Renaissance Technologies's CGNX Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 593,956 shares of Cognex Corporation (CGNX) worth $26.91 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in CGNX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2022, adding 429,556 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2018, reducing 543,600 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +585,260 | Add 0.00% | 585,256 | $11.30 |
| Q3 2013 | -543,456 | Reduce 92.86% | 41,800 | $15.65 |
| Q4 2013 | -41,800 | Sold Out | 41,800 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +327,102 | New Buy | 327,102 | $16.93 |
| Q2 2014 | -206,446 | Reduce 63.11% | 120,656 | $19.20 |
| Q3 2014 | -120,656 | Sold Out | 120,656 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +281,856 | New Buy | 281,856 | $20.67 |
| Q1 2015 | +173,496 | Add 61.55% | 455,352 | $24.79 |
| Q2 2015 | -171,096 | Reduce 37.57% | 284,256 | $24.05 |
| Q3 2015 | +107,000 | Add 37.64% | 391,256 | $17.19 |
| Q4 2015 | +6,800 | Add 1.74% | 398,056 | $16.88 |
| Q1 2016 | -210,400 | Reduce 52.86% | 187,656 | $19.48 |
| Q2 2016 | -58,600 | Reduce 31.23% | 129,056 | $21.55 |
| Q3 2016 | -52,800 | Reduce 40.91% | 76,256 | $26.42 |
| Q4 2016 | -76,256 | Sold Out | 76,256 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +232,256 | New Buy | 232,256 | $55.14 |
| Q4 2017 | +26,400 | Add 11.37% | 258,656 | $61.16 |
| Q1 2018 | +210,900 | Add 81.54% | 469,556 | $51.99 |
| Q2 2018 | +334,100 | Add 71.15% | 803,656 | $44.61 |
| Q3 2018 | -543,600 | Reduce 67.64% | 260,056 | $55.82 |
| Q4 2018 | -17,700 | Reduce 6.81% | 242,356 | $38.67 |
| Q1 2019 | -176,556 | Reduce 72.85% | 65,800 | $50.87 |
| Q2 2019 | -65,800 | Sold Out | 65,800 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +76,856 | New Buy | 76,856 | $59.72 |
| Q3 2020 | +68,900 | Add 89.65% | 145,756 | $65.10 |
| Q4 2020 | -16,800 | Reduce 11.53% | 128,956 | $80.28 |
| Q1 2021 | +150,200 | Add 116.47% | 279,156 | $82.99 |
| Q2 2021 | +33,900 | Add 12.14% | 313,056 | $84.05 |
| Q3 2021 | -255,800 | Reduce 81.71% | 57,256 | $80.22 |
| Q4 2021 | +17,300 | Add 30.22% | 74,556 | $77.75 |
| Q1 2022 | -46,656 | Reduce 62.58% | 27,900 | $77.13 |
| Q2 2022 | +429,556 | Add 1539.63% | 457,456 | $42.52 |
| Q3 2022 | -422,456 | Reduce 92.35% | 35,000 | $41.46 |
| Q4 2022 | -22,200 | Reduce 63.43% | 12,800 | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | -12,800 | Sold Out | 12,800 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +4,100 | New Buy | 4,100 | $0.06 |
| Q3 2023 | +206,456 | Add 5035.51% | 210,556 | $42.44 |
| Q4 2023 | -194,900 | Reduce 92.56% | 15,656 | $41.71 |
| Q1 2024 | -15,656 | Sold Out | 15,656 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +356,800 | New Buy | 356,800 | $35.86 |
| Q1 2025 | -86,450 | Reduce 24.23% | 270,350 | $29.83 |
| Q2 2025 | -30,394 | Reduce 11.24% | 239,956 | $31.72 |
| Q3 2025 | +354,000 | Add 147.53% | 593,956 | $45.30 |
Renaissance Technologies's Cognex Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Cognex Corporation (CGNX) in Q2 2013, acquiring 585,256 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 Cognex Corporation (CGNX) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Cognex Corporation (CGNX) was in Q2 2013, adding 585,256 shares worth $6.62 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 593,956 shares of Cognex Corporation (CGNX), valued at approximately $26.91 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Cognex Corporation (CGNX) represents approximately 0.04% 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 Cognex Corporation (CGNX) was 803,656 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.