James R. Simons
CIK 1476267 · View on SEC EDGAR ↗
First SEC filing: Feb. 10, 2010 · Latest: Feb. 10, 2010
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Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | QNST | P | 10,000 | $9.97 | $99,700 | 44,841 Indirect | +28.70% | Acquired | 110.5% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Nov. 15, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 13,888 | $15.46 | $214,708 | 7,733 Direct | -64.23% | Disposed | 35.8% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Nov. 2, 2018 | QNST | S | 100,000 | $17.07 | $1,707,000 | 21,621 Direct | -82.22% | Disposed | 23.0% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Nov. 2, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 872 | $17.07 | $14,885 | 0 Indirect | -100.00% | Disposed | 23.0% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Nov. 2, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 18 | $17.07 | $307 | 0 Indirect | -100.00% | Disposed | 23.0% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Oct. 31, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 21,780 | $15.17 | $330,403 | 21,621 Direct | -50.18% | Disposed | 38.4% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Oct. 17, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 2,605 | $15.01 | $39,101 | 13,888 Direct | -15.79% | Disposed | 39.8% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Oct. 5, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 615 | $15.00 | $9,225 | 13,888 Direct | -4.24% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Sept. 17, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 473 | $13.66 | $6,461 | 13,888 Direct | -3.29% | Disposed | 53.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Sept. 17, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 519 | $13.66 | $7,090 | 872 Indirect | -37.31% | Disposed | 53.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Sept. 17, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 24,081 | $13.66 | $328,946 | 18 Indirect | -99.93% | Disposed | 53.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Sept. 4, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 459 | $15.07 | $6,917 | 14,361 Direct | -3.10% | Disposed | 39.3% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Sept. 4, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 503 | $15.07 | $7,580 | 1,391 Indirect | -26.56% | Disposed | 39.3% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Sept. 4, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 23,358 | $15.07 | $352,005 | 24,099 Indirect | -49.22% | Disposed | 39.3% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 31, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,107 | $15.20 | $16,826 | 14,820 Direct | -6.95% | Disposed | 38.1% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 31, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,214 | $15.20 | $18,453 | 1,894 Indirect | -39.06% | Disposed | 38.1% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 31, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 56,343 | $15.20 | $856,414 | 47,457 Indirect | -54.28% | Disposed | 38.1% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 30, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,443 | $15.13 | $21,833 | 15,927 Direct | -8.31% | Disposed | 38.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 30, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,584 | $15.13 | $23,966 | 3,108 Indirect | -33.76% | Disposed | 38.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 30, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 73,498 | $15.13 | $1,112,025 | 103,800 Indirect | -41.45% | Disposed | 38.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 29, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,624 | $15.28 | $24,815 | 17,370 Direct | -8.55% | Disposed | 37.4% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 29, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,781 | $15.28 | $27,214 | 4,692 Indirect | -27.51% | Disposed | 37.4% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 29, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 82,679 | $15.28 | $1,263,335 | 177,298 Indirect | -31.80% | Disposed | 37.4% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 28, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,196 | $15.57 | $18,622 | 18,994 Direct | -5.92% | Disposed | 34.8% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 28, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,312 | $15.57 | $20,428 | 6,473 Indirect | -16.85% | Disposed | 34.8% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 28, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 60,885 | $15.57 | $947,979 | 259,977 Indirect | -18.98% | Disposed | 34.8% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 27, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,586 | $16.04 | $25,439 | 20,190 Direct | -7.28% | Disposed | 30.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 27, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,740 | $16.04 | $27,910 | 7,785 Indirect | -18.27% | Disposed | 30.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 27, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 80,774 | $16.04 | $1,295,615 | 320,862 Indirect | -20.11% | Disposed | 30.