ENERGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR (XLE) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
ENERGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR (XLE) 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 Matrix Private Capital Group, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Eagle Capital Management, and Appaloosa Management.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -193,600 | 288,500 | $8,641 |
| Q3 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 29,747 | 29,747 | $891 |
| Q2 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 273,800 | 482,100 | $18,247 |
| Q2 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -13,335 | 0 | $1,007 |
| Q2 2020 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -1,466 | 19,347 | $732 |
| Q1 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 9,517 | 13,335 | $388 |
| Q1 2020 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -7,641 | 20,813 | $605 |
| Q4 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 177,000 | 208,300 | $12,506 |
| Q4 2019 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 4,223 | 28,454 | $1,708 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -83,000 | 31,300 | $1,853 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 86,600 | 114,300 | $7,282 |
| Q1 2019 | Appaloosa Management | Sell | -400,000 | 100,000 | $6,612 |
| Q1 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -182,100 | 27,700 | $1,832 |
| Q3 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 181,000 | 209,800 | $15,890 |
| Q2 2018 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 537 | 3,818 | $290 |
| Q1 2018 | Appaloosa Management | Buy | 500,000 | 500,000 | $33,705 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -192,000 | 28,800 | $1,941 |
| Q4 2017 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 17,973 | 24,231 | $1,751 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -9,300 | 220,800 | $15,955 |
| Q4 2017 | Eagle Capital Management | Sell | -7,801 | 81,011 | $5,854 |
| Q3 2017 | Eagle Capital Management | Sell | -576 | 88,812 | $6,082 |
| Q2 2017 | Eagle Capital Management | Buy | 14 | 89,388 | $5,803 |
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 208,500 | 230,100 | $16,084 |
| Q1 2017 | Eagle Capital Management | Buy | 63,445 | 89,374 | $6,247 |
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -214,300 | 21,600 | $1,627 |
| Q4 2016 | Eagle Capital Management | Sell | -3,593 | 25,929 | $1,953 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 156,200 | 235,900 | $16,657 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 34,000 | 79,700 | $4,933 |
| Q4 2015 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 6,258 | 6,258 | $377 |
| Q4 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -924 | 3,281 | $260 |
Frequently asked questions about XLE activity
Which institutional owners are buying XLE?
Institutional owners buying XLE 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 XLE activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in XLE compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to ENERGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR (XLE) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in XLE increasing?
Institutional interest in XLE 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.