Renaissance Technologies's GSL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 693,350 shares of Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) worth $24.29 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2019-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 26 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in GSL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2021, adding 285,600 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2023, reducing 355,497 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Global Ship Lease (GSL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Global Ship Lease (GSL) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2019 | +226,225 | New Buy | 226,225 | $5.79 |
| Q2 2019 | +26,750 | Add 11.82% | 252,975 | $7.38 |
| Q3 2019 | +49,900 | Add 19.73% | 302,875 | $7.65 |
| Q4 2019 | +148,826 | Add 49.14% | 451,701 | $8.83 |
| Q1 2020 | +61,549 | Add 13.63% | 513,250 | $3.70 |
| Q2 2020 | -17,504 | Reduce 3.41% | 495,746 | $4.24 |
| Q3 2020 | -4,496 | Reduce 0.91% | 491,250 | $6.90 |
| Q4 2020 | +41,227 | Add 8.39% | 532,477 | $11.89 |
| Q1 2021 | +285,600 | Add 53.64% | 818,077 | $14.10 |
| Q2 2021 | +138,000 | Add 16.87% | 956,077 | $19.57 |
| Q3 2021 | -166,500 | Reduce 17.41% | 789,577 | $23.71 |
| Q4 2021 | -207,875 | Reduce 26.33% | 581,702 | $22.91 |
| Q1 2022 | +13,550 | Add 2.33% | 595,252 | $28.49 |
| Q2 2022 | -84,100 | Reduce 14.13% | 511,152 | $16.52 |
| Q3 2022 | +64,576 | Add 12.63% | 575,728 | $15.78 |
| Q4 2022 | -220,231 | Reduce 38.25% | 355,497 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | -355,497 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +24,788 | New Buy | 24,788 | $19.81 |
| Q1 2024 | +256,762 | Add 1035.83% | 281,550 | $20.30 |
| Q2 2024 | +275,500 | Add 97.85% | 557,050 | $28.79 |
| Q3 2024 | -90,200 | Reduce 16.19% | 466,850 | $26.65 |
| Q4 2024 | +162,900 | Add 34.89% | 629,750 | $21.83 |
| Q1 2025 | +127,700 | Add 20.28% | 757,450 | $22.85 |
| Q2 2025 | +2,800 | Add 0.37% | 760,250 | $26.31 |
| Q3 2025 | +78,300 | Add 10.30% | 838,550 | $30.70 |
| Q4 2025 | -145,200 | Reduce 17.32% | 693,350 | $35.04 |
Renaissance Technologies's Global Ship Lease Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) in Q1 2019, acquiring 226,225 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 Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) for 26 quarters since Q1 2019.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) was in Q1 2021, adding 818,077 shares worth $11.54 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 693,350 shares of Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL), valued at approximately $24.29 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) represents approximately 0.04% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) was 956,077 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2021.