Renaissance Technologies's AFL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 765.0K shares of Aflac Incorporated (AFL) worth $85.45 M, representing 0.11% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in AFL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 1.1M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2015, reducing 1.3M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +832,402 | Add 0.00% | 832,400 | $29.06 |
| Q3 2013 | -832,400 | Sold Out | 832,400 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +539,948 | New Buy | 539,948 | $31.52 |
| Q2 2014 | +166,252 | Add 30.79% | 706,200 | $31.12 |
| Q3 2014 | +712,200 | Add 100.85% | 1.42 M | $29.13 |
| Q4 2014 | -1.42 M | Sold Out | 1.42 M | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +117,600 | New Buy | 117,600 | $31.10 |
| Q3 2015 | -117,600 | Sold Out | 117,600 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +1.17 M | New Buy | 1.17 M | $34.80 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.17 M | Sold Out | 1.17 M | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +665,000 | New Buy | 665,000 | $38.84 |
| Q3 2017 | +384,000 | Add 57.74% | 1.05 M | $40.69 |
| Q4 2017 | -1.05 M | Sold Out | 1.05 M | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +263,500 | New Buy | 263,500 | $47.07 |
| Q4 2018 | -263,500 | Sold Out | 263,500 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +726,300 | New Buy | 726,300 | $36.03 |
| Q3 2020 | +538,820 | Add 74.19% | 1.27 M | $36.35 |
| Q4 2020 | -480,120 | Reduce 37.95% | 785,000 | $44.47 |
| Q1 2021 | -785,000 | Sold Out | 785,000 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +453,300 | New Buy | 453,300 | $58.39 |
| Q1 2022 | +406,100 | Add 89.59% | 859,400 | $64.39 |
| Q2 2022 | -174,500 | Reduce 20.30% | 684,900 | $55.33 |
| Q3 2022 | -230,000 | Reduce 33.58% | 454,900 | $56.20 |
| Q4 2022 | +555,400 | Add 122.09% | 1.01 M | $0.07 |
| Q1 2023 | -671,300 | Reduce 66.45% | 339,000 | $0.06 |
| Q2 2023 | -339,000 | Sold Out | 339,000 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +124,100 | New Buy | 124,100 | $82.50 |
| Q1 2024 | -124,100 | Sold Out | 124,100 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +121,800 | New Buy | 121,800 | $89.31 |
| Q3 2024 | +35,100 | Add 28.82% | 156,900 | $111.80 |
| Q4 2024 | -156,900 | Sold Out | 156,900 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +47,900 | New Buy | 47,900 | $111.19 |
| Q2 2025 | +372,700 | Add 778.08% | 420,600 | $105.46 |
| Q3 2025 | +344,400 | Add 81.88% | 765,000 | $111.70 |
Renaissance Technologies's Aflac Incorporated Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Aflac Incorporated (AFL) in Q2 2013, acquiring 832,400 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 has held Aflac Incorporated (AFL) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Aflac Incorporated (AFL) was in Q4 2016, adding 1,173,400 shares worth $40.83 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 765,000 shares of Aflac Incorporated (AFL), valued at approximately $85.45 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Aflac Incorporated (AFL) represents approximately 0.11% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Aflac Incorporated (AFL) was 1,418,400 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.