OPENLANE INC (KAR) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to OPENLANE INC (KAR) 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 KAR during the latest reporting period was Renaissance Technologies LLC, which increased its reported KAR position by approximately $6.82M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in KAR exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward OPENLANE INC (KAR). 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 $12.18M in reported KAR exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in OPENLANE INC's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 237,000 | 307,000 | $8,835,460 |
| Q2 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 59,300 | 70,000 | $1,711,500 |
| Q2 2025 | Polen Capital Management | Buy | 50,404 | 50,404 | $1,232,378 |
| Q2 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 145,900 | 195,500 | $3,243,345 |
| Q4 2021 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 9,000 | 21,736 | $340 |
| Q3 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 832,300 | 1,027,000 | $16,833 |
| Q3 2021 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 8,600 | 12,736 | $209 |
| Q2 2021 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 4,136 | 4,136 | $73 |
| Q4 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 381,800 | 502,800 | $9,357 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,259,900 | 1,418,200 | $34,817 |
| Q2 2019 | Greenlight Capital | Buy | 885,000 | 885,000 | $22,125 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 151,100 | 1,249,400 | $67,717 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 159,600 | 1,098,300 | $55,475 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 538,400 | 938,700 | $44,814 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 245,400 | 400,300 | $16,801 |
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 46,100 | 154,900 | $6,764 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 445,700 | 933,300 | $38,956 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 417,200 | 487,600 | $18,597 |
| Q3 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 77,278 | 684,778 | $24,310 |
| Q4 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 654,700 | 1,573,300 | $54,515 |
| Q4 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,148,600 | 1,604,900 | $47,425 |
| Q3 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 64,800 | 456,300 | $12,872 |
| Q2 2013 | ValueAct Holdings | Buy | 803,628 | 803,628 | $18,371 |
| Q2 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 391,500 | 391,500 | $8,954 |
Frequently asked questions about KAR activity
Which institutional owners are buying KAR?
Institutional owners buying KAR 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 KAR activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in KAR compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to OPENLANE INC (KAR) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in KAR increasing?
Institutional interest in KAR 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.