Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s AMZN Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 890,926 shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) worth $205.65 M, representing 0.32% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 45 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in AMZN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2015, adding 23.06 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2015, reducing 21.49 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Amazoncom (AMZN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Amazoncom (AMZN) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +890,926 | New Buy | 890,926 | $230.82 |
| Q2 2025 | -2,246 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +2,246 | New Buy | 2,246 | $190.00 |
| Q3 2024 | -974,332 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | -2.78 M | Reduce 74.02% | 974,332 | $193.25 |
| Q1 2024 | -546,428 | Reduce 12.72% | 3.75 M | $180.38 |
| Q4 2023 | +4.3 M | New Buy | 4.3 M | $151.94 |
| Q3 2023 | -1,925 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -9 M | Reduce 99.98% | 1,925 | $0.13 |
| Q1 2023 | -2.35 M | Reduce 20.68% | 9 M | $0.10 |
| Q4 2022 | +8.2 M | Add 260.14% | 11.35 M | $0.08 |
| Q3 2022 | +3.15 M | New Buy | 3.15 M | $113.00 |
| Q2 2022 | -4.14 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.19 M | Add 40.23% | 4.14 M | $163.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +2.95 M | New Buy | 2.95 M | $166.72 |
| Q3 2021 | -5.21 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +4.9 M | Add 1543.99% | 5.21 M | $172.01 |
| Q1 2021 | -1.71 M | Reduce 84.32% | 317,100 | $154.71 |
| Q4 2020 | +1.92 M | Add 1824.22% | 2.02 M | $162.85 |
| Q3 2020 | +105,100 | New Buy | 105,100 | $157.44 |
| Q2 2020 | -3.86 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | -2.89 M | Reduce 42.82% | 3.86 M | $97.49 |
| Q4 2019 | +6.75 M | New Buy | 6.75 M | $92.39 |
| Q3 2019 | -1.75 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -1.73 M | Reduce 49.78% | 1.75 M | $94.68 |
| Q1 2019 | +3.48 M | New Buy | 3.48 M | $89.04 |
| Q3 2018 | -3.67 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | -6.53 M | Reduce 64.01% | 3.67 M | $84.99 |
| Q1 2018 | +10.2 M | New Buy | 10.2 M | $72.37 |
| Q3 2017 | -5.99 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | -594,000 | Reduce 9.02% | 5.99 M | $48.40 |
| Q1 2017 | +6.59 M | New Buy | 6.59 M | $44.33 |
| Q4 2016 | -2.05 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | -2.71 M | Reduce 56.92% | 2.05 M | $41.87 |
| Q2 2016 | +4.68 M | Add 5706.22% | 4.76 M | $35.78 |
| Q1 2016 | +82,000 | New Buy | 82,000 | $29.68 |
| Q3 2015 | -1.57 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | -21.49 M | Reduce 93.20% | 1.57 M | $21.70 |
| Q1 2015 | +23.06 M | New Buy | 23.06 M | $18.60 |
| Q4 2014 | -675,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | -2.71 M | Reduce 80.03% | 675,100 | $16.12 |
| Q2 2014 | +3.38 M | New Buy | 3.38 M | $16.24 |
| Q4 2013 | -8.84 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | +1.96 M | Add 28.47% | 8.84 M | $15.63 |
| Q2 2013 | +6.88 M | Add 0.00% | 6.88 M | $13.88 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Amazoncom Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) in Q2 2013, acquiring 6,877,100 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 Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) for 45 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) was in Q1 2015, adding 23,057,100 shares worth $428.98 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 890,926 shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), valued at approximately $205.65 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) represents approximately 0.32% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) was 23,057,100 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2015.