WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC LTD (WTW) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC LTD (WTW) institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions among tracked filers. Notable filers include Baupost Group, Dodge & Cox Stock Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value, Renaissance Technologies LLC, and Olstein Capital Management.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2018 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -20,541 | 4,017,763 | $609,093 |
| Q2 2018 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 7,000 | 57,000 | $8,641 |
| Q2 2018 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 6,588 | 1,282,314 | $194,399 |
| Q2 2018 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -4,723 | 400,915 | $60,779 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -213,000 | 369,220 | $56,192 |
| Q1 2018 | Cantillon Capital Management | Sell | -58,614 | 2,691,220 | $409,577 |
| Q1 2018 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 39,589 | 1,275,726 | $194,153 |
| Q1 2018 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 17,898 | 4,038,304 | $614,589 |
| Q1 2018 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 14,000 | 50,000 | $7,610 |
| Q1 2018 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -6,124 | 405,638 | $61,734 |
| Q4 2017 | Cantillon Capital Management | Sell | -192,327 | 2,749,834 | $414,372 |
| Q4 2017 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -81,658 | 411,762 | $62,048 |
| Q4 2017 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -26,902 | 1,236,137 | $186,273 |
| Q4 2017 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -7,461 | 4,020,406 | $605,835 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -4,400 | 582,220 | $87,735 |
| Q3 2017 | ValueAct Holdings | Sell | -3,629,350 | 2,980,008 | $459,607 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 117,300 | 586,620 | $90,474 |
| Q3 2017 | Cantillon Capital Management | Sell | -89,292 | 2,942,161 | $453,769 |
| Q3 2017 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -65,998 | 1,263,039 | $194,799 |
| Q3 2017 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 64,659 | 4,027,867 | $621,218 |
| Q3 2017 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 36,000 | 36,000 | $5,552 |
| Q3 2017 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -1,552 | 493,420 | $76,100 |
| Q2 2017 | ValueAct Holdings | Sell | -1,498,657 | 6,609,358 | $961,397 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 202,300 | 469,320 | $68,267 |
| Q2 2017 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 157,799 | 3,963,208 | $576,488 |
| Q2 2017 | Cantillon Capital Management | Sell | -131,591 | 3,031,453 | $440,956 |
| Q2 2017 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 90,591 | 1,329,037 | $193,322 |
| Q2 2017 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -6,888 | 494,972 | $71,999 |
| Q1 2017 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 281,867 | 3,805,409 | $498,090 |
| Q1 2017 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 92,658 | 501,860 | $65,688 |
Frequently asked questions about WTW activity
Which institutional owners are buying WTW?
Institutional owners buying WTW 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 WTW activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in WTW compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC LTD (WTW) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in WTW increasing?
Institutional interest in WTW 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.