Renaissance Technologies's EWJ Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 68,563 shares of iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) worth $5.54 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 31 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in EWJ, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 106,200 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 135,200 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +68,563 | New Buy | 68,563 | $80.74 |
| Q3 2025 | -106,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +106,200 | New Buy | 106,200 | $74.97 |
| Q1 2025 | -17,763 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | -1,100 | Reduce 5.83% | 17,763 | $67.10 |
| Q3 2024 | -10,600 | Reduce 35.98% | 18,863 | $71.54 |
| Q2 2024 | +29,463 | New Buy | 29,463 | $68.24 |
| Q2 2023 | -48,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +48,200 | New Buy | 48,200 | $0.06 |
| Q4 2022 | -33,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +33,200 | New Buy | 33,200 | $48.86 |
| Q2 2022 | -21,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +21,900 | New Buy | 21,900 | $61.60 |
| Q4 2021 | -67,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +67,700 | New Buy | 67,700 | $70.25 |
| Q1 2021 | -60,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +60,300 | New Buy | 60,300 | $67.56 |
| Q3 2020 | -53,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +53,300 | New Buy | 53,300 | $54.92 |
| Q1 2020 | -19,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +19,000 | New Buy | 19,000 | $59.26 |
| Q3 2019 | -67,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +39,900 | Add 145.09% | 67,400 | $54.58 |
| Q1 2019 | +27,500 | New Buy | 27,500 | $54.73 |
| Q4 2018 | -135,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +85,200 | Add 170.40% | 135,200 | $60.23 |
| Q2 2018 | -10,800 | Reduce 17.76% | 50,000 | $57.92 |
| Q1 2018 | +48,200 | Add 382.54% | 60,800 | $60.67 |
| Q4 2017 | +12,600 | New Buy | 12,600 | $59.92 |
| Q2 2017 | -8,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +8,700 | New Buy | 8,700 | $51.49 |
Renaissance Technologies's iShares MSCI Japan ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) in Q1 2017, acquiring 8,700 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 iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) for 31 quarters since Q1 2017.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) was in Q2 2025, adding 106,200 shares worth $7.96 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 68,563 shares of iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), valued at approximately $5.54 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) 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 iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) was 135,200 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018.