Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s EFA Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 861,000 shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) worth $83.63 M, representing 0.13% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q1, this medium-term investment has been held for 13 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in EFA, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2026, adding 856,500 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2025, reducing 191,600 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +856,500 | Add 19033.33% | 861,000 | $97.13 |
| Q4 2025 | +4,500 | New Buy | 4,500 | $96.03 |
| Q2 2025 | -191,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +191,600 | New Buy | 191,600 | $81.73 |
| Q3 2022 | -69,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +69,100 | New Buy | 69,100 | $62.49 |
| Q3 2021 | -167,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +123,900 | Add 283.52% | 167,600 | $78.88 |
| Q1 2021 | +43,700 | New Buy | 43,700 | $75.88 |
| Q2 2019 | -42,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +42,700 | New Buy | 42,700 | $64.87 |
| Q2 2018 | -4,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +4,800 | New Buy | 4,800 | $69.58 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) in Q1 2018, acquiring 4,800 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 iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) for 13 quarters since Q1 2018.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) was in Q1 2026, adding 861,000 shares worth $83.63 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 861,000 shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA), valued at approximately $83.63 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) represents approximately 0.13% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) was 861,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2026.