BIG LOTS INC (BIG) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
BIG LOTS INC (BIG). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q1 2014). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Renaissance Technologies LLC, Third Avenue Management, and Olstein Capital Management.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | +400,350 | — | 400,350 | $15.16M | Q1 2014 | May 14, 2014 |
| Third Avenue Management | Buy | +99,639 | +22.3% | 546,692 | $20.70M | Q1 2014 | May 14, 2014 |
| Olstein Capital Management | Sell | -53,000 | -16.7% | 265,000 | $10.04M | Q1 2014 | May 12, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions about BIG activity
Which institutional owners are buying BIG?
Institutional owners buying BIG 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 BIG activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in BIG compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to BIG LOTS INC (BIG) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in BIG increasing?
Institutional interest in BIG 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.