Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s SB Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 3.56 M shares of Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) worth $22.52 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in SB, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2017, adding 977,900 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2021, reducing 1.31 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Safe Bulkers (SB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Safe Bulkers (SB) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +68,155 | Add 1.95% | 3.56 M | $6.33 |
| Q4 2025 | -26,486 | Reduce 0.75% | 3.49 M | $4.82 |
| Q3 2025 | +46,156 | Add 1.33% | 3.52 M | $4.44 |
| Q2 2025 | -37,108 | Reduce 1.06% | 3.47 M | $3.61 |
| Q1 2025 | +200,725 | Add 6.07% | 3.51 M | $3.69 |
| Q4 2024 | +32,293 | Add 0.99% | 3.31 M | $3.57 |
| Q3 2024 | -36,400 | Reduce 1.10% | 3.27 M | $5.18 |
| Q2 2024 | -291,700 | Reduce 8.10% | 3.31 M | $5.82 |
| Q1 2024 | -332,600 | Reduce 8.45% | 3.6 M | $4.96 |
| Q4 2023 | +510,600 | Add 14.91% | 3.93 M | $3.93 |
| Q3 2023 | -24,600 | Reduce 0.71% | 3.42 M | $3.24 |
| Q2 2023 | +312,331 | Add 9.96% | 3.45 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | -102,831 | Reduce 3.17% | 3.14 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -633,100 | Reduce 16.35% | 3.24 M | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | -38,483 | Reduce 0.98% | 3.87 M | $2.47 |
| Q2 2022 | -196,117 | Reduce 4.78% | 3.91 M | $3.82 |
| Q1 2022 | +442,400 | Add 12.07% | 4.11 M | $4.76 |
| Q4 2021 | -513,800 | Reduce 12.30% | 3.66 M | $3.77 |
| Q3 2021 | -1.31 M | Reduce 23.94% | 4.18 M | $5.17 |
| Q2 2021 | +421,084 | Add 8.30% | 5.49 M | $4.01 |
| Q1 2021 | +461,100 | Add 10.00% | 5.07 M | $2.45 |
| Q4 2020 | -34,700 | Reduce 0.75% | 4.61 M | $1.30 |
| Q3 2020 | +9,800 | Add 0.21% | 4.65 M | $1.03 |
| Q2 2020 | +32,200 | Add 0.70% | 4.64 M | $1.22 |
| Q1 2020 | -44,403 | Reduce 0.96% | 4.6 M | $1.19 |
| Q4 2019 | +227,403 | Add 5.14% | 4.65 M | $1.70 |
| Q3 2019 | +824,491 | Add 22.92% | 4.42 M | $1.75 |
| Q2 2019 | +148,795 | Add 4.32% | 3.6 M | $1.56 |
| Q1 2019 | -700 | Reduce 0.02% | 3.45 M | $1.46 |
| Q4 2018 | +98,200 | Add 2.93% | 3.45 M | $1.78 |
| Q3 2018 | +204,278 | Add 6.49% | 3.35 M | $2.88 |
| Q2 2018 | +542,822 | Add 20.85% | 3.15 M | $3.40 |
| Q1 2018 | +280,300 | Add 12.07% | 2.6 M | $3.17 |
| Q4 2017 | +197,838 | Add 9.31% | 2.32 M | $3.23 |
| Q3 2017 | +665,862 | Add 45.64% | 2.12 M | $2.74 |
| Q2 2017 | +189,500 | Add 14.93% | 1.46 M | $2.29 |
| Q1 2017 | +977,900 | Add 335.24% | 1.27 M | $2.20 |
| Q4 2016 | +150,800 | Add 107.03% | 291,700 | $1.15 |
| Q3 2016 | +108,300 | Add 332.21% | 140,900 | $1.41 |
| Q2 2016 | +32,600 | New Buy | 32,600 | $1.04 |
| Q2 2015 | -282,302 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | -57,008 | Reduce 16.80% | 282,302 | $3.59 |
| Q4 2014 | +339,310 | New Buy | 339,310 | $3.91 |
| Q3 2014 | -392,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | -140,590 | Reduce 26.36% | 392,700 | $9.76 |
| Q1 2014 | -81,310 | Reduce 13.23% | 533,290 | $9.52 |
| Q4 2013 | +280,244 | Add 83.82% | 614,600 | $10.40 |
| Q3 2013 | +334,356 | New Buy | 334,356 | $6.80 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Safe Bulkers Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) in Q3 2013, acquiring 334,356 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 Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) for 48 quarters since Q3 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) was in Q1 2017, adding 1,269,600 shares worth $2.79 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 3,557,921 shares of Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB), valued at approximately $22.52 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) represents approximately 0.04% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) was 5,493,470 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2021.