Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s BCS Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 3.86 M shares of Barclays PLC (BCS) worth $81.76 M, representing 0.13% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 38 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in BCS, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2026, adding 3.86 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2024, reducing 3.21 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Barclays PLC (BCS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Barclays PLC (BCS) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +3.86 M | New Buy | 3.86 M | $21.16 |
| Q4 2025 | -2.03 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +196,900 | Add 10.75% | 2.03 M | $20.67 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.11 M | Add 153.37% | 1.83 M | $18.59 |
| Q1 2025 | -159,700 | Reduce 18.10% | 722,686 | $15.36 |
| Q4 2024 | +431,486 | Add 95.69% | 882,386 | $13.29 |
| Q3 2024 | -3.21 M | Reduce 87.68% | 450,900 | $12.15 |
| Q2 2024 | +2.4 M | Add 190.89% | 3.66 M | $10.71 |
| Q1 2024 | +1.2 M | Add 2085.58% | 1.26 M | $9.45 |
| Q4 2023 | -782,700 | Reduce 93.15% | 57,586 | $7.88 |
| Q3 2023 | +540,686 | Add 180.47% | 840,286 | $7.79 |
| Q2 2023 | +299,600 | New Buy | 299,600 | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | -1.21 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +1.21 M | New Buy | 1.21 M | $0.01 |
| Q2 2022 | -2.41 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.84 M | Add 326.22% | 2.41 M | $7.90 |
| Q4 2021 | -351,259 | Reduce 38.36% | 564,427 | $10.35 |
| Q3 2021 | -317,800 | Reduce 25.76% | 915,686 | $10.32 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.23 M | New Buy | 1.23 M | $9.65 |
| Q2 2020 | -2.4 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | -172,700 | Reduce 6.70% | 2.4 M | $4.53 |
| Q4 2019 | +595,486 | Add 30.04% | 2.58 M | $9.52 |
| Q3 2019 | -454,200 | Reduce 18.64% | 1.98 M | $7.34 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.39 M | Add 133.84% | 2.44 M | $7.61 |
| Q1 2019 | -370,702 | Reduce 26.24% | 1.04 M | $8.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.41 M | New Buy | 1.41 M | $7.54 |
| Q2 2018 | -92,103 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.08 M | Reduce 92.14% | 92,103 | $11.82 |
| Q4 2017 | +258,100 | Add 28.26% | 1.17 M | $10.90 |
| Q3 2017 | +656,524 | Add 255.78% | 913,203 | $10.35 |
| Q2 2017 | -648,724 | Reduce 71.65% | 256,679 | $10.59 |
| Q1 2017 | -823,100 | Reduce 47.62% | 905,403 | $11.24 |
| Q4 2016 | +534,100 | Add 44.72% | 1.73 M | $11.00 |
| Q3 2016 | -668,100 | Reduce 35.87% | 1.19 M | $8.69 |
| Q2 2016 | -1.64 M | Reduce 46.87% | 1.86 M | $7.60 |
| Q1 2016 | +3.51 M | New Buy | 3.51 M | $8.62 |
| Q3 2013 | -544,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2013 | +544,300 | Add 0.00% | 544,300 | $17.12 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Barclays PLC Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Barclays PLC (BCS) in Q2 2013, acquiring 544,300 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Barclays PLC (BCS) for 38 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Barclays PLC (BCS) was in Q1 2026, adding 3,863,986 shares worth $81.76 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 3,863,986 shares of Barclays PLC (BCS), valued at approximately $81.76 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Barclays PLC (BCS) represents approximately 0.13% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Barclays PLC (BCS) was 3,863,986 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2026.