KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS (KREF) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS (KREF). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q4 2025). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., Nomura Holdings Inc, Mirae Asset Global Etfs Holdings Ltd., Nokomis Capital, L.L.C., and Two Sigma Investments, Lp.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc | Sell | -3,872 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q4 2025 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Buy | +83,377 | — | 83,377 | $685.36K | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| State Of Tennessee, Department Of Treasury | Buy | +16,753 | — | 16,753 | $138.72K | Q4 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. | Buy | +10,000,001 | — | 10,000,001 | $82.83M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Nomura Holdings Inc | Buy | +2,726,787 | — | 2,726,787 | $22.41M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Mirae Asset Global Etfs Holdings Ltd. | Buy | +1,308,406 | — | 1,308,406 | $10.76M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Nokomis Capital, L.L.C. | Buy | +1,091,820 | — | 1,091,820 | $8.97M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Two Sigma Investments, Lp | Buy | +1,005,224 | — | 1,005,224 | $8.26M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Two Sigma Advisers, Lp | Buy | +683,200 | — | 683,200 | $5.62M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Wellington Management Group Llp | Buy | +574,289 | — | 574,289 | $4.72M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Northern Trust Corp | Buy | +526,881 | — | 526,881 | $4.33M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +471,369 | — | 471,369 | $3.87M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Buy | +297,001 | — | 297,001 | $2.44M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Fmr Llc | Buy | +292,398 | — | 292,398 | $2.40M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Aqr Capital Management Llc | Buy | +171,674 | — | 171,674 | $1.41M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Exoduspoint Capital Management, Lp | Buy | +154,658 | — | 154,658 | $1.27M | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc | Buy | +105,792 | — | 105,792 | $874.15K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Price T Rowe Associates Inc | Buy | +98,310 | — | 98,310 | $809.00K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Xtx Topco Ltd | Buy | +84,190 | — | 84,190 | $692.04K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Quantinno Capital Management Lp | Buy | +63,946 | — | 63,946 | $525.64K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Lighthouse Investment Partners, Llc | Buy | +58,821 | — | 58,821 | $483.51K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +55,210 | — | 55,210 | $453.00K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| California State Teachers Retirement System | Buy | +54,150 | — | 54,150 | $445.11K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | Buy | +40,500 | — | 40,500 | $332.91K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +35,894 | — | 35,894 | $295.05K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +33,027 | — | 33,027 | $271.49K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Janus Henderson Group Plc | Buy | +28,536 | — | 28,536 | $234.71K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Graham Capital Management, L.P. | Buy | +24,723 | — | 24,723 | $203.22K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Brevan Howard Capital Management Lp | Buy | +23,292 | — | 23,292 | $191.46K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Millennium Management Llc | Buy | +20,968 | — | 20,968 | $172.36K | Q4 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about KREF activity
Which institutional owners are buying KREF?
Institutional owners buying KREF 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 KREF activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in KREF compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS (KREF) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in KREF increasing?
Institutional interest in KREF 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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