NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) during the quarter ended December 31, 2025 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of NWS during the latest reporting period was Renaissance Technologies LLC, which increased its reported NWS position by approximately $6.55M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in NWS exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS). 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 $8.82M in reported NWS exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in NEWS CORP - CLASS B's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 11,637 | 19,700 | $583,711 |
| Q3 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 234,300 | 420,930 | $11,764,994 |
| Q2 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 37,220 | 186,630 | $5,298,426 |
| Q4 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 19,611 | 252,541 | $6,495 |
| Q3 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 30,600 | 232,930 | $4,861 |
| Q1 2023 | Yacktman Asset Management | Buy | 7,551 | 566,383 | $9,872,056 |
| Q4 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 297,600 | 846,330 | $15,606 |
| Q3 2022 | Yacktman Asset Management | Buy | 9,427 | 562,426 | $8,673 |
| Q2 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 194,137 | 586,930 | $9,326 |
| Q2 2022 | Yacktman Asset Management | Buy | 14,104 | 552,999 | $8,787 |
| Q2 2022 | Meritage Group | Buy | 2,719 | 8,161 | $130 |
| Q1 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 151,079 | 392,793 | $8,852 |
| Q4 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 53,783 | 241,714 | $5,440 |
| Q4 2021 | Meritage Group | Buy | 270 | 5,442 | $122 |
| Q3 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 39,701 | 187,931 | $4,366 |
| Q2 2021 | Greenlight Capital | Buy | 361,291 | 361,291 | $8,797 |
| Q1 2021 | Meritage Group | Buy | 7,851 | 7,851 | $184 |
| Q1 2020 | Yacktman Asset Management | Buy | 960,351 | 993,851 | $8,935 |
| Q4 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 314,153 | 1,710,053 | $24,813 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 598,140 | 1,395,900 | $19,954 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 329,460 | 797,760 | $11,137 |
| Q1 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 289,300 | 468,300 | $5,849 |
| Q3 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 88,018 | 202,300 | $2,751 |
| Q3 2018 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 107 | 167,435 | $2,277 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 83,542 | 201,342 | $3,350 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 79,408 | 117,800 | $1,608 |
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 36,700 | 555,100 | $6,550 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 183,800 | 518,400 | $7,372 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 201,700 | 334,600 | $3,905 |
| Q3 2015 | Donald Smith & Co. | Buy | 231 | 861,976 | $11,051 |
Frequently asked questions about NWS activity
Which institutional owners are buying NWS?
Institutional owners buying NWS 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 NWS activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in NWS compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in NWS increasing?
Institutional interest in NWS 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.