Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s AAAU Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 70,000 shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) worth $3.23 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2023-Q1, this medium-term investment has been held for 12 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in AAAU, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2025, adding 484,620 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2025, reducing 637,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -9,100 | Reduce 11.50% | 70,000 | $46.19 |
| Q4 2025 | -56,300 | Reduce 41.58% | 79,100 | $42.55 |
| Q3 2025 | +43,900 | Add 47.98% | 135,400 | $38.12 |
| Q2 2025 | -637,000 | Reduce 87.44% | 91,500 | $32.68 |
| Q1 2025 | +484,620 | Add 198.71% | 728,500 | $30.88 |
| Q4 2024 | +34,680 | Add 16.58% | 243,880 | $25.94 |
| Q3 2024 | +143,100 | Add 216.49% | 209,200 | $26.02 |
| Q2 2024 | -127,200 | Reduce 65.80% | 66,100 | $23.01 |
| Q1 2024 | +88,800 | Add 84.98% | 193,300 | $21.99 |
| Q4 2023 | +104,500 | New Buy | 104,500 | $20.43 |
| Q2 2023 | -94,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +94,400 | New Buy | 94,400 | $0.02 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) in Q1 2023, acquiring 94,400 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 Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) for 12 quarters since Q1 2023.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) was in Q1 2025, adding 728,500 shares worth $22.5 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 70,000 shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU), valued at approximately $3.23 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) 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 Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) was 728,500 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2025.