Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s SBLK Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 2.07 M shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) worth $47.49 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 39 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in SBLK, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2022, adding 2.23 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2022, reducing 1.63 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +237,248 | Add 12.96% | 2.07 M | $22.97 |
| Q4 2025 | -101,716 | Reduce 5.26% | 1.83 M | $19.22 |
| Q3 2025 | -8,700 | Reduce 0.45% | 1.93 M | $18.59 |
| Q2 2025 | +52,000 | Add 2.75% | 1.94 M | $17.25 |
| Q1 2025 | +132,300 | Add 7.53% | 1.89 M | $15.56 |
| Q4 2024 | -2,400 | Reduce 0.14% | 1.76 M | $14.95 |
| Q3 2024 | +12,835 | Add 0.74% | 1.76 M | $23.69 |
| Q2 2024 | +358,870 | Add 25.87% | 1.75 M | $24.38 |
| Q1 2024 | +60,800 | Add 4.58% | 1.39 M | $23.87 |
| Q4 2023 | +254,900 | Add 23.79% | 1.33 M | $21.26 |
| Q3 2023 | +89,100 | Add 9.07% | 1.07 M | $19.28 |
| Q2 2023 | +58,900 | Add 6.38% | 982,400 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | -303,400 | Reduce 24.73% | 923,500 | $0.02 |
| Q4 2022 | +302,000 | Add 32.65% | 1.23 M | $0.02 |
| Q3 2022 | -20,400 | Reduce 2.16% | 924,900 | $17.48 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.63 M | Reduce 63.31% | 945,300 | $24.99 |
| Q1 2022 | +2.23 M | Add 638.70% | 2.58 M | $29.69 |
| Q4 2021 | +268,434 | Add 334.01% | 348,800 | $22.67 |
| Q3 2021 | -395,000 | Reduce 83.09% | 80,366 | $24.04 |
| Q2 2021 | -522,860 | Reduce 52.38% | 475,366 | $22.95 |
| Q1 2021 | -281,600 | Reduce 22.00% | 998,226 | $14.68 |
| Q4 2020 | -102,900 | Reduce 7.44% | 1.28 M | $8.83 |
| Q3 2020 | -209,100 | Reduce 13.14% | 1.38 M | $6.89 |
| Q2 2020 | -219,200 | Reduce 12.10% | 1.59 M | $6.60 |
| Q1 2020 | -355,300 | Reduce 16.40% | 1.81 M | $5.64 |
| Q4 2019 | +120,792 | Add 5.91% | 2.17 M | $11.81 |
| Q3 2019 | +52,108 | Add 2.61% | 2.05 M | $10.07 |
| Q2 2019 | +145,000 | Add 7.84% | 1.99 M | $9.65 |
| Q1 2019 | +104,400 | Add 5.99% | 1.85 M | $6.58 |
| Q4 2018 | +204,690 | Add 13.30% | 1.74 M | $9.14 |
| Q3 2018 | +440,437 | Add 40.08% | 1.54 M | $14.45 |
| Q2 2018 | +482,319 | Add 78.22% | 1.1 M | $12.86 |
| Q1 2018 | +150,500 | Add 32.29% | 616,580 | $11.63 |
| Q4 2017 | -40,500 | Reduce 7.99% | 466,080 | $11.26 |
| Q3 2017 | -116,500 | Reduce 18.70% | 506,580 | $9.71 |
| Q2 2017 | +46,481 | Add 8.06% | 623,080 | $9.83 |
| Q1 2017 | +403,619 | Add 233.33% | 576,599 | $11.88 |
| Q4 2016 | +109,886 | Add 174.16% | 172,980 | $5.11 |
| Q3 2016 | +63,094 | New Buy | 63,094 | $4.53 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Star Bulk Carriers Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) in Q3 2016, acquiring 63,094 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 Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) for 39 quarters since Q3 2016.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) was in Q1 2022, adding 2,576,600 shares worth $76.5 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 2,067,637 shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK), valued at approximately $47.49 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) represents approximately 0.07% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) was 2,576,600 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2022.