KLIC Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds, and institutional investors holding Amazon shares based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q1 2026). Recent filings show notable position changes from firms including Olstein Capital Management, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Renaissance Technologies LLC, First Eagle U.S. Value, and Fairfax Financial Holdings. This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, increased and reduced positions, new holdings, and sold-out positions to help investors understand institutional sentiment, portfolio allocation trends, and hedge fund conviction in KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES stock.
Key Insights:
- Q1 2026 SEC 13F filings show notable institutional position changes in KLIC.
- Olstein Capital Management, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Renaissance Technologies LLC, First Eagle U.S. Value, and Fairfax Financial Holdings were among firms reporting significant share count changes.
- Institutional ownership trends can help investors monitor hedge fund sentiment and long-term conviction in KLIC stock.
Related KLIC Insights:
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 120,700 | 2,495,428 | $39,802 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 185,600 | 2,374,728 | $30,705 |
| Q2 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 9,100 | 400,421 | $4,873 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -123,700 | 2,189,128 | $26,642 |
| Q1 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 28,307 | 391,321 | $4,430 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 247,500 | 2,312,828 | $26,181 |
| Q4 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 63,014 | 363,014 | $4,236 |
| Q4 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 361,054 | 2,065,328 | $24,102 |
| Q3 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 40,000 | 300,000 | $2,754 |
| Q3 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -10,754 | 1,704,274 | $15,645 |
| Q2 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 60,000 | 260,000 | $3,045 |
| Q2 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -106,272 | 1,715,028 | $20,083 |
| Q1 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 79,300 | 200,000 | $3,126 |
| Q1 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -313,028 | 1,821,300 | $28,467 |
| Q4 2014 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 20,700 | 120,700 | $1,745 |
| Q4 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 541,828 | 2,134,328 | $30,862 |
| Q3 2014 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 26,200 | 100,000 | $1,423 |
| Q3 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 223,000 | 1,592,500 | $22,661 |
| Q2 2014 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 33,800 | 73,800 | $1,052 |
| Q2 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -791,728 | 1,369,500 | $19,529 |
| Q1 2014 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 40,000 | 40,000 | $504 |
| Q1 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -516,400 | 2,161,228 | $27,253 |
| Q4 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 336,200 | 2,677,628 | $35,612 |
| Q3 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -187,572 | 2,341,428 | $27,043 |
| Q2 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 2,529,000 | 2,529,000 | $27,971 |
Frequently asked questions about KLIC activity
Which institutional owners are buying KLIC?
Institutional owners buying KLIC 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 KLIC activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in KLIC compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in KLIC increasing?
Institutional interest in KLIC 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.