Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s AAOI Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 565,279 shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) worth $47.82 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 30 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in AAOI, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2023, adding 587,479 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2023, reducing 841,179 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +565,279 | New Buy | 565,279 | $84.59 |
| Q2 2025 | -359,879 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +359,879 | New Buy | 359,879 | $15.35 |
| Q1 2024 | -26,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | -841,179 | Reduce 96.96% | 26,400 | $19.32 |
| Q3 2023 | +587,479 | Add 209.74% | 867,579 | $10.97 |
| Q2 2023 | +68,100 | Add 32.12% | 280,100 | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | +17,800 | Add 9.17% | 212,000 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -10,700 | Reduce 5.22% | 194,200 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | -103,379 | Reduce 33.53% | 204,900 | $2.72 |
| Q2 2022 | +266,979 | Add 646.44% | 308,279 | $1.55 |
| Q1 2022 | -28,883 | Reduce 41.15% | 41,300 | $3.66 |
| Q4 2021 | +70,183 | New Buy | 70,183 | $5.14 |
| Q2 2021 | -407,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +157,400 | Add 63.01% | 407,200 | $8.36 |
| Q4 2020 | +249,800 | New Buy | 249,800 | $8.51 |
| Q3 2020 | -78,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +78,200 | New Buy | 78,200 | $10.87 |
| Q1 2020 | -63,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +63,200 | New Buy | 63,200 | $11.88 |
| Q3 2019 | -87,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +22,300 | Add 34.25% | 87,400 | $10.27 |
| Q1 2019 | +65,100 | New Buy | 65,100 | $12.20 |
| Q2 2017 | -514,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +339,900 | Add 195.23% | 514,000 | $56.15 |
| Q4 2016 | +174,100 | New Buy | 174,100 | $23.44 |
| Q2 2016 | -64,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +23,800 | Add 58.48% | 64,500 | $14.91 |
| Q4 2015 | -77,000 | Reduce 65.42% | 40,700 | $17.15 |
| Q3 2015 | +117,700 | New Buy | 117,700 | $18.78 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Applied Optoelectronics Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) in Q3 2015, acquiring 117,700 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) for 30 quarters since Q3 2015.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) was in Q3 2023, adding 867,579 shares worth $9.52 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 565,279 shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI), valued at approximately $47.82 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) represents approximately 0.07% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) was 867,579 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2023.