Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s BP Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 2.66 M shares of BP p.l.c. (BP) worth $92.49 M, representing 0.14% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in BP, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2019, adding 5.52 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 5.6 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s BP plc (BP) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly BP plc (BP) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +904,985 | Add 51.47% | 2.66 M | $34.73 |
| Q3 2025 | +441,582 | Add 33.54% | 1.76 M | $34.46 |
| Q2 2025 | +710,200 | Add 117.12% | 1.32 M | $29.93 |
| Q1 2025 | +476,348 | Add 366.28% | 606,400 | $33.79 |
| Q4 2024 | -568,030 | Reduce 81.37% | 130,052 | $29.56 |
| Q3 2024 | +698,082 | New Buy | 698,082 | $31.39 |
| Q1 2024 | -1.04 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +1.04 M | New Buy | 1.04 M | $35.40 |
| Q3 2023 | -2.58 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +2.58 M | New Buy | 2.58 M | $0.04 |
| Q2 2022 | -2.73 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +577,900 | Add 26.84% | 2.73 M | $29.40 |
| Q4 2021 | +2.15 M | New Buy | 2.15 M | $26.63 |
| Q3 2021 | -2.79 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | -1.18 M | Reduce 29.60% | 2.79 M | $26.42 |
| Q1 2021 | +3.29 M | Add 483.16% | 3.97 M | $24.35 |
| Q4 2020 | -4.35 M | Reduce 86.48% | 680,769 | $20.52 |
| Q3 2020 | -3.27 M | Reduce 39.38% | 5.03 M | $17.46 |
| Q2 2020 | -5.6 M | Reduce 40.28% | 8.3 M | $23.32 |
| Q1 2020 | -3.19 M | Reduce 18.64% | 13.9 M | $24.39 |
| Q4 2019 | -708,400 | Reduce 3.98% | 17.09 M | $37.74 |
| Q3 2019 | +5.52 M | Add 44.97% | 17.8 M | $37.99 |
| Q2 2019 | +111,556 | Add 0.92% | 12.28 M | $41.70 |
| Q1 2019 | +803,600 | Add 7.07% | 12.17 M | $43.72 |
| Q4 2018 | -558,800 | Reduce 4.69% | 11.36 M | $37.92 |
| Q3 2018 | +2.86 M | Add 31.62% | 11.92 M | $46.10 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.71 M | Add 23.35% | 9.06 M | $45.66 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.54 M | Add 26.58% | 7.34 M | $40.54 |
| Q4 2017 | +3.16 M | Add 119.25% | 5.8 M | $42.03 |
| Q3 2017 | +2.38 M | Add 885.09% | 2.65 M | $38.43 |
| Q2 2017 | +268,600 | New Buy | 268,600 | $34.65 |
| Q3 2016 | -1.47 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +494,700 | Add 50.50% | 1.47 M | $35.51 |
| Q1 2016 | +679,600 | Add 226.46% | 979,700 | $30.18 |
| Q4 2015 | -716,397 | Reduce 70.48% | 300,100 | $31.26 |
| Q3 2015 | +582,397 | Add 134.16% | 1.02 M | $30.56 |
| Q2 2015 | +8,200 | Add 1.93% | 434,100 | $39.96 |
| Q1 2015 | +425,900 | New Buy | 425,900 | $39.11 |
| Q3 2014 | -1.87 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | +1.71 M | Add 1075.04% | 1.87 M | $52.75 |
| Q1 2014 | +158,998 | New Buy | 158,998 | $48.10 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s BP plc Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased BP p.l.c. (BP) in Q1 2014, acquiring 158,998 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 BP p.l.c. (BP) for 41 quarters since Q1 2014.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to BP p.l.c. (BP) was in Q3 2019, adding 17,798,662 shares worth $676.17 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 2,663,167 shares of BP p.l.c. (BP), valued at approximately $92.49 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, BP p.l.c. (BP) represents approximately 0.14% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in BP p.l.c. (BP) was 17,798,662 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019.