Renaissance Technologies's BCS Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 2.03 M shares of Barclays PLC (BCS) worth $41.92 M, representing 0.06% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in BCS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2016, adding 2.96 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2024, reducing 3.21 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Barclays PLC (BCS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Barclays PLC (BCS) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +544,301 | Add 0.00% | 544,300 | $17.12 |
| Q3 2013 | -544,300 | Sold Out | 544,300 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +3.51 M | New Buy | 3.51 M | $8.62 |
| Q2 2016 | -1.64 M | Reduce 46.87% | 1.86 M | $7.60 |
| Q3 2016 | -668,100 | Reduce 35.87% | 1.19 M | $8.69 |
| Q4 2016 | +534,100 | Add 44.72% | 1.73 M | $11.00 |
| Q1 2017 | -823,100 | Reduce 47.62% | 905,403 | $11.24 |
| Q2 2017 | -648,724 | Reduce 71.65% | 256,679 | $10.59 |
| Q3 2017 | +656,524 | Add 255.78% | 913,203 | $10.35 |
| Q4 2017 | +258,100 | Add 28.26% | 1.17 M | $10.90 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.08 M | Reduce 92.14% | 92,103 | $11.82 |
| Q2 2018 | -92,103 | Sold Out | 92,103 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.41 M | New Buy | 1.41 M | $7.54 |
| Q1 2019 | -370,702 | Reduce 26.24% | 1.04 M | $8.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.39 M | Add 133.84% | 2.44 M | $7.61 |
| Q3 2019 | -454,200 | Reduce 18.64% | 1.98 M | $7.34 |
| Q4 2019 | +595,486 | Add 30.04% | 2.58 M | $9.52 |
| Q1 2020 | -172,700 | Reduce 6.70% | 2.4 M | $4.53 |
| Q2 2020 | -2.4 M | Sold Out | 2.4 M | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.23 M | New Buy | 1.23 M | $9.65 |
| Q3 2021 | -317,800 | Reduce 25.76% | 915,686 | $10.32 |
| Q4 2021 | -351,259 | Reduce 38.36% | 564,427 | $10.35 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.84 M | Add 326.22% | 2.41 M | $7.90 |
| Q2 2022 | -2.41 M | Sold Out | 2.41 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +1.21 M | New Buy | 1.21 M | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | -1.21 M | Sold Out | 1.21 M | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +299,600 | New Buy | 299,600 | $0.01 |
| Q3 2023 | +540,686 | Add 180.47% | 840,286 | $7.79 |
| Q4 2023 | -782,700 | Reduce 93.15% | 57,586 | $7.88 |
| Q1 2024 | +1.2 M | Add 2085.58% | 1.26 M | $9.45 |
| Q2 2024 | +2.4 M | Add 190.89% | 3.66 M | $10.71 |
| Q3 2024 | -3.21 M | Reduce 87.68% | 450,900 | $12.15 |
| Q4 2024 | +431,486 | Add 95.69% | 882,386 | $13.29 |
| Q1 2025 | -159,700 | Reduce 18.10% | 722,686 | $15.36 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.11 M | Add 153.37% | 1.83 M | $18.59 |
| Q3 2025 | +196,900 | Add 10.75% | 2.03 M | $20.67 |
Renaissance Technologies's Barclays PLC Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies 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 has held Barclays PLC (BCS) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Barclays PLC (BCS) was in Q1 2016, adding 3,505,403 shares worth $30.22 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 2,027,986 shares of Barclays PLC (BCS), valued at approximately $41.92 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Barclays PLC (BCS) represents approximately 0.06% of Renaissance Technologies'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.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Barclays PLC (BCS) was 3,661,086 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2024. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.