Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s NWS Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 617,100 shares of News Corporation (NWS) worth $19.57 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in NWS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2026, adding 617,100 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 667,855 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s News Corporation (NWS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly News Corporation (NWS) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | +617,100 | New Buy | 617,100 | $31.72 |
| Q1 2026 | -19,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +11,637 | Add 144.33% | 19,700 | $29.63 |
| Q3 2025 | -223,430 | Reduce 96.52% | 8,063 | $34.55 |
| Q2 2025 | -74,900 | Reduce 24.45% | 231,493 | $34.31 |
| Q1 2025 | -59,500 | Reduce 16.26% | 306,393 | $30.37 |
| Q4 2024 | -55,037 | Reduce 13.08% | 365,893 | $30.43 |
| Q3 2024 | +234,300 | Add 125.54% | 420,930 | $27.95 |
| Q2 2024 | +37,220 | Add 24.91% | 186,630 | $28.39 |
| Q1 2024 | -103,131 | Reduce 40.84% | 149,410 | $27.06 |
| Q4 2023 | +19,611 | Add 8.42% | 252,541 | $25.72 |
| Q3 2023 | +30,600 | Add 15.12% | 232,930 | $20.87 |
| Q2 2023 | -232,800 | Reduce 53.50% | 202,330 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | -411,200 | Reduce 48.59% | 435,130 | $0.02 |
| Q4 2022 | +297,600 | Add 54.23% | 846,330 | $0.02 |
| Q3 2022 | -38,200 | Reduce 6.51% | 548,730 | $15.42 |
| Q2 2022 | +194,137 | Add 49.42% | 586,930 | $15.89 |
| Q1 2022 | +151,079 | Add 62.50% | 392,793 | $22.54 |
| Q4 2021 | +53,783 | Add 28.62% | 241,714 | $22.51 |
| Q3 2021 | +39,701 | Add 26.78% | 187,931 | $23.23 |
| Q2 2021 | -194,700 | Reduce 56.78% | 148,230 | $24.35 |
| Q1 2021 | -667,855 | Reduce 66.07% | 342,930 | $23.46 |
| Q4 2020 | -103,773 | Reduce 9.31% | 1.01 M | $17.77 |
| Q3 2020 | -148,095 | Reduce 11.73% | 1.11 M | $13.98 |
| Q2 2020 | -209,300 | Reduce 14.22% | 1.26 M | $11.95 |
| Q1 2020 | -238,100 | Reduce 13.92% | 1.47 M | $8.99 |
| Q4 2019 | +314,153 | Add 22.51% | 1.71 M | $14.51 |
| Q3 2019 | +598,140 | Add 74.98% | 1.4 M | $14.29 |
| Q2 2019 | +329,460 | Add 70.35% | 797,760 | $13.96 |
| Q1 2019 | +289,300 | Add 161.62% | 468,300 | $12.49 |
| Q4 2018 | -23,300 | Reduce 11.52% | 179,000 | $11.55 |
| Q3 2018 | +13,900 | Add 7.38% | 202,300 | $13.60 |
| Q2 2018 | +74,118 | Add 64.86% | 188,400 | $15.85 |
| Q1 2018 | -87,060 | Reduce 43.24% | 114,282 | $16.09 |
| Q4 2017 | +83,542 | Add 70.92% | 201,342 | $16.64 |
| Q3 2017 | +79,408 | Add 206.83% | 117,800 | $13.65 |
| Q2 2017 | -289,308 | Reduce 88.28% | 38,392 | $14.14 |
| Q1 2017 | -227,400 | Reduce 40.97% | 327,700 | $13.50 |
| Q4 2016 | +36,700 | Add 7.08% | 555,100 | $11.80 |
| Q3 2016 | +183,800 | Add 54.93% | 518,400 | $14.22 |
| Q2 2016 | +334,600 | New Buy | 334,600 | $11.67 |
| Q3 2015 | -132,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +132,900 | New Buy | 132,900 | $14.24 |
| Q1 2015 | -243,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +243,400 | New Buy | 243,400 | $15.08 |
| Q3 2014 | -395,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | -106,300 | Reduce 21.18% | 395,700 | $17.45 |
| Q1 2014 | +227,300 | Add 82.74% | 502,000 | $16.70 |
| Q4 2013 | +274,700 | New Buy | 274,700 | $17.83 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s News Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased News Corporation (NWS) in Q4 2013, acquiring 274,700 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 News Corporation (NWS) for 49 quarters since Q4 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to News Corporation (NWS) was in Q3 2026, adding 617,100 shares worth $19.57 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 617,100 shares of News Corporation (NWS), valued at approximately $19.57 M.
As of the Q3 2026 filing, News Corporation (NWS) represents approximately 0.03% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in News Corporation (NWS) was 1,710,053 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.