Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s ECPG Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 20,700 shares of Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) worth $1.45 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 35 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in ECPG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2020, adding 119,300 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 214,035 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +13,700 | Add 195.71% | 20,700 | $70.12 |
| Q4 2025 | -1,600 | Reduce 18.60% | 7,000 | $54.35 |
| Q3 2025 | +2,900 | Add 50.88% | 8,600 | $41.74 |
| Q2 2025 | -22,900 | Reduce 80.07% | 5,700 | $38.71 |
| Q1 2025 | -22,005 | Reduce 43.48% | 28,600 | $34.28 |
| Q4 2024 | +3,000 | Add 6.30% | 50,605 | $47.77 |
| Q3 2024 | -25,000 | Reduce 34.43% | 47,605 | $47.27 |
| Q2 2024 | -8,800 | Reduce 10.81% | 72,605 | $41.73 |
| Q1 2024 | +22,705 | Add 38.68% | 81,405 | $45.61 |
| Q4 2023 | -24,205 | Reduce 29.20% | 58,700 | $50.75 |
| Q3 2023 | -5,400 | Reduce 6.12% | 82,905 | $47.77 |
| Q2 2023 | -67,600 | Reduce 43.36% | 88,305 | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | +63,700 | Add 69.09% | 155,905 | $0.05 |
| Q4 2022 | +24,205 | Add 35.60% | 92,205 | $0.05 |
| Q3 2022 | +6,300 | Add 10.21% | 68,000 | $45.49 |
| Q2 2022 | -48,683 | Reduce 44.10% | 61,700 | $57.76 |
| Q1 2022 | +34,132 | Add 44.76% | 110,383 | $62.73 |
| Q4 2021 | +39,146 | Add 105.50% | 76,251 | $62.11 |
| Q3 2021 | +12,700 | Add 52.04% | 37,105 | $49.27 |
| Q2 2021 | +18,982 | Add 350.03% | 24,405 | $47.41 |
| Q1 2021 | -214,035 | Reduce 97.53% | 5,423 | $40.20 |
| Q4 2020 | +16,247 | Add 8.00% | 219,458 | $38.95 |
| Q3 2020 | +119,300 | Add 142.17% | 203,211 | $38.59 |
| Q2 2020 | +22,300 | Add 36.19% | 83,911 | $34.18 |
| Q1 2020 | +61,611 | New Buy | 61,611 | $23.37 |
| Q1 2018 | -8,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +8,500 | New Buy | 8,500 | $42.12 |
| Q1 2017 | -23,705 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +23,705 | New Buy | 23,705 | $28.64 |
| Q3 2014 | -210,505 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | -14,323 | Reduce 6.37% | 210,505 | $45.42 |
| Q1 2014 | +89,923 | Add 66.66% | 224,828 | $45.70 |
| Q4 2013 | -54,100 | Reduce 28.62% | 134,905 | $50.26 |
| Q3 2013 | +80,596 | Add 74.34% | 189,005 | $45.77 |
| Q2 2013 | +108,409 | Add 0.00% | 108,409 | $33.11 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Encore Capital Group Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) in Q2 2013, acquiring 108,409 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 Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) for 35 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) was in Q3 2020, adding 203,211 shares worth $7.84 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 20,700 shares of Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG), valued at approximately $1.45 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) 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 Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) was 224,828 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2014.