Renaissance Technologies's BB Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 3.36 M shares of BlackBerry Limited (BB) worth $16.41 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in BB, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2025, adding 9.23 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2025, reducing 5.74 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's BlackBerry Limited (BB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly BlackBerry Limited (BB) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2013 | +1.95 M | New Buy | 1.95 M | $7.44 |
| Q1 2014 | -1.95 M | Sold Out | 1.95 M | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | +49,200 | New Buy | 49,200 | $10.26 |
| Q3 2014 | +515,243 | Add 1047.24% | 564,443 | $9.94 |
| Q4 2014 | +2.71 M | Add 480.03% | 3.27 M | $10.98 |
| Q1 2015 | +429,657 | Add 13.12% | 3.7 M | $8.93 |
| Q2 2015 | +2.28 M | Add 61.65% | 5.99 M | $8.18 |
| Q3 2015 | +6.28 M | Add 104.95% | 12.27 M | $6.13 |
| Q4 2015 | +920,457 | Add 7.50% | 13.19 M | $9.28 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.58 M | Add 11.94% | 14.77 M | $8.09 |
| Q2 2016 | +1.2 M | Add 8.10% | 15.96 M | $6.71 |
| Q3 2016 | +2.82 M | Add 17.64% | 18.78 M | $7.98 |
| Q4 2016 | -4.11 M | Reduce 21.88% | 14.67 M | $6.89 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.2 M | Reduce 8.20% | 13.47 M | $7.75 |
| Q2 2017 | -5.35 M | Reduce 39.70% | 8.12 M | $9.99 |
| Q3 2017 | +2.45 M | Add 30.21% | 10.57 M | $11.18 |
| Q4 2017 | +529,300 | Add 5.01% | 11.1 M | $11.17 |
| Q1 2018 | -4.54 M | Reduce 40.89% | 6.56 M | $11.50 |
| Q2 2018 | -2.12 M | Reduce 32.25% | 4.45 M | $9.65 |
| Q3 2018 | -2.29 M | Reduce 51.60% | 2.15 M | $11.38 |
| Q4 2018 | -480,780 | Reduce 22.34% | 1.67 M | $7.12 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.57 M | Add 153.64% | 4.24 M | $10.09 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.86 M | Add 43.88% | 6.1 M | $7.46 |
| Q3 2019 | -2.41 M | Reduce 39.49% | 3.69 M | $5.25 |
| Q4 2019 | -3.61 M | Reduce 97.70% | 84,700 | $6.42 |
| Q1 2020 | -84,700 | Sold Out | 84,700 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.22 M | New Buy | 1.22 M | $4.89 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.11 M | Add 90.71% | 2.33 M | $4.59 |
| Q4 2020 | -2.02 M | Reduce 86.88% | 305,200 | $6.61 |
| Q1 2021 | -305,200 | Sold Out | 305,200 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +200,900 | New Buy | 200,900 | $9.74 |
| Q4 2021 | -15,200 | Reduce 7.57% | 185,700 | $9.34 |
| Q1 2022 | +340,500 | Add 183.36% | 526,200 | $7.44 |
| Q2 2022 | -218,200 | Reduce 41.47% | 308,000 | $5.39 |
| Q3 2022 | +295,843 | Add 96.05% | 603,843 | $4.70 |
| Q4 2022 | +229,700 | Add 38.04% | 833,543 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +1.43 M | Add 171.90% | 2.27 M | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -598,900 | Reduce 26.42% | 1.67 M | $0.01 |
| Q3 2023 | -1.51 M | Reduce 90.38% | 160,443 | $4.71 |
| Q4 2023 | -160,443 | Sold Out | 160,443 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +5.15 M | New Buy | 5.15 M | $3.78 |
| Q1 2025 | +9.23 M | Add 179.07% | 14.39 M | $3.77 |
| Q2 2025 | -5.28 M | Reduce 36.71% | 9.11 M | $4.58 |
| Q3 2025 | -5.74 M | Reduce 63.06% | 3.36 M | $4.88 |
Renaissance Technologies's BlackBerry Limited Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased BlackBerry Limited (BB) in Q4 2013, acquiring 1,954,286 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 BlackBerry Limited (BB) for 48 quarters since Q4 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to BlackBerry Limited (BB) was in Q1 2025, adding 14,385,743 shares worth $54.23 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 3,363,043 shares of BlackBerry Limited (BB), valued at approximately $16.41 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, BlackBerry Limited (BB) represents approximately 0.02% 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 BlackBerry Limited (BB) was 18,778,543 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.