ALASKA AIR GROUP INC (ALK) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to ALASKA AIR GROUP INC (ALK) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of ALK during the latest reporting period was Renaissance Technologies LLC, which increased its reported ALK position by approximately $49.42M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in ALK exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward ALASKA AIR GROUP INC (ALK). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $205.51M in reported ALK exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in ALASKA AIR GROUP INC's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 1,285,780 | 1,695,062 | $62,344,380 |
| Q1 2026 | Causeway Capital Management | Buy | 1,067,694 | 2,502,211 | $92,031,362 |
| Q4 2025 | Causeway Capital Management | Buy | 705,795 | 1,434,517 | $72,156,251 |
| Q4 2025 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 30,691 | 409,282 | $20,586,885 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,256 | 13,173 | $662,602 |
| Q3 2025 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 6,578 | 378,591 | $18,846,260 |
| Q3 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,365 | 9,917 | $493,669 |
| Q2 2025 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 27,179 | 372,013 | $18,407,203 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,260 | 6,552 | $324,193 |
| Q1 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,004,100 | 1,234,600 | $60,767,012 |
| Q4 2024 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 2,211 | 350,075 | $22,667,356 |
| Q4 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 332 | 5,381 | $348,398 |
| Q3 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 244,300 | 392,600 | $17,749,446 |
| Q3 2024 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 6,097 | 347,864 | $15,726,931 |
| Q2 2024 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 21,899 | 341,767 | $13,807,387 |
| Q2 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 658 | 5,714 | $230,846 |
| Q1 2024 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 5,762 | 319,868 | $13,751,125 |
| Q4 2023 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 78,017 | 350,884 | $13,709,038 |
| Q4 2023 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 45,985 | 314,106 | $12,272,121 |
| Q3 2023 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 100,040 | 272,867 | $10,117,908 |
| Q3 2023 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 13,555 | 268,121 | $9,941,927 |
| Q2 2023 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 56,050 | 172,827 | $9,190,940 |
| Q2 2023 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 27,206 | 254,566 | $13,537,820 |
| Q1 2023 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 14,000 | 116,777 | $4,899,963 |
| Q1 2023 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 2,959 | 227,360 | $9,540,026 |
| Q4 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 566,100 | 854,000 | $36,671 |
| Q4 2022 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 34,777 | 102,777 | $4,413,244 |
| Q4 2022 | Semper Augustus Investments Group | Buy | 15,954 | 224,401 | $9,635,779 |
| Q3 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 159,400 | 287,900 | $11,271 |
| Q3 2022 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 68,000 | 68,000 | $2,662 |
Frequently asked questions about ALK activity
Which institutional owners are buying ALK?
Institutional owners buying ALK include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in ALK activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in ALK compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to ALASKA AIR GROUP INC (ALK) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in ALK increasing?
Institutional interest in ALK can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.