Renaissance Technologies's BTI Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 327,099 shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) worth $17.36 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in BTI, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2020, adding 1.13 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 1.18 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's British American Tobacco plc (BTI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly British American Tobacco plc (BTI) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +255,000 | New Buy | 255,000 | $52.58 |
| Q4 2013 | +25,400 | Add 9.96% | 280,400 | $53.71 |
| Q1 2014 | -280,400 | Sold Out | 280,400 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | +45,600 | New Buy | 45,600 | $59.54 |
| Q3 2014 | +151,800 | Add 332.89% | 197,400 | $56.54 |
| Q4 2014 | +241,600 | Add 122.39% | 439,000 | $53.91 |
| Q1 2015 | +70,600 | Add 16.08% | 509,600 | $51.89 |
| Q2 2015 | +58,200 | Add 11.42% | 567,800 | $54.12 |
| Q3 2015 | +152,800 | Add 26.91% | 720,600 | $55.04 |
| Q4 2015 | +496,800 | Add 68.94% | 1.22 M | $55.23 |
| Q1 2016 | +139,000 | Add 11.42% | 1.36 M | $58.45 |
| Q2 2016 | -283,800 | Reduce 20.92% | 1.07 M | $64.74 |
| Q3 2016 | +98,400 | Add 9.17% | 1.17 M | $63.82 |
| Q4 2016 | +366,400 | Add 31.29% | 1.54 M | $56.33 |
| Q1 2017 | +483,600 | Add 31.46% | 2.02 M | $66.32 |
| Q2 2017 | -449,000 | Reduce 22.22% | 1.57 M | $68.54 |
| Q3 2017 | -916,838 | Reduce 58.32% | 655,162 | $62.45 |
| Q4 2017 | -269,099 | Reduce 41.07% | 386,063 | $66.99 |
| Q1 2018 | -45,920 | Reduce 11.89% | 340,143 | $57.69 |
| Q2 2018 | -24,310 | Reduce 7.15% | 315,833 | $50.45 |
| Q3 2018 | -62,300 | Reduce 19.73% | 253,533 | $46.63 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.11 M | Add 439.07% | 1.37 M | $31.86 |
| Q1 2019 | -1.18 M | Reduce 86.15% | 189,234 | $41.72 |
| Q2 2019 | +196,100 | Add 103.63% | 385,334 | $34.87 |
| Q3 2019 | -96,100 | Reduce 24.94% | 289,234 | $36.90 |
| Q4 2019 | -218,000 | Reduce 75.37% | 71,234 | $42.47 |
| Q1 2020 | +1.13 M | Add 1579.75% | 1.2 M | $34.19 |
| Q2 2020 | +50,601 | Add 4.23% | 1.25 M | $38.82 |
| Q3 2020 | -967,934 | Reduce 77.61% | 279,220 | $36.15 |
| Q4 2020 | -279,220 | Sold Out | 279,220 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +54,899 | New Buy | 54,899 | $38.74 |
| Q2 2021 | -54,899 | Sold Out | 54,899 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +106,300 | New Buy | 106,300 | $37.41 |
| Q1 2022 | +200,000 | Add 188.15% | 306,300 | $42.16 |
| Q2 2022 | +367,200 | Add 119.88% | 673,500 | $42.91 |
| Q3 2022 | -247,001 | Reduce 36.67% | 426,499 | $35.50 |
| Q4 2022 | +333,887 | Add 78.29% | 760,386 | $0.04 |
| Q1 2023 | -43,887 | Reduce 5.77% | 716,499 | $0.04 |
| Q2 2023 | -8,351 | Reduce 1.17% | 708,148 | $0.03 |
| Q3 2023 | -662,291 | Reduce 93.52% | 45,857 | $31.40 |
| Q4 2023 | -45,857 | Sold Out | 45,857 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +171,499 | New Buy | 171,499 | $41.37 |
| Q2 2025 | +899,000 | Add 524.20% | 1.07 M | $47.33 |
| Q3 2025 | -743,400 | Reduce 69.44% | 327,099 | $53.08 |
Renaissance Technologies's British American Tobacco plc Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) in Q3 2013, acquiring 255,000 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 British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) for 49 quarters since Q3 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) was in Q1 2020, adding 1,196,553 shares worth $40.91 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 327,099 shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI), valued at approximately $17.36 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) represents approximately 0.02% 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 British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) was 2,021,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.