Visa Inc. $V is Crawford Investment Counsel Inc.'s 9th Largest Position

Hedge fund increases stake in credit card processor

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:09am

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Crawford Investment Counsel Inc. grew its stake in Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) by 1.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's latest 13F filing with the SEC. The fund now owns 353,403 shares of the credit-card processor's stock, making it Visa's 9th largest institutional position.

Why it matters

Visa is one of the world's largest payment networks, facilitating electronic funds transfers and digital commerce globally. As a major holding for Crawford Investment Counsel, this increase in stake signals the fund's confidence in Visa's continued growth and market dominance.

The details

Crawford Investment Counsel Inc. added 6,758 shares of Visa to its portfolio in the 3rd quarter, bringing its total position to 353,403 shares. This represents about 2.0% of the fund's total investment portfolio, making Visa its 9th largest holding. Other major Visa shareholders include Vanguard Group, Capital Research Global Investors, and TCI Fund Management.

  • Crawford Investment Counsel Inc. filed its 13F report for the 3rd quarter of 2025 on 2026-03-16.

The players

Crawford Investment Counsel Inc.

An investment management firm that oversees over $12 billion in client assets, with a focus on value-oriented equity and fixed income strategies.

Visa Inc.

A global payments technology company that facilitates electronic funds transfers and digital commerce, operating one of the world's largest payment networks.

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The takeaway

Visa's inclusion as a top-10 holding for Crawford Investment Counsel underscores the credit card processor's status as a blue-chip financial technology stock favored by institutional investors. The increase in stake signals the fund's confidence in Visa's long-term growth prospects.