XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) 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 Renaissance Technologies LLC, Mairs & Power Growth Fund, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Meritage Group, and Bares Capital Management.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2017 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -27,844 | 331,123 | $15,192 |
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 193,400 | 2,126,800 | $94,536 |
| Q1 2017 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -2,840 | 358,967 | $15,956 |
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 781,300 | 1,933,400 | $78,689 |
| Q4 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -9,112 | 361,807 | $14,726 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,138,900 | 1,152,100 | $47,397 |
| Q3 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -23,291 | 370,919 | $15,260 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -108,200 | 13,200 | $591 |
| Q2 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -29,593 | 394,210 | $17,653 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 113,900 | 121,400 | $5,077 |
| Q1 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -77,939 | 423,803 | $17,723 |
| Q4 2015 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -11,500 | 501,742 | $18,018 |
| Q3 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -226,600 | 7,500 | $266 |
| Q3 2015 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 3,780 | 513,242 | $18,174 |
| 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 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -120,900 | 234,100 | $8,409 |
| Q4 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -63,485 | 523,637 | $18,809 |
| Q3 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 301,791 | 355,000 | $10,792 |
| Q3 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -4,000 | 587,122 | $17,849 |
| Q2 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 5,447 | 591,122 | $19,052 |
| Q1 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -269,191 | 53,209 | $1,615 |
| Q1 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -2,274 | 585,675 | $17,781 |
| 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 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 322,400 | 322,400 | $9,137 |
| Q2 2013 | Bares Capital Management | Buy | 26,000 | 26,000 | $737 |
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.
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