Renaissance Technologies, led by Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio), has recently bolstered its investment in Exelixis Inc (NASDAQ:EXEL), a notable player in the biopharmaceutical industry. The transaction, which took place on December 19, 2023, saw the firm adding 398,800 shares to its holdings, reflecting a 2.62% change in the position size.
On December 31, 2023, Pzena Investment Management, LLC, led by value investing stalwart Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio), bolstered its position in Avnet Inc (NYSE:AVT) by adding 21,186 shares. This transaction expanded the firm's total holdings in Avnet to 8,751,446 shares, marking a significant vote of confidence in the electronic components distributor.
On December 31, 2023, Pzena Investment Management, LLC, led by Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio), reported a reduction in its holdings of JELD-WEN Holding Inc (NYSE:JELD). Following this transaction, the firm's total share count in JELD-WEN stands at 7,347,195, which represents a 0.6% portfolio position and an 8.60% stake in the company. Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio) is the founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Pzena Investment Management, LLC, established in 1995.