JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q3 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Sequoia Financial Advisors, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Donald Smith & Co., Chou Associates Management, and Berkshire Hathaway. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 428,300 | 657,289 | $21,592 |
| Q4 2021 | Donald Smith & Co. | Sell | -107,317 | 2,807,389 | $108,927 |
| Q4 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -172,400 | 228,989 | $8,885 |
| Q3 2021 | Donald Smith & Co. | Sell | -469,091 | 2,914,706 | $108,223 |
| Q3 2021 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -4,155 | 84,440 | $3,135 |
| Q3 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -938,800 | 401,389 | $14,904 |
| Q2 2021 | Donald Smith & Co. | Sell | -27,927 | 3,383,797 | $115,726 |
| Q2 2021 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -11,130 | 88,595 | $3,030 |
| Q2 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -272,400 | 1,340,189 | $45,834 |
| Q1 2021 | Donald Smith & Co. | Sell | -76,835 | 3,411,724 | $102,693 |
| Q1 2021 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -2,330 | 99,725 | $3,002 |
| Q1 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,223,000 | 1,612,589 | $48,539 |
| Q4 2020 | Donald Smith & Co. | Sell | -49,773 | 3,488,559 | $85,819 |
| Q4 2020 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Buy | 102,055 | 102,055 | $2,511 |
| Q4 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 295,789 | 389,589 | $9,584 |
| Q3 2020 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 6,101 | 3,538,332 | $63,690 |
| Q2 2020 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 966,558 | 3,532,231 | $54,926 |
| Q1 2020 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 594,251 | 2,565,673 | $35,073 |
| Q4 2019 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 314,518 | 1,971,422 | $42,129 |
| Q3 2019 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 714,899 | 1,656,904 | $30,487 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 39,511 | 93,800 | $1,726 |
| Q2 2019 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 244 | 942,005 | $18,115 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 54,289 | 54,289 | $1,044 |
| Q1 2019 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 57,129 | 941,761 | $17,696 |
| Q4 2018 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 282,893 | 884,632 | $15,357 |
| Q4 2018 | Fairholme Capital Management | Sell | -46,500 | 19,500 | $339 |
| Q3 2018 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 297 | 601,739 | $13,214 |
| Q2 2018 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 601,442 | 601,442 | $13,677 |
| Q2 2018 | Fairholme Capital Management | Buy | 66,000 | 66,000 | $1,501 |
Frequently asked questions about JEF activity
Which institutional owners are buying JEF?
Institutional owners buying JEF 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 JEF activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in JEF compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in JEF increasing?
Institutional interest in JEF 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.