STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST INC (STWD) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST INC (STWD) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of STWD during the latest reporting period was Renaissance Technologies LLC, which increased its reported STWD position by approximately $12.54M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in STWD exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST INC (STWD). 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 $19.65M in reported STWD exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST INC's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 390,000 | 618,784 | $10,655,460 |
| Q1 2026 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 14,357 | 28,989 | $499,188 |
| Q1 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 634,200 | 781,084 | $15,442,031 |
| Q4 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 265,600 | 603,184 | $14,657 |
| Q4 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 13,693 | 112,824 | $2,178 |
| Q3 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 99,131 | 99,131 | $1,496 |
| Q1 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 27,478 | 60,068 | $616 |
| Q4 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 423,538 | 892,622 | $22,191 |
| Q4 2019 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 34,906 | 34,906 | $885 |
| Q4 2019 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 21,112 | 34,936 | $869 |
| Q4 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 9,170 | 32,590 | $810 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 295,600 | 469,084 | $11,361 |
| Q3 2019 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 13,824 | 13,824 | $335 |
| Q3 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 6,857 | 23,420 | $567 |
| Q2 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 5,706 | 16,563 | $376 |
| Q1 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 413 | 10,857 | $243 |
| Q3 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 663,100 | 1,709,184 | $36,782 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,039,900 | 2,241,784 | $47,862 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 538,600 | 1,201,884 | $26,105 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 163,100 | 663,284 | $14,851 |
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 79,684 | 500,184 | $11,294 |
| Q4 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 6,974 | 22,131 | $486 |
| Q2 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 17,023 | 17,023 | $353 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 389,100 | 420,500 | $7,960 |
| Q3 2014 | Miller Value Partners | Buy | 63,000 | 145,200 | $3,189 |
| Q2 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 934,385 | 974,684 | $23,168 |
| Q2 2014 | Miller Value Partners | Buy | 62,200 | 82,200 | $1,954 |
| Q2 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,213,384 | 1,213,384 | $30,031 |
| Q2 2013 | Miller Value Partners | Buy | 20,000 | 20,000 | $495 |
Frequently asked questions about STWD activity
Which institutional owners are buying STWD?
Institutional owners buying STWD 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 STWD activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in STWD compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST INC (STWD) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in STWD increasing?
Institutional interest in STWD 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.