Renaissance Technologies's WPP Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 25,700 shares of WPP plc (WPP) worth $643,785, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 45 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in WPP, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 174,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 173,557 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's WPP plc (WPP) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly WPP plc (WPP) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2014 | +43,992 | New Buy | 43,992 | $100.45 |
| Q4 2014 | -1,063 | Reduce 2.42% | 42,929 | $104.10 |
| Q1 2015 | -32,629 | Reduce 76.01% | 10,300 | $113.79 |
| Q2 2015 | -10,300 | Sold Out | 10,300 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +61,929 | New Buy | 61,929 | $104.02 |
| Q4 2015 | -56,929 | Reduce 91.93% | 5,000 | $114.80 |
| Q1 2016 | +7,300 | Add 146.00% | 12,300 | $116.42 |
| Q2 2016 | +53,129 | Add 431.94% | 65,429 | $104.53 |
| Q3 2016 | -19,900 | Reduce 30.41% | 45,529 | $117.73 |
| Q4 2016 | +28,800 | Add 63.26% | 74,329 | $110.66 |
| Q1 2017 | +44,066 | Add 59.29% | 118,395 | $109.40 |
| Q2 2017 | +12,705 | Add 10.73% | 131,100 | $105.41 |
| Q3 2017 | +150,400 | Add 114.72% | 281,500 | $92.80 |
| Q4 2017 | +174,000 | Add 61.81% | 455,500 | $90.56 |
| Q1 2018 | -14,200 | Reduce 3.12% | 441,300 | $79.55 |
| Q2 2018 | -67,200 | Reduce 15.23% | 374,100 | $78.58 |
| Q3 2018 | -37,900 | Reduce 10.13% | 336,200 | $73.27 |
| Q4 2018 | +130,481 | Add 38.81% | 466,681 | $54.80 |
| Q1 2019 | +160,448 | Add 34.38% | 627,129 | $52.80 |
| Q2 2019 | -120,029 | Reduce 19.14% | 507,100 | $62.91 |
| Q3 2019 | +84,000 | Add 16.56% | 591,100 | $62.59 |
| Q4 2019 | +3,100 | Add 0.52% | 594,200 | $70.29 |
| Q1 2020 | -19,271 | Reduce 3.24% | 574,929 | $33.77 |
| Q2 2020 | -173,557 | Reduce 30.19% | 401,372 | $39.13 |
| Q3 2020 | -129,843 | Reduce 32.35% | 271,529 | $39.24 |
| Q4 2020 | -153,529 | Reduce 56.54% | 118,000 | $54.08 |
| Q1 2021 | -93,200 | Reduce 78.98% | 24,800 | $63.91 |
| Q2 2021 | -17,181 | Reduce 69.28% | 7,619 | $67.73 |
| Q3 2021 | -7,619 | Sold Out | 7,619 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +5,600 | New Buy | 5,600 | $65.54 |
| Q2 2022 | +14,400 | Add 257.14% | 20,000 | $50.60 |
| Q3 2022 | -20,000 | Sold Out | 20,000 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +9,800 | New Buy | 9,800 | $0.06 |
| Q2 2023 | -9,800 | Sold Out | 9,800 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +28,300 | New Buy | 28,300 | $44.59 |
| Q4 2023 | -28,300 | Sold Out | 28,300 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +10,000 | New Buy | 10,000 | $45.78 |
| Q3 2024 | +29,100 | Add 291.00% | 39,100 | $51.16 |
| Q4 2024 | -2,300 | Reduce 5.88% | 36,800 | $51.40 |
| Q1 2025 | -9,700 | Reduce 26.36% | 27,100 | $37.96 |
| Q2 2025 | +4,900 | Add 18.08% | 32,000 | $35.01 |
| Q3 2025 | -6,300 | Reduce 19.69% | 25,700 | $25.05 |
Renaissance Technologies's WPP plc Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased WPP plc (WPP) in Q3 2014, acquiring 43,992 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 has held WPP plc (WPP) for 45 quarters since Q3 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to WPP plc (WPP) was in Q4 2017, adding 455,500 shares worth $41.25 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 25,700 shares of WPP plc (WPP), valued at approximately $643,785. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, WPP plc (WPP) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in WPP plc (WPP) was 627,129 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.