WSFS FINANCIAL CORP (WSFS) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to WSFS FINANCIAL CORP (WSFS) 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 WSFS during the latest reporting period was Hancock Classic Value, which increased its reported WSFS position by approximately $6.32M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in WSFS exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward WSFS FINANCIAL CORP (WSFS). 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 $13.66M in reported WSFS exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in WSFS FINANCIAL CORP's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 1,772 | 878,588 | $57,512,370 |
| Q3 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 117,244 | 928,413 | $50,069,313 |
| Q2 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 104,200 | 232,426 | $12,783,430 |
| Q2 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 23,360 | 811,169 | $44,614,295 |
| Q1 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 21,000 | 298,426 | $13,471 |
| Q4 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 5,000 | 277,426 | $12,742 |
| Q2 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 59,671 | 295,326 | $11,140 |
| Q2 2022 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 442,621 | 1,182,877 | $47,422 |
| Q1 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 235,026 | 568,784 | $26,517 |
| Q1 2022 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 35,764 | 740,256 | $34,511 |
| Q4 2021 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 8,751 | 704,492 | $35,309 |
| Q3 2021 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 14,977 | 695,741 | $35,698 |
| Q4 2020 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 127,037 | 1,032,306 | $46,330 |
| Q3 2020 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 95,233 | 905,269 | $24,415 |
| Q2 2020 | Lountzis Asset Management | Buy | 19,000 | 19,000 | $545 |
| Q2 2020 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 13,945 | 810,036 | $23,248 |
| Q1 2020 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 35,717 | 796,091 | $19,839 |
| Q4 2019 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 93,024 | 760,374 | $33,449 |
| Q3 2019 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 2,953 | 667,350 | $29,430 |
| Q2 2019 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 5,568 | 664,397 | $27,440 |
| Q1 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,182,419 | 2,437,033 | $94,069 |
| Q4 2018 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 565,969 | 686,283 | $26,017 |
| Q3 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 185,291 | 1,331,005 | $62,757 |
| Q3 2018 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 835 | 120,314 | $5,673 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 4,300 | 1,178,714 | $57,462 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 39,600 | 1,174,414 | $53,260 |
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 38,700 | 1,134,814 | $52,145 |
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 28,400 | 1,096,114 | $50,805 |
| Q3 2016 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 11,558 | 590,212 | $21,537 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 41,191 | 1,083,105 | $34,865 |
Frequently asked questions about WSFS activity
Which institutional owners are buying WSFS?
Institutional owners buying WSFS 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 WSFS activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in WSFS compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to WSFS FINANCIAL CORP (WSFS) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in WSFS increasing?
Institutional interest in WSFS 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.