Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s AXTI Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 84,300 shares of AXT, Inc. (AXTI) worth $6.08 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in AXTI, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2024, adding 347,200 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2024, reducing 346,678 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s AXT (AXTI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AXT (AXTI) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +84,300 | New Buy | 84,300 | $72.08 |
| Q1 2026 | -86,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +35,300 | Add 68.68% | 86,700 | $16.35 |
| Q3 2025 | +51,400 | New Buy | 51,400 | $4.49 |
| Q1 2025 | -321,996 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | -131,304 | Reduce 28.97% | 321,996 | $2.17 |
| Q3 2024 | +75,700 | Add 20.05% | 453,300 | $2.42 |
| Q2 2024 | +347,200 | Add 1142.11% | 377,600 | $3.38 |
| Q1 2024 | -346,678 | Reduce 91.94% | 30,400 | $4.61 |
| Q4 2023 | +81,478 | Add 27.56% | 377,078 | $2.40 |
| Q3 2023 | -73,412 | Reduce 19.89% | 295,600 | $2.40 |
| Q2 2023 | +151,403 | Add 69.58% | 369,012 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +52,226 | Add 31.58% | 217,609 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +59,683 | Add 56.46% | 165,383 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | -7,400 | Reduce 6.54% | 105,700 | $6.70 |
| Q2 2022 | +113,100 | New Buy | 113,100 | $5.86 |
| Q1 2022 | -79,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | -15,400 | Reduce 16.18% | 79,800 | $8.81 |
| Q3 2021 | +95,200 | New Buy | 95,200 | $8.33 |
| Q3 2020 | -221,301 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +9,301 | Add 4.39% | 221,301 | $4.76 |
| Q1 2020 | +23,500 | Add 12.47% | 212,000 | $3.21 |
| Q4 2019 | +20,500 | Add 12.20% | 188,500 | $4.35 |
| Q3 2019 | -14,467 | Reduce 7.93% | 168,000 | $3.56 |
| Q2 2019 | +160,011 | Add 712.55% | 182,467 | $3.96 |
| Q1 2019 | -209,144 | Reduce 90.30% | 22,456 | $4.45 |
| Q4 2018 | +231,600 | New Buy | 231,600 | $4.35 |
| Q3 2018 | -181,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | -283,800 | Reduce 61.03% | 181,200 | $7.05 |
| Q1 2018 | -190,500 | Reduce 29.06% | 465,000 | $7.25 |
| Q4 2017 | -231,300 | Reduce 26.08% | 655,500 | $8.70 |
| Q3 2017 | -15,300 | Reduce 1.70% | 886,800 | $9.15 |
| Q2 2017 | +66,240 | Add 7.92% | 902,100 | $6.35 |
| Q1 2017 | -82,974 | Reduce 9.03% | 835,860 | $5.80 |
| Q4 2016 | +6,738 | Add 0.74% | 918,834 | $4.80 |
| Q3 2016 | +111,471 | Add 13.92% | 912,096 | $5.19 |
| Q2 2016 | +318,825 | Add 66.17% | 800,625 | $3.19 |
| Q1 2016 | +23,800 | Add 5.20% | 481,800 | $2.47 |
| Q4 2015 | +19,800 | Add 4.52% | 458,000 | $2.48 |
| Q3 2015 | +11,576 | Add 2.71% | 438,200 | $1.92 |
| Q2 2015 | -15,086 | Reduce 3.42% | 426,624 | $2.52 |
| Q1 2015 | -9,162 | Reduce 2.03% | 441,710 | $2.69 |
| Q4 2014 | +244,672 | Add 118.66% | 450,872 | $2.80 |
| Q3 2014 | +78,691 | Add 61.71% | 206,200 | $2.44 |
| Q2 2014 | +49,809 | Add 64.10% | 127,509 | $2.14 |
| Q1 2014 | +21,291 | Add 37.74% | 77,700 | $2.20 |
| Q4 2013 | -29,991 | Reduce 34.71% | 56,409 | $2.61 |
| Q3 2013 | -133,800 | Reduce 60.76% | 86,400 | $2.34 |
| Q2 2013 | +220,200 | Add 0.00% | 220,200 | $2.70 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s AXT Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased AXT, Inc. (AXTI) in Q2 2013, acquiring 220,200 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 AXT, Inc. (AXTI) for 49 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to AXT, Inc. (AXTI) was in Q2 2024, adding 377,600 shares worth $1.28 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 84,300 shares of AXT, Inc. (AXTI), valued at approximately $6.08 M.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, AXT, Inc. (AXTI) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in AXT, Inc. (AXTI) was 918,834 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2016.