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 24, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 5,233 | $16.12 | $84,356 | 21,776 Direct | -19.38% | Disposed | 30.2% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 24, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 5,741 | $16.12 | $92,545 | 9,525 Indirect | -37.61% | Disposed | 30.2% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 24, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 266,465 | $16.12 | $4,295,416 | 401,636 Indirect | -39.88% | Disposed | 30.2% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 23, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 4,597 | $15.46 | $71,070 | 27,009 Direct | -14.54% | Disposed | 35.8% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 23, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 5,044 | $15.46 | $77,980 | 15,266 Indirect | -24.84% | Disposed | 35.8% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 23, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 234,087 | $15.46 | $3,618,985 | 668,101 Indirect | -25.95% | Disposed | 35.8% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 21, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 351 | $14.26 | $5,005 | 31,606 Direct | -1.10% | Disposed | 47.2% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 21, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 386 | $14.26 | $5,504 | 20,310 Indirect | -1.87% | Disposed | 47.2% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 21, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 17,878 | $14.26 | $254,940 | 902,188 Indirect | -1.94% | Disposed | 47.2% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 20, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,234 | $13.90 | $17,153 | 31,957 Direct | -3.72% | Disposed | 51.0% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 20, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,352 | $13.90 | $18,793 | 20,696 Indirect | -6.13% | Disposed | 51.0% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 20, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 62,774 | $13.90 | $872,559 | 920,066 Indirect | -6.39% | Disposed | 51.0% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 17, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,001 | $13.59 | $13,604 | 33,191 Direct | -2.93% | Disposed | 54.5% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 17, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,100 | $13.59 | $14,949 | 22,048 Indirect | -4.75% | Disposed | 54.5% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 17, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 51,034 | $13.59 | $693,552 | 982,840 Indirect | -4.94% | Disposed | 54.5% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 16, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 2,511 | $13.59 | $34,124 | 34,192 Direct | -6.84% | Disposed | 54.5% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 16, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 2,754 | $13.59 | $37,427 | 23,148 Indirect | -10.63% | Disposed | 54.5% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 16, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 127,860 | $13.59 | $1,737,617 | 1,033,874 Indirect | -11.01% | Disposed | 54.5% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 15, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,200 | $13.93 | $16,716 | 36,703 Direct | -3.17% | Disposed | 50.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 15, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,316 | $13.93 | $18,332 | 25,902 Indirect | -4.84% | Disposed | 50.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 15, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 61,084 | $13.93 | $850,900 | 1,161,734 Indirect | -5.00% | Disposed | 50.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 6, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 6 | $15.00 | $90 | 37,903 Direct | -0.02% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 6, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 6 | $15.00 | $90 | 27,218 Indirect | -0.02% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 6, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 288 | $15.00 | $4,320 | 1,222,818 Indirect | -0.02% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 19, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,957 | $13.80 | $27,007 | 37,909 Direct | -4.91% | Disposed | 52.1% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 19, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 2,142 | $13.80 | $29,560 | 27,224 Indirect | -7.29% | Disposed | 52.1% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 19, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 99,498 | $13.80 | $1,373,072 | 1,223,106 Indirect | -7.52% | Disposed | 52.1% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 18, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 2,031 | $14.08 | $28,596 | 39,866 Direct | -4.85% | Disposed | 49.1% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 18, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 2,230 | $14.08 | $31,398 | 29,366 Indirect | -7.06% | Disposed | 49.1% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 18, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 103,464 | $14.08 | $1,456,773 | 1,322,604 Indirect | -7.26% | Disposed | 49.1% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 17, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,352 | $14.09 | $19,050 | 41,897 Direct | -3.13% | Disposed | 49.0% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 17, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,484 | $14.09 | $20,910 | 31,596 Indirect | -4.49% | Disposed | 49.0% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 17, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 68,858 | $14.09 | $970,209 | 1,426,068 Indirect | -4.61% | Disposed | 49.0% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 16, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 957 | $14.10 | $13,494 | 43,249 Direct | -2.16% | Disposed | 48.