Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s CARG Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 343,727 shares of CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) worth $11.7 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 27 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in CARG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2018, adding 980,200 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2021, reducing 579,400 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s CarGurus (CARG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly CarGurus (CARG) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +26,300 | Add 8.29% | 343,727 | $34.05 |
| Q4 2025 | -176,400 | Reduce 35.72% | 317,427 | $38.35 |
| Q3 2025 | -92,500 | Reduce 15.78% | 493,827 | $37.23 |
| Q2 2025 | +303,900 | Add 107.60% | 586,327 | $33.47 |
| Q1 2025 | +142,600 | Add 101.98% | 282,427 | $29.13 |
| Q4 2024 | +116,527 | Add 500.12% | 139,827 | $36.54 |
| Q3 2024 | +23,300 | New Buy | 23,300 | $30.03 |
| Q1 2024 | -62,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | -550,200 | Reduce 89.87% | 62,000 | $24.16 |
| Q3 2023 | -310,600 | Reduce 33.66% | 612,200 | $17.52 |
| Q2 2023 | +867,200 | Add 1559.71% | 922,800 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | -52,800 | Reduce 48.71% | 55,600 | $0.02 |
| Q4 2022 | +108,400 | New Buy | 108,400 | $0.01 |
| Q4 2021 | -145,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | -256,900 | Reduce 63.81% | 145,700 | $31.41 |
| Q2 2021 | -579,400 | Reduce 59.00% | 402,600 | $26.23 |
| Q1 2021 | +490,200 | Add 99.67% | 982,000 | $23.83 |
| Q4 2020 | +69,398 | Add 16.43% | 491,800 | $31.73 |
| Q3 2020 | +148,023 | Add 53.95% | 422,402 | $21.63 |
| Q2 2020 | -284,400 | Reduce 50.90% | 274,379 | $25.35 |
| Q1 2020 | -366,800 | Reduce 39.63% | 558,779 | $18.94 |
| Q4 2019 | -231,721 | Reduce 20.02% | 925,579 | $35.18 |
| Q3 2019 | -345,600 | Reduce 23.00% | 1.16 M | $30.95 |
| Q2 2019 | -78,400 | Reduce 4.96% | 1.5 M | $36.11 |
| Q1 2019 | -800 | Reduce 0.05% | 1.58 M | $40.06 |
| Q4 2018 | +980,200 | Add 162.85% | 1.58 M | $33.73 |
| Q3 2018 | +601,900 | New Buy | 601,900 | $55.69 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s CarGurus Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) in Q3 2018, acquiring 601,900 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 CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) for 27 quarters since Q3 2018.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) was in Q4 2018, adding 1,582,100 shares worth $53.36 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 343,727 shares of CarGurus, Inc. (CARG), valued at approximately $11.7 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) represents approximately 0.02% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) was 1,582,100 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2018.