Security National Financial Co. (NASDAQ:SNFCA) Shares Sold by Renaissance Technologies LLC

Renaissance Technologies LLC trimmed its position in Security National Financial Co. (NASDAQ:SNFCA - Free Report) by 10.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 285,606 shares of the credit services provider's stock after selling 35,100 shares during the period. Renaissance Technologies LLC owned 1.18% of Security National Financial worth $3,436,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in Security National Financial by 0.8% during the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 132,414 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $1,218,000 after purchasing an additional 1,080 shares during the period. State Street Corp boosted its stake in shares of Security National Financial by 5.0% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 51,163 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $471,000 after buying an additional 2,434 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC grew its holdings in Security National Financial by 4.9% during the fourth quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 52,402 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $630,000 after acquiring an additional 2,441 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in Security National Financial by 1,673.8% during the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 6,368 shares of the credit services provider's stock valued at $59,000 after acquiring an additional 6,009 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Security National Financial in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $73,000. 45.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, StockNews.com lowered shares of Security National Financial from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, April 1st.

Security National Financial Stock Up 0.2 %

Shares of SNFCA stock traded up $0.02 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $9.80. 17,383 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 49,303. Security National Financial Co. has a 52-week low of $6.19 and a 52-week high of $13.59. The company has a market cap of $241.95 million, a PE ratio of 7.98 and a beta of 1.04. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $11.29 and a 200 day moving average of $11.60.

Security National Financial Company Profile

Security National Financial Corporation engages in the life insurance, cemetery and mortuary, and mortgage businesses. The company's Life Insurance segment is involved in selling and servicing lines of life insurance, annuity products, and accident and health insurance. It offers various life insurance products, including funeral plans and interest-sensitive life insurance, as well as other traditional life, accident, and health insurance products; annuity products comprising single and flexible premium deferred annuities, and immediate annuities; and diver's accident insurance policies.