STRS (STRS) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to STRS during the quarter ended December 31, 2022 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of STRS during the latest reporting period was Third Avenue Management, which increased its reported STRS position by approximately $3,147 based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in STRS exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward STRS. 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 $6,515.242 in reported STRS exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in STRS's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2021 | Third Avenue Management | Buy | 1,717 | 142,835 | $5,224 |
| Q4 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 100 | 18,600 | $680 |
| Q3 2021 | Third Avenue Management | Buy | 13,556 | 141,118 | $4,550 |
| Q2 2021 | Third Avenue Management | Buy | 127,562 | 127,562 | $3,147 |
| Q2 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 15,500 | 37,500 | $925 |
| Q1 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,800 | 22,000 | $671 |
| Q4 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 300 | 20,200 | $515 |
| Q4 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 2,529 | 49,029 | $1,519 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,300 | 46,500 | $1,366 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 3,300 | 45,200 | $1,466 |
| Q3 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 17,008 | 47,400 | $1,450 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 5,692 | 30,392 | $918 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 7,100 | 24,700 | $734 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 6,800 | 17,600 | $533 |
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 2,500 | 12,300 | $337 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 8,300 | 49,600 | $929 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 23,300 | 41,300 | $981 |
| Q4 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 2,100 | 18,000 | $367 |
| Q3 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,000 | 15,900 | $244 |
| Q2 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 100 | 14,900 | $213 |
| Q4 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 500 | 14,800 | $204 |
| Q3 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 200 | 14,300 | $200 |
| Q2 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,500 | 14,100 | $226 |
| Q1 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 2,600 | 12,600 | $220 |
| Q4 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 10,000 | 10,000 | $171 |
Frequently asked questions about STRS activity
Which institutional owners are buying STRS?
Institutional owners buying STRS 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 STRS activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in STRS compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to STRS rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in STRS increasing?
Institutional interest in STRS 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.