Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s SFST Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 150,607 shares of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) worth $8.21 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in SFST, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 53,421 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2023, reducing 19,095 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +22,700 | Add 17.75% | 150,607 | $54.50 |
| Q4 2025 | +10,900 | Add 9.32% | 127,907 | $51.52 |
| Q3 2025 | +20,600 | Add 21.37% | 117,007 | $44.12 |
| Q2 2025 | -2,900 | Reduce 2.92% | 96,407 | $38.03 |
| Q1 2025 | -4,300 | Reduce 4.15% | 99,307 | $32.92 |
| Q4 2024 | -1,200 | Reduce 1.14% | 103,607 | $39.75 |
| Q3 2024 | +12,514 | Add 13.56% | 104,807 | $34.08 |
| Q2 2024 | +7,786 | Add 9.21% | 92,293 | $29.24 |
| Q1 2024 | +4,000 | Add 4.97% | 84,507 | $31.76 |
| Q4 2023 | -700 | Reduce 0.86% | 80,507 | $37.10 |
| Q3 2023 | +1,200 | Add 1.50% | 81,207 | $26.94 |
| Q2 2023 | +8,200 | Add 11.42% | 80,007 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | -19,095 | Reduce 21.01% | 71,807 | $0.03 |
| Q4 2022 | -6,305 | Reduce 6.49% | 90,902 | $0.05 |
| Q3 2022 | -13,339 | Reduce 12.07% | 97,207 | $41.66 |
| Q2 2022 | -8,061 | Reduce 6.80% | 110,546 | $43.59 |
| Q1 2022 | +21,600 | Add 22.27% | 118,607 | $50.84 |
| Q4 2021 | -11,800 | Reduce 10.84% | 97,007 | $62.49 |
| Q3 2021 | -6,429 | Reduce 5.58% | 108,807 | $53.50 |
| Q2 2021 | -17,981 | Reduce 13.50% | 115,236 | $51.16 |
| Q1 2021 | +4,710 | Add 3.67% | 133,217 | $46.88 |
| Q4 2020 | -3,000 | Reduce 2.28% | 128,507 | $35.35 |
| Q3 2020 | -6,800 | Reduce 4.92% | 131,507 | $24.15 |
| Q2 2020 | -16,000 | Reduce 10.37% | 138,307 | $27.71 |
| Q1 2020 | -13,093 | Reduce 7.82% | 154,307 | $28.37 |
| Q4 2019 | +10,699 | Add 6.83% | 167,400 | $42.49 |
| Q3 2019 | +18,401 | Add 13.31% | 156,701 | $39.85 |
| Q2 2019 | -9,400 | Reduce 6.36% | 138,300 | $39.16 |
| Q1 2019 | +3,900 | Add 2.71% | 147,700 | $33.87 |
| Q4 2018 | -15,100 | Reduce 9.50% | 143,800 | $32.07 |
| Q3 2018 | +2,179 | Add 1.39% | 158,900 | $39.30 |
| Q2 2018 | +53,421 | Add 51.71% | 156,721 | $44.20 |
| Q1 2018 | +18,600 | Add 21.96% | 103,300 | $44.50 |
| Q4 2017 | +13,609 | Add 19.14% | 84,700 | $41.25 |
| Q3 2017 | +14,391 | Add 25.38% | 71,091 | $36.35 |
| Q2 2017 | +16,081 | Add 39.59% | 56,700 | $37.05 |
| Q1 2017 | +2,919 | Add 7.74% | 40,619 | $32.64 |
| Q4 2016 | +4,600 | Add 13.90% | 37,700 | $35.99 |
| Q3 2016 | +8,200 | Add 32.93% | 33,100 | $27.58 |
| Q2 2016 | +24,900 | New Buy | 24,900 | $24.10 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Southern First Bancshares Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) in Q2 2016, acquiring 24,900 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 Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) for 40 quarters since Q2 2016.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) was in Q2 2018, adding 156,721 shares worth $6.93 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 150,607 shares of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST), valued at approximately $8.21 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) 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 Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) was 167,400 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.