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 16, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,052 | $14.10 | $14,833 | 33,080 Indirect | -3.08% | Disposed | 48.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 16, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 48,810 | $14.10 | $688,221 | 1,494,926 Indirect | -3.16% | Disposed | 48.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 10, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 17 | $15.00 | $255 | 44,206 Direct | -0.04% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 10, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 19 | $15.00 | $285 | 34,132 Indirect | -0.06% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 10, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 864 | $15.00 | $12,960 | 1,543,736 Indirect | -0.06% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 9, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 49 | $15.00 | $735 | 44,223 Direct | -0.11% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 9, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 53 | $15.00 | $795 | 34,151 Indirect | -0.15% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 9, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 2,476 | $15.00 | $37,140 | 1,544,600 Indirect | -0.16% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 6, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,102 | $15.00 | $16,530 | 44,272 Direct | -2.43% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 6, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 1,209 | $15.00 | $18,135 | 34,204 Indirect | -3.41% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 6, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 56,092 | $15.00 | $841,380 | 1,547,076 Indirect | -3.50% | Disposed | 39.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| June 20, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 863 | $13.31 | $11,487 | 45,374 Direct | -1.87% | Disposed | 57.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| June 20, 2018 | QNST | S 10b5-1 | 946 | $13.31 | $12,591 | 35,413 Indirect | -2.60% | Disposed | 57.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
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P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II)
Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 19, 2020 | QNST | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (20,000) | $15.60 | Oct. 21, 2020 | 20,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 2, 2018 | QNST | Nonstatutory Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $6.90 | Oct. 25, 2019 | 25,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 2, 2018 | QNST | Nonstatutory Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $9.24 | Oct. 27, 2020 | 25,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 2, 2018 | QNST | Nonstatutory Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $4.31 | Oct. 28, 2021 | 25,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 2, 2018 | QNST | Nonstatutory Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $5.80 | Oct. 25, 2022 | 25,000 | Disposed |
| Oct. 31, 2018 | QNST | Nonstatutory Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $11.26 | Nov. 2, 2018 | 21,780 | Disposed |
| Oct. 17, 2018 | QNST | Nonstatutory Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (2,605) | $11.26 | Nov. 2, 2018 | 2,605 | Disposed |
| Oct. 5, 2018 | QNST | Nonstatutory Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (615) | $11.26 | Nov. 2, 2018 | 615 | Disposed |
| Oct. 26, 2015 | QNST | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (25,000) | $5.80 | Oct. 25, 2022 | 25,000 | Acquired |
| Oct. 28, 2013 | QNST | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (25,000) | $9.24 | Oct. 27, 2020 | 25,000 | Acquired |
| Oct. 26, 2012 | QNST | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (25,000) | $6.90 | Oct. 25, 2019 | 25,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 3, 2011 | QNST | Nonstatutory Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (25,000) | $11.26 | Nov. 2, 2018 | 25,000 | Acquired |
| Oct. 22, 2010 | QNST | Nonstatutory Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (20,000) | $15.60 | Oct. 21, 2020 | 20,000 | Acquired |
| Feb. 17, 2010 | QNST | Series A Preferred Stock | Common Stock (121,324) | — | — | 121,324 | Disposed |
| Feb. 17, 2010 | QNST | Series A Preferred Stock | Common Stock (4,290,440) | — | — | 4,290,440 | Disposed |
| Feb. 17, 2010 | QNST | Series B Preferred Stock | Common Stock (1,271,187) | — | — | 1,271,187 | Disposed |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Initial ownership (Form 3) 4 holdings
Securities held when first becoming an insider, per SEC Form 3.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 10, 2010 | QNST | Series A Preferred Stock→ Common Stock (121,324) | 121,324 | Indirect |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | QNST | Series A Preferred Stock→ Common Stock (4,290,440) | 4,290,440 | Indirect |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | QNST | Series B Preferred Stock→ Common Stock (1,271,187) | 1,271,187 | Indirect |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | QNST | Nonstatutory Stock Option (Right to Buy)→ Common Stock (25,000) | 25,000 | Direct |