On March 1, 2023, Renaissance Technologies, led by Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio), made a notable addition to its investment portfolio by acquiring 2,122,816 shares of StealthGas Inc (GASS), a Greece-based international shipping transportation company. Despite the significant number of shares purchased, the trade impact on the portfolio was registered at 0, indicating a minimal effect on the overall investment strategy.
On December 29, 2023, Renaissance Technologies, led by Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio), made a notable adjustment to its investment in Potbelly Corp (NASDAQ:PBPB), a company known for its sandwich shops. After this transaction, Renaissance Technologies holds a total of 1,469,154 shares in Potbelly Corp, which corresponds to a 5.00% stake in the company and a 0.03% position ratio in the firm's portfolio, despite the trade having a 0% impact.
On December 29, 2023, Renaissance Technologies, led by Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio), made a notable adjustment to its investment portfolio by reducing its stake in Herbalife Ltd (NYSE:HLF). The firm sold 126,100 shares of the nutrition company at a trade price of $15.26 per share. Following this transaction, Renaissance Technologies holds a total of 5,926,601 shares in Herbalife, which represents a 5.98% ownership in the company and a 0.15% position in the firm's portfolio.
On December 29, 2023, Renaissance Technologies, led by Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio), made a notable addition to its investment portfolio by acquiring 30,305 shares of Culp Inc (NYSE:CULP), a company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of mattress and upholstery fabrics. The transaction was executed at a trade price of $5.79 per share, resulting in a total holding of 703,322 shares in the company. Despite the trade's seemingly modest impact on the overall portfolio, with a position size of 0.01% and a 5.64% stake in the traded stock, this move reflects a strategic investment decision by the firm.
On December 29, 2023, Renaissance Technologies, led by Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio), expanded its investment portfolio by adding shares of Ituran Location and Control Ltd (NASDAQ:ITRN). The firm acquired 16,100 shares at a trade price of $27.24.