Insider buying at RENN Fund (RCG) as president adds 1,134 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RENN Fund, Inc. President and Co-Portfolio Manager Murray Stahl reported open-market purchases of RCG common stock totaling 1,134 shares on March 31, 2026 at $3.24 per share. The filing shows 360 shares bought in his direct account and additional purchases across several indirect accounts.
After these transactions, Stahl holds 159,248 shares directly. Indirect holdings are reported through his spouse and entities such as Fromex Equity Corp., FRMO Corp., Horizon Common Inc., Horizon Kinetics Hard Assets LLC, and Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC, where he disclaims beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 1,134 shares ($3,674)
Net Buy
7 txns
Insider
STAHL MURRAY
Role
President/Co-Portfolio Manager
Bought
1,134 shs ($4K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 360 | $3.24 | $1K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 18 | $3.24 | $58.32 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 180 | $3.24 | $583.20 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 180 | $3.24 | $583.20 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 296 | $3.24 | $959.04 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 18 | $3.24 | $58.32 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 82 | $3.24 | $265.68 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 159,248 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 5,912 shares (Indirect, Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
- This figure does not include 159,248 shares held directly by Mr. Stahl. For each indirect account, Mr. Stahl disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, if any.
Key Figures
Total shares bought: 1,134 shares
Purchase price: $3.24 per share
Direct holdings after trade: 159,248 shares
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8 metrics
Total shares bought
1,134 shares
Net open-market purchases on March 31, 2026
Purchase price
$3.24 per share
Price for each reported common stock transaction
Direct holdings after trade
159,248 shares
Common stock held directly by Murray Stahl after purchases
Spouse holdings after trade
5,912 shares
Indirect common stock holdings via Spouse account
Fromex Equity Corp. holdings
137,388 shares
Indirect common stock holdings via Fromex Equity Corp.
FRMO Corp. holdings
322,640 shares
Indirect common stock holdings via FRMO Corp.
Horizon Common Inc. holdings
366,674 shares
Indirect common stock holdings via Horizon Common Inc.
Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC holdings
68,270 shares
Indirect common stock holdings via Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC
Key Terms
open-market purchase, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, indirect ownership, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: open-market purchase of common stock"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
beneficial ownership financial
"Stahl disclaims beneficial ownership in indirect accounts"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership except to extent of pecuniary interest"
indirect ownership financial
"transactions reported under indirect ownership through affiliated entities"
Form 4 regulatory
"Insider transactions disclosed on SEC Form 4"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider activity did RENN Fund (RCG) report for Murray Stahl?
Murray Stahl reported buying a total of 1,134 shares of RENN Fund (RCG) common stock in open-market transactions at $3.24 per share. The purchases were split between his direct account and several indirect accounts linked to his spouse and affiliated entities.
At what price were the RENN Fund (RCG) insider purchases made?
All reported insider purchases of RENN Fund (RCG) common stock were made at $3.24 per share. Each of the seven transactions on March 31, 2026, uses this same price, covering both Stahl’s direct account and the different indirect ownership accounts.
Were the RENN Fund (RCG) insider transactions open-market purchases or another type?
All reported transactions were coded “P,” meaning open-market or private purchases of common stock. The Form 4 labels each as an open-market purchase rather than option exercises, gifts, tax withholdings, or restructurings, indicating straightforward share acquisitions on March 31, 2026.