Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s CDNS Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 160,520 shares of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) worth $44.6 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 37 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in CDNS, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2017, adding 1.23 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2013, reducing 1.82 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +160,520 | New Buy | 160,520 | $277.87 |
| Q1 2024 | -34,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +34,100 | New Buy | 34,100 | $272.38 |
| Q2 2023 | -146,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | -845,400 | Reduce 85.20% | 146,800 | $0.21 |
| Q4 2022 | +350,200 | Add 54.55% | 992,200 | $0.16 |
| Q3 2022 | +217,400 | Add 51.20% | 642,000 | $163.43 |
| Q2 2022 | +77,500 | Add 22.33% | 424,600 | $150.03 |
| Q1 2022 | +347,100 | New Buy | 347,100 | $164.46 |
| Q1 2020 | -179,094 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -719,650 | Reduce 80.07% | 179,094 | $69.36 |
| Q3 2019 | -748,758 | Reduce 45.45% | 898,744 | $66.08 |
| Q2 2019 | +9,300 | Add 0.57% | 1.65 M | $70.81 |
| Q1 2019 | -647,900 | Reduce 28.34% | 1.64 M | $63.51 |
| Q4 2018 | +740,502 | Add 47.91% | 2.29 M | $43.48 |
| Q3 2018 | +250,400 | Add 19.33% | 1.55 M | $45.32 |
| Q2 2018 | -120,600 | Reduce 8.52% | 1.3 M | $43.31 |
| Q1 2018 | +640,200 | Add 82.54% | 1.42 M | $36.77 |
| Q4 2017 | +192,000 | Add 32.90% | 775,600 | $41.82 |
| Q3 2017 | -105,300 | Reduce 15.29% | 583,600 | $39.47 |
| Q2 2017 | -536,200 | Reduce 43.77% | 688,900 | $33.49 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.23 M | New Buy | 1.23 M | $31.40 |
| Q4 2016 | -196,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | -719,900 | Reduce 78.59% | 196,100 | $25.53 |
| Q2 2016 | +580,500 | Add 173.03% | 916,000 | $24.30 |
| Q1 2016 | -914,700 | Reduce 73.16% | 335,500 | $23.58 |
| Q4 2015 | +1.13 M | Add 970.38% | 1.25 M | $20.81 |
| Q3 2015 | -472,400 | Reduce 80.18% | 116,800 | $20.68 |
| Q2 2015 | +48,163 | Add 8.90% | 589,200 | $19.66 |
| Q1 2015 | -52,863 | Reduce 8.90% | 541,037 | $18.44 |
| Q4 2014 | +593,900 | New Buy | 593,900 | $18.97 |
| Q3 2014 | -374,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | +340,519 | Add 990.43% | 374,900 | $17.49 |
| Q1 2014 | +34,381 | New Buy | 34,381 | $15.53 |
| Q4 2013 | -1.82 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | -839,601 | Reduce 31.60% | 1.82 M | $13.51 |
| Q2 2013 | +2.66 M | Add 0.00% | 2.66 M | $14.48 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Cadence Design Systems Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) in Q2 2013, acquiring 2,656,600 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 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) for 37 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) was in Q2 2013, adding 2,656,600 shares worth $38.47 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 160,520 shares of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS), valued at approximately $44.6 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) represents approximately 0.07% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) was 2,656,600 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.