Renaissance Technologies's EWU Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 33,300 shares of iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) worth $1.46 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q4, this medium-term investment has been held for 20 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in EWU, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2022, adding 126,400 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2025, reducing 179,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2018 | +44,700 | New Buy | 44,700 | $29.35 |
| Q1 2019 | -20,200 | Reduce 45.19% | 24,500 | $33.02 |
| Q2 2019 | -24,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +48,200 | New Buy | 48,200 | $25.50 |
| Q4 2020 | -48,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +48,800 | New Buy | 48,800 | $31.31 |
| Q2 2021 | -48,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +126,400 | New Buy | 126,400 | $26.21 |
| Q4 2022 | -126,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +30,100 | New Buy | 30,100 | $0.03 |
| Q2 2023 | +27,600 | Add 91.69% | 57,700 | $0.03 |
| Q3 2023 | -57,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +93,200 | New Buy | 93,200 | $33.05 |
| Q1 2024 | +25,100 | Add 26.93% | 118,300 | $34.21 |
| Q2 2024 | -118,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +99,000 | New Buy | 99,000 | $33.90 |
| Q1 2025 | +80,000 | Add 80.81% | 179,000 | $37.47 |
| Q2 2025 | -179,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +62,098 | New Buy | 62,098 | $41.97 |
| Q4 2025 | -28,798 | Reduce 46.38% | 33,300 | $43.98 |
Renaissance Technologies's iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) in Q4 2018, acquiring 44,700 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 United Kingdom ETF (EWU) for 20 quarters since Q4 2018.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) was in Q3 2022, adding 126,400 shares worth $3.31 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 33,300 shares of iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU), valued at approximately $1.46 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) was 179,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2025.