Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s WLFC Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 593,460 shares of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) worth $33.68 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in WLFC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2014, adding 160,155 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 127,500 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -14,331 | Reduce 2.36% | 593,460 | $56.75 |
| Q4 2025 | -92,400 | Reduce 13.20% | 607,791 | $45.21 |
| Q3 2025 | -18,177 | Reduce 2.53% | 700,191 | $45.70 |
| Q2 2025 | +5,877 | Add 0.82% | 718,368 | $47.59 |
| Q1 2025 | -1,200 | Reduce 0.17% | 712,491 | $52.66 |
| Q4 2024 | -18,300 | Reduce 2.50% | 713,691 | $69.18 |
| Q3 2024 | -4,500 | Reduce 0.61% | 731,991 | $49.60 |
| Q2 2024 | -3,000 | Reduce 0.41% | 736,491 | $23.10 |
| Q1 2024 | -8,100 | Reduce 1.08% | 739,491 | $16.54 |
| Q4 2023 | -11,700 | Reduce 1.54% | 747,591 | $16.29 |
| Q3 2023 | -18,600 | Reduce 2.39% | 759,291 | $14.10 |
| Q2 2023 | -13,500 | Reduce 1.71% | 777,891 | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | -8,718 | Reduce 1.09% | 791,391 | $0.02 |
| Q4 2022 | -51,000 | Reduce 5.99% | 800,109 | $0.02 |
| Q3 2022 | -70,800 | Reduce 7.68% | 851,109 | $10.91 |
| Q2 2022 | -15,000 | Reduce 1.60% | 921,909 | $12.49 |
| Q1 2022 | -31,152 | Reduce 3.22% | 936,909 | $10.73 |
| Q4 2021 | -76,476 | Reduce 7.32% | 968,061 | $12.55 |
| Q3 2021 | -42,024 | Reduce 3.87% | 1.04 M | $12.40 |
| Q2 2021 | -54,300 | Reduce 4.76% | 1.09 M | $14.29 |
| Q1 2021 | -10,200 | Reduce 0.89% | 1.14 M | $14.49 |
| Q4 2020 | -31,500 | Reduce 2.66% | 1.15 M | $10.15 |
| Q3 2020 | -36,900 | Reduce 3.03% | 1.18 M | $6.15 |
| Q2 2020 | -127,500 | Reduce 9.47% | 1.22 M | $8.09 |
| Q1 2020 | -42,735 | Reduce 3.08% | 1.35 M | $8.87 |
| Q4 2019 | +4,200 | Add 0.30% | 1.39 M | $19.64 |
| Q3 2019 | -69,600 | Reduce 4.78% | 1.39 M | $18.46 |
| Q2 2019 | -45,000 | Reduce 3.00% | 1.46 M | $19.44 |
| Q1 2019 | -21,204 | Reduce 1.39% | 1.5 M | $14.13 |
| Q4 2018 | -51,900 | Reduce 3.30% | 1.52 M | $11.53 |
| Q3 2018 | +7,500 | Add 0.48% | 1.57 M | $11.50 |
| Q2 2018 | +93,300 | Add 6.34% | 1.57 M | $10.53 |
| Q1 2018 | +42,900 | Add 3.00% | 1.47 M | $11.43 |
| Q4 2017 | +67,200 | Add 4.93% | 1.43 M | $8.32 |
| Q3 2017 | +35,100 | Add 2.64% | 1.36 M | $8.20 |
| Q2 2017 | -3,600 | Reduce 0.27% | 1.33 M | $8.91 |
| Q1 2017 | +106,200 | Add 8.67% | 1.33 M | $7.45 |
| Q4 2016 | +130,200 | Add 11.90% | 1.22 M | $8.53 |
| Q3 2016 | +70,449 | Add 6.88% | 1.09 M | $7.92 |
| Q2 2016 | +106,551 | Add 11.61% | 1.02 M | $7.41 |
| Q1 2016 | +47,400 | Add 5.45% | 917,400 | $7.20 |
| Q4 2015 | +33,900 | Add 4.05% | 870,000 | $6.70 |
| Q3 2015 | +53,700 | Add 6.86% | 836,100 | $5.42 |
| Q2 2015 | -5,700 | Reduce 0.72% | 782,400 | $6.12 |
| Q1 2015 | +16,182 | Add 2.10% | 788,100 | $6.19 |
| Q4 2014 | +33,687 | Add 4.56% | 771,918 | $7.30 |
| Q3 2014 | +66,624 | Add 9.92% | 738,231 | $6.84 |
| Q2 2014 | +160,155 | Add 31.31% | 671,607 | $8.17 |
| Q1 2014 | +71,052 | Add 16.13% | 511,452 | $6.82 |
| Q4 2013 | +148,200 | Add 50.72% | 440,400 | $5.79 |
| Q3 2013 | -35,400 | Reduce 10.81% | 292,200 | $5.24 |
| Q2 2013 | +327,600 | Add 0.00% | 327,600 | $4.50 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Willis Lease Finance Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) in Q2 2013, acquiring 327,600 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 Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) for 52 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) was in Q2 2013, adding 327,600 shares worth $1.48 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 593,460 shares of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), valued at approximately $33.68 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) represents approximately 0.05% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) was 1,573,200 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018.