FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) 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 FFBC during the latest reporting period was Renaissance Technologies LLC, which increased its reported FFBC position by approximately $7.07M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in FFBC exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC). 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 $7.63M in reported FFBC exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 253,718 | 272,318 | $7,592,226 |
| Q1 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 21,300 | 30,537 | $762,814 |
| Q4 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 158,337 | 575,017 | $13,639 |
| Q3 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 366,780 | 416,680 | $12,375 |
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 17,800 | 347,800 | $9,895 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 12,700 | 330,000 | $7,207 |
| Q2 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 25,944 | 26,467 | $515 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 11,600 | 317,300 | $6,171 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 44,406 | 305,700 | $5,558 |
| Q4 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 161,994 | 261,294 | $4,722 |
| Q3 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 41,200 | 99,300 | $1,895 |
| Q2 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 15,200 | 58,100 | $1,042 |
| Q1 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 16,600 | 42,900 | $764 |
| Q1 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 365 | 28,530 | $508 |
| Q4 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 7,153 | 26,300 | $489 |
| Q3 2014 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 29,143 | 29,143 | $461 |
| Q3 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 85,300 | 120,543 | $1,829 |
| Q2 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 35,243 | 35,243 | $525 |
Frequently asked questions about FFBC activity
Which institutional owners are buying FFBC?
Institutional owners buying FFBC 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 FFBC activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in FFBC compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in FFBC increasing?
Institutional interest in FFBC 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.