Renaissance Technologies's DBX Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 8.38 M shares of Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) worth $232.86 M, representing 0.36% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2019-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 28 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in DBX, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2019, adding 6.18 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 6.72 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Dropbox (DBX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Dropbox (DBX) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2019 | +698,406 | New Buy | 698,406 | $21.80 |
| Q2 2019 | +5.84 M | Add 835.99% | 6.54 M | $25.05 |
| Q3 2019 | +4.88 M | Add 74.68% | 11.42 M | $20.17 |
| Q4 2019 | +6.18 M | Add 54.12% | 17.6 M | $17.91 |
| Q1 2020 | +1.6 M | Add 9.07% | 19.2 M | $18.10 |
| Q2 2020 | +3.03 M | Add 15.78% | 22.23 M | $21.77 |
| Q3 2020 | -2.03 M | Reduce 9.11% | 20.2 M | $19.26 |
| Q4 2020 | -3.14 M | Reduce 15.54% | 17.06 M | $22.19 |
| Q1 2021 | -6.72 M | Reduce 39.41% | 10.34 M | $26.66 |
| Q2 2021 | -2.27 M | Reduce 21.98% | 8.07 M | $30.31 |
| Q3 2021 | +1.53 M | Add 18.95% | 9.59 M | $29.22 |
| Q4 2021 | -1.15 M | Reduce 11.96% | 8.45 M | $24.54 |
| Q1 2022 | -236,600 | Reduce 2.80% | 8.21 M | $23.25 |
| Q2 2022 | +1.37 M | Add 16.69% | 9.58 M | $20.99 |
| Q3 2022 | -1.1 M | Reduce 11.45% | 8.48 M | $20.72 |
| Q4 2022 | -413,200 | Reduce 4.87% | 8.07 M | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | +576,100 | Add 7.14% | 8.65 M | $0.02 |
| Q2 2023 | +651,900 | Add 7.54% | 9.3 M | $0.03 |
| Q3 2023 | +252,700 | Add 2.72% | 9.55 M | $27.23 |
| Q4 2023 | +600,900 | Add 6.29% | 10.15 M | $29.48 |
| Q1 2024 | -343,400 | Reduce 3.38% | 9.81 M | $24.30 |
| Q2 2024 | +506,200 | Add 5.16% | 10.31 M | $22.47 |
| Q3 2024 | +314,030 | Add 3.04% | 10.63 M | $25.43 |
| Q4 2024 | -77,865 | Reduce 0.73% | 10.55 M | $30.04 |
| Q1 2025 | -35,400 | Reduce 0.34% | 10.51 M | $26.71 |
| Q2 2025 | -415,100 | Reduce 3.95% | 10.1 M | $28.60 |
| Q3 2025 | -715,600 | Reduce 7.09% | 9.38 M | $30.21 |
| Q4 2025 | -1.01 M | Reduce 10.74% | 8.38 M | $27.80 |
Renaissance Technologies's Dropbox Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) in Q1 2019, acquiring 698,406 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 Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) for 28 quarters since Q1 2019.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) was in Q4 2019, adding 17,599,516 shares worth $315.21 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 8,376,364 shares of Dropbox, Inc. (DBX), valued at approximately $232.86 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) represents approximately 0.36% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) was 22,225,426 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2020.