RENN Fund (RCG) president leads 1,134-share insider buy
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RENN Fund, Inc. President and 10% owner Murray Stahl reported open-market purchases of a total of 1,134 shares of RCG common stock at $3.25 per share on 2026-04-01. The transactions include 360 shares bought in his direct account and additional small lots across several indirect accounts.
After these trades, reported holdings include 159,608 shares held directly by Mr. Stahl and indirect positions such as 5,930 shares held by his spouse and stakes held through entities including Fromex Equity Corp., FRMO Corp., Horizon Common Inc., Horizon Kinetics Hard Assets LLC, and Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC. Mr. Stahl disclaims beneficial ownership of the indirect accounts except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 1,134 shares ($3,686)
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 | $3.25 | $1K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 18 | $3.25 | $58.50 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 180 | $3.25 | $585.00 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 180 | $3.25 | $585.00 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 296 | $3.25 | $962.00 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 18 | $3.25 | $58.50 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 82 | $3.25 | $266.50 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 159,608 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 5,930 shares (Indirect, Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
- This figure does not include 159,608 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 purchased: 1,134 shares
Purchase price: $3.25 per share
Direct shares after transaction: 159,608 shares
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7 metrics
Total shares purchased
1,134 shares
Open-market purchases on April 1, 2026
Purchase price
$3.25 per share
Price for all reported trades on April 1, 2026
Direct shares after transaction
159,608 shares
Held directly by Murray Stahl after April 1, 2026 trades
Spouse account shares
5,930 shares
Indirect holdings via spouse after April 1, 2026
Fromex Equity Corp. shares
137,568 shares
Indirect holdings reported after April 1, 2026
FRMO Corp. shares
322,820 shares
Indirect holdings reported after April 1, 2026
Horizon Common Inc. shares
366,970 shares
Indirect holdings reported after April 1, 2026
Key Terms
open-market purchase, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, indirect ownership, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""
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
"Mr. Stahl disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest"
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 the extent of his pecuniary interest, if any"
indirect ownership financial
"For each indirect account, Mr. Stahl disclaims beneficial ownership"
10% owner financial
""is_ten_percent_owner": 1"
FAQ
What insider transaction did RENN Fund (RCG) report for Murray Stahl?
Murray Stahl reported buying 1,134 RENN Fund common shares at $3.25 each in open-market trades. These purchases occurred across his direct account and several related indirect accounts on April 1, 2026, slightly increasing his overall reported ownership exposure.
What indirect RCG holdings linked to Murray Stahl are disclosed?
Indirect holdings are reported through his spouse and entities including Fromex Equity Corp., FRMO Corp., Horizon Common Inc., Horizon Kinetics Hard Assets LLC, and Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC. Stahl disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirect accounts except for any pecuniary interest he may have.
At what price were the RCG insider purchases made on April 1, 2026?
All reported RCG insider purchases on April 1, 2026, were executed at $3.25 per share. Multiple small transactions across direct and indirect accounts combined into a 1,134-share net purchase at this uniform open-market price level.
Does the Form 4 show net buying or selling activity for RENN Fund (RCG)?
The Form 4 shows net buying activity, with 1,134 RCG common shares purchased and no sales reported. All transactions were coded as open-market purchases, indicating additional share accumulation rather than any reduction in reported positions.