Renaissance Technologies's CNQ Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 188,700 shares of Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) worth $6.03 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in CNQ, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2018, adding 3.43 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2015, reducing 2.85 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +1.24 M | New Buy | 1.24 M | $15.72 |
| Q4 2013 | -1.24 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +306,200 | New Buy | 306,200 | $15.46 |
| Q1 2015 | -306,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +567,000 | New Buy | 567,000 | $13.58 |
| Q3 2015 | +2.32 M | Add 409.88% | 2.89 M | $9.73 |
| Q4 2015 | -2.85 M | Reduce 98.44% | 45,000 | $10.93 |
| Q1 2016 | +112,800 | Add 250.67% | 157,800 | $13.54 |
| Q2 2016 | -157,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +964,400 | New Buy | 964,400 | $16.39 |
| Q2 2017 | -607,200 | Reduce 62.96% | 357,200 | $14.42 |
| Q3 2017 | +279,400 | Add 78.22% | 636,600 | $16.76 |
| Q4 2017 | -177,800 | Reduce 27.93% | 458,800 | $17.87 |
| Q1 2018 | +3.43 M | Add 747.17% | 3.89 M | $15.72 |
| Q2 2018 | -1.24 M | Reduce 32.00% | 2.64 M | $18.03 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.71 M | Reduce 64.59% | 936,000 | $16.33 |
| Q4 2018 | -195,000 | Reduce 20.83% | 741,000 | $12.09 |
| Q1 2019 | -336,400 | Reduce 45.40% | 404,600 | $13.74 |
| Q2 2019 | -404,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.05 M | New Buy | 1.05 M | $13.32 |
| Q4 2019 | -1.05 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +637,800 | New Buy | 637,800 | $6.77 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.37 M | Add 214.39% | 2.01 M | $8.67 |
| Q3 2020 | -947,000 | Reduce 47.23% | 1.06 M | $8.01 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.06 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +63,600 | New Buy | 63,600 | $30.99 |
| Q2 2022 | +1.42 M | Add 2233.96% | 1.48 M | $26.87 |
| Q3 2022 | -1.01 M | Reduce 68.32% | 470,200 | $23.27 |
| Q4 2022 | +1.41 M | Add 299.87% | 1.88 M | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | -913,600 | Reduce 48.59% | 966,600 | $0.03 |
| Q2 2023 | -100,600 | Reduce 10.41% | 866,000 | $0.03 |
| Q3 2023 | -195,000 | Reduce 22.52% | 671,000 | $32.36 |
| Q4 2023 | -76,000 | Reduce 11.33% | 595,000 | $32.76 |
| Q1 2024 | +1.87 M | Add 315.03% | 2.47 M | $38.16 |
| Q2 2024 | -1.03 M | Reduce 41.78% | 1.44 M | $35.60 |
| Q3 2024 | +82,204 | Add 5.72% | 1.52 M | $33.21 |
| Q4 2024 | -457,400 | Reduce 30.09% | 1.06 M | $30.87 |
| Q1 2025 | +566,000 | Add 53.27% | 1.63 M | $30.80 |
| Q2 2025 | -734,400 | Reduce 45.09% | 894,200 | $31.40 |
| Q3 2025 | -705,500 | Reduce 78.90% | 188,700 | $31.96 |
Renaissance Technologies's Canadian Natural Resources Limited Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) in Q3 2013, acquiring 1,237,000 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 Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) for 40 quarters since Q3 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) was in Q1 2018, adding 3,886,800 shares worth $61.1 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 188,700 shares of Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ), valued at approximately $6.03 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) was 3,886,800 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.