XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) 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 Renaissance Technologies LLC, Mairs & Power Growth Fund, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Meritage Group, and Bares Capital Management. 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 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 781,300 | 1,933,400 | $78,689 |
| Q3 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -23,291 | 370,919 | $15,260 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,138,900 | 1,152,100 | $47,397 |
| Q2 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -29,593 | 394,210 | $17,653 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -108,200 | 13,200 | $591 |
| Q1 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -77,939 | 423,803 | $17,723 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 113,900 | 121,400 | $5,077 |
| Q4 2015 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -11,500 | 501,742 | $18,018 |
| Q3 2015 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 3,780 | 513,242 | $18,174 |
| Q3 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -226,600 | 7,500 | $266 |
| Q2 2015 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -8,264 | 509,462 | $16,394 |
| Q1 2015 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -5,911 | 517,726 | $18,022 |
| Q4 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -63,485 | 523,637 | $18,809 |
| Q4 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -120,900 | 234,100 | $8,409 |
| Q3 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -4,000 | 587,122 | $17,849 |
| Q3 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 301,791 | 355,000 | $10,792 |
| Q2 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 5,447 | 591,122 | $19,052 |
| Q1 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -2,274 | 585,675 | $17,781 |
| Q1 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -269,191 | 53,209 | $1,615 |
| Q4 2013 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 12,315 | 587,949 | $16,427 |
| Q3 2013 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -1,500 | 575,634 | $15,893 |
| Q2 2013 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 577,134 | 577,134 | $16,356 |
| Q2 2013 | Bares Capital Management | Buy | 26,000 | 26,000 | $737 |
| Q2 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 322,400 | 322,400 | $9,137 |
Frequently asked questions about XEL activity
Which institutional owners are buying XEL?
Institutional owners buying XEL 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 XEL activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in XEL compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in XEL increasing?
Institutional interest in XEL 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.