WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q2 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Philadelphia Financial Management Of San Francisco, Llc, Hrt Financial Lp, Citadel Advisors Llc, Two Sigma Investments, Lp, and Tudor Investment Corp Et Al.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, The | Buy | +490 | +32.8% | 1,983 | $453.71K | Q2 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +30,819 | +496.2% | 37,030 | $8.47M | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| California State Teachers Retirement System | Buy | +581 | +21.5% | 3,282 | $750.92K | Q2 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Capstone Investment Advisors, Llc | Buy | +1,403 | — | 1,403 | $321.01K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Philadelphia Financial Management Of San Francisco, Llc | Buy | +72,763 | — | 72,763 | $16.65M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Hrt Financial Lp | Buy | +38,151 | — | 38,151 | $8.73M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Two Sigma Investments, Lp | Buy | +26,035 | +15.7% | 192,346 | $44.01M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Tudor Investment Corp Et Al | Buy | +15,881 | — | 15,881 | $3.63M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Millennium Management Llc | Sell | -15,469 | -69.8% | 6,703 | $1.53M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | Buy | +14,297 | — | 14,297 | $3.27M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Linden Advisors Lp | Buy | +11,529 | — | 11,529 | $2.64M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| First Pacific Advisors, Lp | Buy | +11,443 | — | 11,443 | $2.62M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Sell | -7,952 | -14.9% | 45,556 | $10.42M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc | Buy | +6,800 | — | 6,800 | $1.56M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Sell | -6,425 | -69.4% | 2,833 | $648.19K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +5,656 | +471.3% | 6,856 | $1.57M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Invesco Ltd. | Buy | +5,436 | — | 5,436 | $1.24M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Susquehanna Advisors Group, Inc. | Buy | +5,180 | — | 5,180 | $1.19M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Sculptor Capital Lp | Buy | +4,606 | — | 4,606 | $1.05M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Rangeley Capital, Llc | Buy | +4,000 | — | 4,000 | $915.20K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Sei Investments Co | Buy | +3,884 | — | 3,884 | $890.38K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Weiss Asset Management Lp | Buy | +3,682 | — | 3,682 | $842.44K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Aristeia Capital, L.L.C. | Buy | +3,678 | — | 3,678 | $841.53K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Pdt Partners, Llc | Buy | +3,500 | +70.0% | 8,500 | $1.94M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Brevan Howard Capital Management Lp | Buy | +3,394 | — | 3,394 | $776.55K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Jain Global Llc | Buy | +3,309 | — | 3,309 | $757.10K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | Buy | +3,027 | +21.0% | 17,416 | $3.98M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | Buy | +2,958 | +11.9% | 27,918 | $6.39M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Blackstone Inc. | Buy | +2,760 | — | 2,760 | $631.49K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Lmr Partners Llp | Buy | +2,327 | — | 2,327 | $532.42K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about WLFC activity
Which institutional owners are buying WLFC?
Institutional owners buying WLFC 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 WLFC activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in WLFC compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in WLFC increasing?
Institutional interest in WLFC 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.
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