Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s KAR Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 271,600 shares of OPENLANE, Inc. (KAR) worth $8.09 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in KAR, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2019, adding 1.42 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 770,800 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s OPENLANE (KAR) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly OPENLANE (KAR) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -35,400 | Reduce 11.53% | 271,600 | $29.78 |
| Q3 2025 | +237,000 | Add 338.57% | 307,000 | $28.78 |
| Q2 2025 | +59,300 | Add 554.21% | 70,000 | $24.45 |
| Q1 2025 | -50,100 | Reduce 82.40% | 10,700 | $19.28 |
| Q4 2024 | -90,900 | Reduce 59.92% | 60,800 | $19.84 |
| Q3 2024 | -43,800 | Reduce 22.40% | 151,700 | $16.88 |
| Q2 2024 | +195,500 | New Buy | 195,500 | $16.59 |
| Q3 2023 | -49,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +49,600 | New Buy | 49,600 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2022 | -555,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | -471,800 | Reduce 45.94% | 555,200 | $15.62 |
| Q3 2021 | +832,300 | Add 427.48% | 1.03 M | $16.39 |
| Q2 2021 | -240,556 | Reduce 55.27% | 194,700 | $17.55 |
| Q1 2021 | -67,544 | Reduce 13.43% | 435,256 | $15.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +381,800 | Add 315.54% | 502,800 | $18.61 |
| Q3 2020 | +121,000 | New Buy | 121,000 | $14.40 |
| Q1 2020 | -770,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -647,400 | Reduce 45.65% | 770,800 | $21.79 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.42 M | New Buy | 1.42 M | $24.55 |
| Q2 2019 | -158,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | -206,900 | Reduce 56.65% | 158,300 | $51.31 |
| Q4 2018 | -287,500 | Reduce 44.05% | 365,200 | $47.72 |
| Q3 2018 | -508,900 | Reduce 43.81% | 652,700 | $59.69 |
| Q2 2018 | -87,800 | Reduce 7.03% | 1.16 M | $54.80 |
| Q1 2018 | +151,100 | Add 13.76% | 1.25 M | $54.20 |
| Q4 2017 | +159,600 | Add 17.00% | 1.1 M | $50.51 |
| Q3 2017 | +538,400 | Add 134.50% | 938,700 | $47.74 |
| Q2 2017 | +245,400 | Add 158.42% | 400,300 | $41.97 |
| Q1 2017 | +46,100 | Add 42.37% | 154,900 | $43.67 |
| Q4 2016 | -477,300 | Reduce 81.44% | 108,800 | $42.62 |
| Q3 2016 | -347,200 | Reduce 37.20% | 586,100 | $43.16 |
| Q2 2016 | +445,700 | Add 91.41% | 933,300 | $41.74 |
| Q1 2016 | +417,200 | Add 592.61% | 487,600 | $38.14 |
| Q4 2015 | -614,378 | Reduce 89.72% | 70,400 | $37.03 |
| Q3 2015 | +77,278 | Add 12.72% | 684,778 | $35.50 |
| Q2 2015 | -467,900 | Reduce 43.51% | 607,500 | $37.40 |
| Q1 2015 | -497,900 | Reduce 31.65% | 1.08 M | $37.93 |
| Q4 2014 | +654,700 | Add 71.27% | 1.57 M | $34.65 |
| Q3 2014 | -373,500 | Reduce 28.91% | 918,600 | $28.63 |
| Q2 2014 | -218,630 | Reduce 14.47% | 1.29 M | $31.87 |
| Q1 2014 | -94,170 | Reduce 5.87% | 1.51 M | $30.35 |
| Q4 2013 | +1.15 M | Add 251.72% | 1.6 M | $29.55 |
| Q3 2013 | +64,800 | Add 16.55% | 456,300 | $28.21 |
| Q2 2013 | +391,500 | Add 0.00% | 391,500 | $22.87 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s OPENLANE Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased OPENLANE, Inc. (KAR) in Q2 2013, acquiring 391,500 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 OPENLANE, Inc. (KAR) for 44 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to OPENLANE, Inc. (KAR) was in Q3 2019, adding 1,418,200 shares worth $34.82 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 271,600 shares of OPENLANE, Inc. (KAR), valued at approximately $8.09 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, OPENLANE, Inc. (KAR) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in OPENLANE, Inc. (KAR) was 1,604,900 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2013.