WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Ariel Appreciation Fund, Kahn Brothers Group, Hancock Classic Value, First Eagle U.S. Value, and Sequoia Financial Advisors. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -78,031 | 13,600 | $506 |
| Q3 2015 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -47,225 | 1,707,613 | $60,842 |
| Q3 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -197,100 | 91,631 | $3,265 |
| Q2 2015 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 99,775 | 1,754,838 | $69,404 |
| Q1 2015 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 232,156 | 1,655,063 | $61,320 |
| Q4 2014 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -52,775 | 1,422,907 | $46,287 |
| Q3 2014 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 275,684 | 1,475,682 | $43,001 |
| Q2 2014 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 106,684 | 1,199,998 | $37,848 |
| Q2 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -193,960 | 288,731 | $9,107 |
| Q1 2014 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 80,725 | 1,093,314 | $33,958 |
| Q1 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 6,560 | 482,691 | $14,992 |
| Q4 2013 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 5,850 | 1,012,589 | $31,573 |
| Q4 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 288,500 | 476,131 | $14,846 |
| Q3 2013 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -149,875 | 1,006,739 | $25,702 |
| Q3 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 100,600 | 187,631 | $4,790 |
| Q2 2013 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 1,156,614 | 1,156,614 | $29,702 |
| Q2 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 87,031 | 87,031 | $2,235 |
Frequently asked questions about WBS activity
Which institutional owners are buying WBS?
Institutional owners buying WBS 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 WBS activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in WBS compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in WBS increasing?
Institutional interest in WBS 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.