Jane Street’s 2 New Energy Stock Picks
Jane Street acquired 3.86M shares of X-Energy (XE) and 1.21M shares of TotalEnergies (TTE) in Q2. X-Energy develops small modular reactors, with projects backed by Dow, Amazon, and the US DOE. Risks include regulatory hurdles and execution delays.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
The purchases suggest a strategic tilt toward energy transition assets, but the scale is moderate.
Market read
Fund stake disclosures can influence investor sentiment, especially in emerging energy sectors.
What to watch
Potential regulatory delays in SMR projects could limit upside for X‑Energy.
Background
Jane Street disclosed new positions in X‑Energy and TotalEnergies via its Q2 13F filing.
Ticker impact
Jane Street bought ~3.86M shares of X‑Energy (XE) worth $70.8M per its Q2 13F filing.
Modest upside pressure if the market perceives the stake as endorsement.
Fund purchases can signal bullish sentiment but the amount is modest relative to market cap.
Jane Street bought ~1.21M shares of TotalEnergies (TTE) worth $94.1M per its Q2 13F filing.
Limited impact; may support price if investors view the stake as confidence.
Stake size is notable but not large enough to move a heavily traded energy stock.
Market effects
Highlights continued interest in SMR and energy transition sectors.
U.S. and European energy markets may see modest sentiment lift.
Signals institutional confidence in nuclear and oil sectors.
Counterpoint
Fund purchases may be purely strategic for liquidity, not a bullish endorsement.
Key entities
- Trading FirmJane Street
Private market‑making firm with $1T in managed securities.
- CompanyX‑Energy Inc.
SMR nuclear developer listed on NASDAQ (XE).
- CompanyTotalEnergies SE
French oil and gas major listed on NYSE (TTE).


