 | 1,591,688 | $647,642 |
| Q4 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 11,448 | 14,376 | $5,849,316 |
| Q3 2023 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Buy | 75,004 | 75,004 | $26,081,891 |
| Q3 2023 | ARK Invest | Sell | -340 | 115,331 | $40,105,107 |
| Q3 2023 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 50 | 664 | $230,899 |
| Q3 2023 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 100 | 755 | $262,544 |
| Q3 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 391,927 | 1,664,088 | $578,670 |
| Q3 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 199 | 2,928 | $1,018,332 |
| Q2 2023 | ARK Invest | Sell | -4,838 | 115,671 | $40,705,957 |
| Q2 2023 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Sell | -152 | 614 | $216,073 |
| Q2 2023 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 655 | 655 | $230,501 |
| Q2 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -125,574 | 1,272,161 | $447,686 |
| Q2 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 260 | 2,729 | $960,363 |
| Q1 2023 | ARK Invest | Sell | -1,688 | 120,509 | $37,968,771 |
Frequently asked questions about VRTX activity
Which institutional owners are buying VRTX?
Institutional owners buying VRTX include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in VRTX activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in VRTX compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in VRTX increasing?
Institutional interest in VRTX can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.