Renaissance Technologies's BP Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.76 M shares of BP p.l.c. (BP) worth $60.59 M, representing 0.08% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies 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's BP plc (BP) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly BP plc (BP) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2014 | +158,998 | New Buy | 158,998 | $48.10 |
| Q2 2014 | +1.71 M | Add 1075.04% | 1.87 M | $52.75 |
| Q3 2014 | -1.87 M | Sold Out | 1.87 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +425,900 | New Buy | 425,900 | $39.11 |
| Q2 2015 | +8,200 | Add 1.93% | 434,100 | $39.96 |
| Q3 2015 | +582,397 | Add 134.16% | 1.02 M | $30.56 |
| Q4 2015 | -716,397 | Reduce 70.48% | 300,100 | $31.26 |
| Q1 2016 | +679,600 | Add 226.46% | 979,700 | $30.18 |
| Q2 2016 | +494,700 | Add 50.50% | 1.47 M | $35.51 |
| Q3 2016 | -1.47 M | Sold Out | 1.47 M | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +268,600 | New Buy | 268,600 | $34.65 |
| Q3 2017 | +2.38 M | Add 885.09% | 2.65 M | $38.43 |
| Q4 2017 | +3.16 M | Add 119.25% | 5.8 M | $42.03 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.54 M | Add 26.58% | 7.34 M | $40.54 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.71 M | Add 23.35% | 9.06 M | $45.66 |
| Q3 2018 | +2.86 M | Add 31.62% | 11.92 M | $46.10 |
| Q4 2018 | -558,800 | Reduce 4.69% | 11.36 M | $37.92 |
| Q1 2019 | +803,600 | Add 7.07% | 12.17 M | $43.72 |
| Q2 2019 | +111,556 | Add 0.92% | 12.28 M | $41.70 |
| Q3 2019 | +5.52 M | Add 44.97% | 17.8 M | $37.99 |
| Q4 2019 | -708,400 | Reduce 3.98% | 17.09 M | $37.74 |
| Q1 2020 | -3.19 M | Reduce 18.64% | 13.9 M | $24.39 |
| Q2 2020 | -5.6 M | Reduce 40.28% | 8.3 M | $23.32 |
| Q3 2020 | -3.27 M | Reduce 39.38% | 5.03 M | $17.46 |
| Q4 2020 | -4.35 M | Reduce 86.48% | 680,769 | $20.52 |
| Q1 2021 | +3.29 M | Add 483.16% | 3.97 M | $24.35 |
| Q2 2021 | -1.18 M | Reduce 29.60% | 2.79 M | $26.42 |
| Q3 2021 | -2.79 M | Sold Out | 2.79 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +2.15 M | New Buy | 2.15 M | $26.63 |
| Q1 2022 | +577,900 | Add 26.84% | 2.73 M | $29.40 |
| Q2 2022 | -2.73 M | Sold Out | 2.73 M | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +2.58 M | New Buy | 2.58 M | $0.04 |
| Q3 2023 | -2.58 M | Sold Out | 2.58 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +1.04 M | New Buy | 1.04 M | $35.40 |
| Q1 2024 | -1.04 M | Sold Out | 1.04 M | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +698,082 | New Buy | 698,082 | $31.39 |
| Q4 2024 | -568,030 | Reduce 81.37% | 130,052 | $29.56 |
| Q1 2025 | +476,348 | Add 366.28% | 606,400 | $33.79 |
| Q2 2025 | +710,200 | Add 117.12% | 1.32 M | $29.93 |
| Q3 2025 | +441,582 | Add 33.54% | 1.76 M | $34.46 |
Renaissance Technologies's BP plc Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies 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 has held BP p.l.c. (BP) for 47 quarters since Q1 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to BP p.l.c. (BP) was in Q3 2019, adding 17,798,662 shares worth $676.17 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 1,758,182 shares of BP p.l.c. (BP), valued at approximately $60.59 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, BP p.l.c. (BP) represents approximately 0.08% 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 BP p.l.c. (BP) was 17,798,662 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.