Renaissance Technologies's AFL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 765,000 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 34 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in AFL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 1.17 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2014, reducing 1.42 M 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
| Report Date | 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 | 0 | $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 | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +117,600 | New Buy | 117,600 | $31.10 |
| Q3 2015 | -117,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +1.17 M | New Buy | 1.17 M | $34.80 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.17 M | Sold Out | 0 | $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 | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +263,500 | New Buy | 263,500 | $47.07 |
| Q4 2018 | -263,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $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 | 0 | $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 | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +124,100 | New Buy | 124,100 | $82.50 |
| Q1 2024 | -124,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $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 | 0 | $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 34 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Aflac Incorporated (AFL) was in Q4 2016, adding 1,173,400 shares worth $40.83 M.
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.
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.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Aflac Incorporated (AFL) was 1,418,400 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2014.