Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s DBI Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 483,436 shares of Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) worth $2.75 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2019-Q2, this medium-term investment has been held for 20 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in DBI, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2021, adding 557,130 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2020, reducing 746,500 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Designer Brands (DBI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Designer Brands (DBI) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +208,636 | Add 75.92% | 483,436 | $5.69 |
| Q4 2025 | +274,800 | New Buy | 274,800 | $7.43 |
| Q3 2025 | -239,730 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +219,400 | Add 1079.19% | 239,730 | $2.38 |
| Q1 2025 | +20,330 | New Buy | 20,330 | $3.65 |
| Q1 2024 | -361,930 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +361,930 | New Buy | 361,930 | $8.85 |
| Q4 2022 | -401,230 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +351,000 | Add 698.79% | 401,230 | $15.31 |
| Q2 2022 | -310,500 | Reduce 86.08% | 50,230 | $13.06 |
| Q1 2022 | -196,400 | Reduce 35.25% | 360,730 | $13.51 |
| Q4 2021 | +557,130 | New Buy | 557,130 | $14.21 |
| Q1 2021 | -375,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -746,500 | Reduce 66.54% | 375,400 | $7.65 |
| Q3 2020 | +179,770 | Add 19.08% | 1.12 M | $5.43 |
| Q2 2020 | +434,914 | Add 85.75% | 942,130 | $6.77 |
| Q1 2020 | -143,414 | Reduce 22.04% | 507,216 | $4.98 |
| Q4 2019 | +541,600 | Add 496.74% | 650,630 | $15.74 |
| Q3 2019 | +65,230 | Add 148.93% | 109,030 | $17.12 |
| Q2 2019 | +43,800 | New Buy | 43,800 | $19.18 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Designer Brands Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) in Q2 2019, acquiring 43,800 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 Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) for 20 quarters since Q2 2019.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) was in Q4 2021, adding 557,130 shares worth $7.92 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 483,436 shares of Designer Brands Inc. (DBI), valued at approximately $2.75 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) was 1,121,900 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2020.