FL (FL) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to FL during the quarter ended December 31, 2024 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of FL during the latest reporting period was Viking Global Investors, which increased its reported FL position by approximately $38.79M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in FL exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward FL. 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 $43.83M in reported FL exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in FL's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 210,391 | 251,500 | $5,472,640 |
| Q3 2023 | Viking Global Investors | Buy | 2,235,456 | 2,235,456 | $38,785,162 |
| Q1 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 896,400 | 913,900 | $27,106 |
| Q1 2022 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 12,923 | 29,923 | $888 |
| Q4 2021 | Appaloosa Management | Buy | 165,938 | 165,938 | $7,240 |
| Q3 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 233,300 | 286,500 | $13,082 |
| Q3 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 616,400 | 819,300 | $27,061 |
| Q2 2020 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 38,049 | 1,053,395 | $30,717 |
| Q1 2020 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 583,863 | 1,015,346 | $22,388 |
| Q4 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 347,700 | 382,700 | $14,921 |
| Q4 2019 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 163,069 | 431,483 | $16,824 |
| Q3 2019 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 53,113 | 268,414 | $11,585 |
| Q2 2019 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 130,277 | 215,301 | $9,025 |
| Q2 2019 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 117 | 233,396 | $9,784 |
| Q1 2019 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 229 | 233,279 | $14,137 |
| Q4 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 618,900 | 643,500 | $34,234 |
| Q3 2018 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 4,134 | 141,905 | $7,234 |
| Q2 2018 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 580,404 | 580,404 | $30,558 |
| Q2 2018 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 1,801 | 137,771 | $7,254 |
| Q4 2017 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 140,193 | 140,193 | $6,572 |
| Q4 2017 | Miller Value Partners | Buy | 139,925 | 1,413,675 | $66,273 |
| Q4 2017 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 16,500 | 73,300 | $3,436 |
| Q3 2017 | Miller Value Partners | Buy | 1,223,750 | 1,273,750 | $44,861 |
| Q3 2017 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 56,800 | 56,800 | $2,000 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,297,900 | 1,372,300 | $67,627 |
| Q2 2017 | Miller Value Partners | Buy | 50,000 | 50,000 | $2,464 |
| Q2 2015 | Egerton Capital UK | Buy | 426,485 | 1,079,163 | $72,315 |
| Q1 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 421,225 | 594,108 | $37,429 |
| Q3 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 297,600 | 474,700 | $26,417 |
| Q2 2014 | Egerton Capital UK | Buy | 775,959 | 1,616,231 | $81,975 |
Frequently asked questions about FL activity
Which institutional owners are buying FL?
Institutional owners buying FL 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 FL activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in FL compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to FL rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in FL increasing?
Institutional interest in FL 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.