ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP (RCL) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP (RCL) institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions among tracked filers. Notable filers include Ariel Appreciation Fund, Parnassus Endeavor Fund, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Renaissance Technologies LLC, and Muhlenkamp & Co.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2019 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Buy | 18,339 | 1,034,337 | $138,094 |
| Q4 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 878 | 3,610 | $482 |
| Q4 2019 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 468 | 662,107 | $88,398 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,224,776 | 1,257,076 | $136,179 |
| Q3 2019 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Buy | 22,368 | 1,015,998 | $110,063 |
| Q3 2019 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 258 | 661,639 | $71,675 |
| Q3 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3 | 2,732 | $296 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -253,600 | 32,300 | $3,915 |
| Q2 2019 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Sell | -54,021 | 993,630 | $120,438 |
| Q2 2019 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -5,303 | 661,381 | $80,166 |
| Q2 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 100 | 2,729 | $331 |
| Q1 2019 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Sell | -12,945 | 1,047,651 | $120,082 |
| Q1 2019 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 2,929 | 666,684 | $76,415 |
| Q1 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 75 | 2,629 | $301 |
| Q4 2018 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -30,295 | 663,755 | $64,909 |
| Q4 2018 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Sell | -14,193 | 1,060,596 | $103,716 |
| Q4 2018 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -100 | 2,554 | $250 |
| Q3 2018 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Buy | 33,715 | 1,074,789 | $139,658 |
| Q3 2018 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,654 | 2,654 | $345 |
| Q2 2018 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Sell | -10,543 | 1,041,074 | $107,855 |
| Q2 2018 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -164 | 694,050 | $71,904 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -615,000 | 285,900 | $33,662 |
| Q1 2018 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Sell | -19,949 | 1,051,617 | $123,817 |
| Q1 2018 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -1,522 | 694,214 | $81,737 |
| Q4 2017 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -117,553 | 695,736 | $82,987 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 83,500 | 900,900 | $107,459 |
| Q4 2017 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Buy | 10,349 | 1,071,566 | $127,816 |
| Q3 2017 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -81,983 | 813,289 | $96,407 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 22,000 | 817,400 | $96,895 |
| Q3 2017 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Sell | -16,075 | 1,061,217 | $125,797 |
Frequently asked questions about RCL activity
Which institutional owners are buying RCL?
Institutional owners buying RCL 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 RCL activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in RCL compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP (RCL) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in RCL increasing?
Institutional interest in RCL 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.