PBT (PBT) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to PBT during the quarter ended December 31, 2019 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of PBT during the latest reporting period was Arbiter Partners Capital Management, which increased its reported PBT position by approximately $3,495 based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in PBT exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward PBT. 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 $16,285.349 in reported PBT exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in PBT's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 67,300 | 92,401 | $563 |
| Q4 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 30,199 | 191,901 | $1,132 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 13,900 | 186,801 | $1,657 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 90,374 | 182,801 | $1,590 |
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 108,617 | 216,918 | $1,672 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 33,100 | 108,301 | $755 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 4,628 | 75,201 | $551 |
| Q1 2016 | Arbiter Partners Capital Management | Buy | 75,111 | 1,041,000 | $6,413 |
| Q3 2015 | Arbiter Partners Capital Management | Buy | 105,192 | 965,889 | $5,902 |
| Q2 2015 | Arbiter Partners Capital Management | Buy | 254,114 | 860,697 | $6,937 |
| Q1 2015 | Arbiter Partners Capital Management | Buy | 800 | 606,583 | $4,907 |
| Q4 2014 | Arbiter Partners Capital Management | Buy | 360,515 | 605,783 | $5,785 |
| Q4 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 69,893 | 150,301 | $1,435 |
| Q2 2014 | Arbiter Partners Capital Management | Buy | 245,268 | 245,268 | $3,495 |
| Q2 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 39,977 | 80,408 | $1,146 |
| Q2 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 176,901 | 176,901 | $2,351 |
Frequently asked questions about PBT activity
Which institutional owners are buying PBT?
Institutional owners buying PBT 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 PBT activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in PBT compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to PBT rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in PBT increasing?
Institutional interest in PBT 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.