Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s CSIQ Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 499,702 shares of Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) worth $6.92 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 21 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in CSIQ, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2015, adding 1.01 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2015, reducing 1.14 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +499,702 | New Buy | 499,702 | $13.85 |
| Q4 2023 | -234,602 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +136,800 | Add 139.87% | 234,602 | $24.61 |
| Q2 2023 | -205,700 | Reduce 67.78% | 97,802 | $0.04 |
| Q1 2023 | -95,300 | Reduce 23.90% | 303,502 | $0.04 |
| Q4 2022 | +24,700 | Add 6.60% | 398,802 | $0.03 |
| Q3 2022 | +374,102 | New Buy | 374,102 | $37.25 |
| Q1 2021 | -60,276 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +60,276 | New Buy | 60,276 | $51.25 |
| Q2 2019 | -48,702 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +48,702 | New Buy | 48,702 | $18.62 |
| Q4 2015 | -24,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | -1.14 M | Reduce 97.93% | 24,200 | $16.61 |
| Q2 2015 | +1.01 M | Add 636.93% | 1.17 M | $28.60 |
| Q1 2015 | +158,400 | New Buy | 158,400 | $33.39 |
| Q4 2014 | -6,902 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +6,902 | New Buy | 6,902 | $35.79 |
| Q1 2014 | -971,702 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2013 | +971,702 | New Buy | 971,702 | $29.82 |
| Q3 2013 | -16,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2013 | +16,800 | Add 0.00% | 16,800 | $11.01 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Canadian Solar Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) in Q2 2013, acquiring 16,800 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 Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) for 21 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) was in Q2 2015, adding 1,167,302 shares worth $33.38 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 499,702 shares of Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ), valued at approximately $6.92 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) was 1,167,302 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2015.