Murray Stahl adds RENN Fund (RCG) shares in reported insider buys

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RENN Fund president and 10% owner Murray Stahl reported multiple open‑market purchases of the company’s common stock. On January 12, 2026, he bought 360 shares directly at $2.61 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 139,814 shares. On the same date, additional purchases of 18 to 296 shares each at $2.61 per share were made through accounts associated with his spouse, Fromex Equity Corp., FRMO Corp., Horizon Common Inc., Horizon Kinetics Hard Assets LLC, and Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC. The filing states that Stahl disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirect positions except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

STAHL MURRAY

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O HORIZON KINETICS LLC

470 PARK AVE S 8TH FL S

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10016

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RENN Fund, Inc. [ RCG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President/Co-Portfolio Manager

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/12/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/12/2026		P		360	A	$2.61	139,814	D
Common Stock	01/12/2026		P		18	A	$2.61	4,940(1)	I	Spouse
Common Stock	01/12/2026		P		180	A	$2.61	127,668(1)(2)	I	Fromex Equity Corp.
Common Stock	01/12/2026		P		180	A	$2.61	312,920(1)(2)	I	FRMO Corp.
Common Stock	01/12/2026		P		296	A	$2.61	350,690(1)(2)	I	Horizon Common Inc.
Common Stock	01/12/2026		P		18	A	$2.61	11,016(1)(2)	I	Horizon Kinetics Hard Assets LLC
Common Stock	01/12/2026		P		82	A	$2.61	63,842(1)(2)	I	Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. This figure does not include 139,814 shares held directly by Mr. Stahl.

2. For each indirect account, Mr. Stahl disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, if any.

	/s/ Jay Kesslen, attorney-in-fact	01/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did RENN Fund (RCG) report for Murray Stahl?

The filing shows that Murray Stahl, president, co-portfolio manager and a 10% owner of RENN Fund, Inc., reported multiple open-market purchases of the company’s common stock on January 12, 2026.

How many RENN Fund (RCG) shares did Murray Stahl buy directly?

On January 12, 2026, Murray Stahl bought 360 shares of RENN Fund common stock directly at $2.61 per share, resulting in 139,814 shares held directly after the transaction.

What indirect RENN Fund (RCG) holdings are tied to Murray Stahl?

Indirect purchases at $2.61 per share were reported in accounts associated with his spouse, Fromex Equity Corp., FRMO Corp., Horizon Common Inc., Horizon Kinetics Hard Assets LLC, and Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC, each adding between 18 and 296 shares.

Does Murray Stahl fully own the indirect RENN Fund (RCG) positions?

No. The filing states that for each indirect account, Murray Stahl disclaims beneficial ownership of the RENN Fund shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, if any.

What was the purchase price in Murray Stahl’s RENN Fund (RCG) Form 4?

All reported transactions in the Form 4 show RENN Fund common stock being purchased at a price of $2.61 per share on January 12, 2026.

What is Murray Stahl’s role at RENN Fund (RCG)?

Murray Stahl is identified as an officer of RENN Fund, serving as President/Co-Portfolio Manager, and is also reported as a 10% owner.