Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies, has recently expanded its investment portfolio with the addition of Westwood Holdings Group Inc (NYSE:WHG). This move signifies a strategic investment by one of the world's leading quantitative hedge funds. The transaction involved the acquisition of 47,0651 shares in WHG, marking a notable addition to Simons's diverse array of investments.
On December 31, 2023, Pzena Investment Management, LLC, led by value investing stalwart Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio), made a notable adjustment to its holdings in Lear Corp (NYSE:LEA). Following the trade, Pzena Investment Management held a total of 6,304,116 shares in Lear Corp, accounting for 3.83% of the portfolio and 10.80% of the company's shares.
Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio)'s investment firm, Pzena Investment Management, LLC, has recently adjusted its holdings in Newell Brands Inc (NASDAQ:NWL), a notable player in the consumer goods sector. On December 31, 2023, the firm reduced its stake in Newell Brands, signaling a strategic shift in its investment portfolio.
Donald Smith & Co (Trades, Portfolio)., a renowned investment firm, has recently expanded its portfolio by adding a significant number of shares in Iamgold Corp (NYSE:IAG). On December 31, 2023, the firm increased its stake in the gold mining company, reflecting a strategic move within the metals and mining sector.
On December 31, 2023, Chuck Royce (Trades, Portfolio)'s investment firm made a notable reduction in its holdings of Lincoln Educational Services Corp (NASDAQ:LINC), a provider of diversified career-oriented post-secondary education. This transaction had a minor impact of -0.03% on the portfolio, with the trade executed at a price of $10.04 per share. Following the sale, the firm retained 431,118 shares of LINC, which now comprises 0.04% of its portfolio and represents a 1.37% ownership in the company.