Renaissance Technologies's CNI Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 250,400 shares of Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) worth $23.61 M, representing 0.03% 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 CNI, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2015, adding 1.33 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2015, reducing 1.26 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +949,202 | Add 0.00% | 949,200 | $48.63 |
| Q3 2013 | -344,800 | Reduce 36.33% | 604,400 | $50.68 |
| Q4 2013 | -530,300 | Reduce 87.74% | 74,100 | $57.02 |
| Q1 2014 | +256,600 | Add 346.29% | 330,700 | $56.22 |
| Q2 2014 | -330,700 | Sold Out | 330,700 | $56.22 |
| Q1 2015 | +124,100 | New Buy | 124,100 | $66.87 |
| Q2 2015 | +1.33 M | Add 1070.67% | 1.45 M | $57.75 |
| Q3 2015 | -1.26 M | Reduce 86.41% | 197,500 | $56.76 |
| Q4 2015 | -137,100 | Reduce 69.42% | 60,400 | $55.88 |
| Q1 2016 | +215,700 | Add 357.12% | 276,100 | $62.46 |
| Q2 2016 | -5,300 | Reduce 1.92% | 270,800 | $59.00 |
| Q3 2016 | -122,800 | Reduce 45.35% | 148,000 | $65.40 |
| Q4 2016 | -41,800 | Reduce 28.24% | 106,200 | $67.40 |
| Q1 2017 | -106,200 | Sold Out | 106,200 | $67.40 |
| Q3 2017 | +32,600 | New Buy | 32,600 | $82.85 |
| Q4 2017 | +735,300 | Add 2255.52% | 767,900 | $82.50 |
| Q1 2018 | +567,400 | Add 73.89% | 1.34 M | $73.13 |
| Q2 2018 | -406,527 | Reduce 30.44% | 928,773 | $81.76 |
| Q3 2018 | -277,827 | Reduce 29.91% | 650,946 | $89.80 |
| Q4 2018 | +693,454 | Add 106.53% | 1.34 M | $74.15 |
| Q1 2019 | -601,600 | Reduce 44.75% | 742,800 | $89.48 |
| Q2 2019 | -228,200 | Reduce 30.72% | 514,600 | $92.51 |
| Q3 2019 | -210,900 | Reduce 40.98% | 303,700 | $89.86 |
| Q4 2019 | +247,002 | Add 81.33% | 550,702 | $90.46 |
| Q1 2020 | -427,202 | Reduce 77.57% | 123,500 | $77.63 |
| Q2 2020 | -73,700 | Reduce 59.68% | 49,800 | $88.57 |
| Q3 2020 | -10,200 | Reduce 20.48% | 39,600 | $106.46 |
| Q4 2020 | +330,000 | Add 833.33% | 369,600 | $109.79 |
| Q1 2021 | +64,800 | Add 17.53% | 434,400 | $115.98 |
| Q2 2021 | +99,200 | Add 22.84% | 533,600 | $105.48 |
| Q3 2021 | -495,400 | Reduce 92.84% | 38,200 | $115.65 |
| Q4 2021 | +281,500 | Add 736.91% | 319,700 | $122.86 |
| Q1 2022 | -214,400 | Reduce 67.06% | 105,300 | $134.14 |
| Q2 2022 | -46,700 | Reduce 44.35% | 58,600 | $112.49 |
| Q3 2022 | +316,000 | Add 539.25% | 374,600 | $107.99 |
| Q4 2022 | -33,900 | Reduce 9.05% | 340,700 | $0.12 |
| Q1 2023 | +249,900 | Add 73.35% | 590,600 | $0.12 |
| Q2 2023 | +68,500 | Add 11.60% | 659,100 | $0.12 |
| Q3 2023 | -397,800 | Reduce 60.36% | 261,300 | $108.33 |
| Q4 2023 | -261,300 | Sold Out | 261,300 | $108.33 |
| Q2 2024 | +14,600 | New Buy | 14,600 | $118.13 |
| Q3 2024 | +44,100 | Add 302.05% | 58,700 | $117.15 |
| Q4 2024 | +294,200 | Add 501.19% | 352,900 | $101.51 |
| Q1 2025 | +220,800 | Add 62.57% | 573,700 | $97.46 |
| Q2 2025 | -7,800 | Reduce 1.36% | 565,900 | $104.04 |
| Q3 2025 | -315,500 | Reduce 55.75% | 250,400 | $94.30 |
Renaissance Technologies's Canadian National Railway Company Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) in Q2 2013, acquiring 949,200 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 has held Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) was in Q2 2015, adding 1,452,800 shares worth $83.9 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 250,400 shares of Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), valued at approximately $23.61 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) represents approximately 0.03% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) was 1,452,800 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2015.