Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s AVD Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 218,300 shares of American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) worth $543,567, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in AVD, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2021, adding 185,752 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2014, reducing 206,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +54,800 | Add 33.52% | 218,300 | $2.49 |
| Q4 2025 | +78,600 | Add 92.58% | 163,500 | $3.82 |
| Q3 2025 | +18,148 | Add 27.19% | 84,900 | $5.74 |
| Q2 2025 | +40,052 | Add 150.01% | 66,752 | $3.92 |
| Q1 2025 | -64,915 | Reduce 70.86% | 26,700 | $4.40 |
| Q4 2024 | -114,637 | Reduce 55.58% | 91,615 | $4.63 |
| Q3 2024 | -73,300 | Reduce 26.22% | 206,252 | $5.30 |
| Q2 2024 | -22,900 | Reduce 7.57% | 279,552 | $8.60 |
| Q1 2024 | +25,000 | Add 9.01% | 302,452 | $12.95 |
| Q4 2023 | +8,700 | Add 3.24% | 277,452 | $10.97 |
| Q3 2023 | +114,000 | Add 73.67% | 268,752 | $10.93 |
| Q2 2023 | +107,600 | Add 228.20% | 154,752 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | +47,152 | New Buy | 47,152 | $0.02 |
| Q4 2022 | -18,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | -40,900 | Reduce 69.09% | 18,300 | $18.69 |
| Q2 2022 | +47,600 | Add 410.34% | 59,200 | $22.35 |
| Q1 2022 | -69,452 | Reduce 85.69% | 11,600 | $20.34 |
| Q4 2021 | -104,700 | Reduce 56.37% | 81,052 | $16.38 |
| Q3 2021 | +185,752 | New Buy | 185,752 | $15.05 |
| Q4 2020 | -21,848 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | -51,677 | Reduce 70.28% | 21,848 | $13.14 |
| Q2 2020 | -115,364 | Reduce 61.08% | 73,525 | $13.76 |
| Q1 2020 | -143,580 | Reduce 43.19% | 188,889 | $14.46 |
| Q4 2019 | -155,631 | Reduce 31.89% | 332,469 | $19.47 |
| Q3 2019 | -107,752 | Reduce 18.08% | 488,100 | $15.70 |
| Q2 2019 | +46,637 | Add 8.49% | 595,852 | $15.41 |
| Q1 2019 | +59,773 | Add 12.21% | 549,215 | $17.22 |
| Q4 2018 | +39,533 | Add 8.79% | 489,442 | $15.19 |
| Q3 2018 | -58,343 | Reduce 11.48% | 449,909 | $18.00 |
| Q2 2018 | -101,800 | Reduce 16.69% | 508,252 | $22.95 |
| Q1 2018 | +62,100 | Add 11.33% | 610,052 | $20.20 |
| Q4 2017 | +67,800 | Add 14.12% | 547,952 | $19.65 |
| Q3 2017 | +73,800 | Add 18.16% | 480,152 | $22.90 |
| Q2 2017 | -27,042 | Reduce 6.24% | 406,352 | $17.25 |
| Q1 2017 | -9,958 | Reduce 2.25% | 433,394 | $16.60 |
| Q4 2016 | +111,400 | Add 33.56% | 443,352 | $19.15 |
| Q3 2016 | +65,252 | Add 24.47% | 331,952 | $16.06 |
| Q2 2016 | +117,200 | Add 78.39% | 266,700 | $15.11 |
| Q1 2016 | +22,346 | Add 17.57% | 149,500 | $15.78 |
| Q4 2015 | +104,054 | Add 450.45% | 127,154 | $14.01 |
| Q3 2015 | +23,100 | New Buy | 23,100 | $11.56 |
| Q3 2014 | -169,476 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | +169,476 | New Buy | 169,476 | $13.22 |
| Q1 2014 | -206,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2013 | -158,400 | Reduce 43.47% | 206,000 | $24.29 |
| Q3 2013 | -186,766 | Reduce 33.89% | 364,400 | $26.92 |
| Q2 2013 | +551,166 | Add 0.00% | 551,166 | $23.43 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s American Vanguard Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) in Q2 2013, acquiring 551,166 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 American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) for 47 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) was in Q2 2013, adding 551,166 shares worth $12.91 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 218,300 shares of American Vanguard Corporation (AVD), valued at approximately $543,567.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) was 610,052 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.