Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s EWZ Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 705,600 shares of iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) worth $22.42 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in EWZ, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2023, adding 829,300 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2023, reducing 829,300 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +595,100 | Add 538.55% | 705,600 | $31.77 |
| Q3 2025 | +54,600 | Add 97.67% | 110,500 | $31.00 |
| Q2 2025 | -92,500 | Reduce 62.33% | 55,900 | $28.85 |
| Q1 2025 | -54,500 | Reduce 26.86% | 148,400 | $25.85 |
| Q4 2024 | +202,900 | New Buy | 202,900 | $22.51 |
| Q3 2024 | -38,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | -118,000 | Reduce 75.45% | 38,400 | $27.33 |
| Q1 2024 | -328,200 | Reduce 67.73% | 156,400 | $32.42 |
| Q4 2023 | +484,600 | New Buy | 484,600 | $34.96 |
| Q3 2023 | -829,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +829,300 | New Buy | 829,300 | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | -170,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +170,600 | New Buy | 170,600 | $0.03 |
| Q3 2022 | -59,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | -403,600 | Reduce 87.10% | 59,800 | $27.39 |
| Q1 2022 | +211,400 | Add 83.89% | 463,400 | $37.81 |
| Q4 2021 | -108,200 | Reduce 30.04% | 252,000 | $28.07 |
| Q3 2021 | +360,200 | New Buy | 360,200 | $32.13 |
| Q2 2021 | -424,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +424,400 | New Buy | 424,400 | $33.45 |
| Q4 2020 | -28,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | -261,900 | Reduce 90.09% | 28,800 | $27.67 |
| Q2 2020 | +247,400 | Add 571.36% | 290,700 | $28.76 |
| Q1 2020 | -436,100 | Reduce 90.97% | 43,300 | $23.56 |
| Q4 2019 | +397,700 | Add 486.78% | 479,400 | $47.45 |
| Q3 2019 | -36,200 | Reduce 30.70% | 81,700 | $42.13 |
| Q2 2019 | +117,900 | New Buy | 117,900 | $43.72 |
| Q1 2019 | -315,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +315,000 | New Buy | 315,000 | $38.20 |
| Q3 2018 | -23,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +5,300 | Add 29.44% | 23,300 | $32.06 |
| Q1 2018 | -241,800 | Reduce 93.07% | 18,000 | $44.89 |
| Q4 2017 | +88,100 | Add 51.31% | 259,800 | $40.45 |
| Q3 2017 | +171,700 | New Buy | 171,700 | $41.69 |
| Q2 2017 | -124,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | -96,700 | Reduce 43.68% | 124,700 | $37.46 |
| Q4 2016 | +221,400 | New Buy | 221,400 | $33.34 |
| Q3 2016 | -189,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +189,100 | New Buy | 189,100 | $30.17 |
| Q3 2015 | -31,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +31,500 | New Buy | 31,500 | $32.76 |
| Q4 2014 | -215,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +199,800 | Add 1297.40% | 215,200 | $43.45 |
| Q2 2014 | -254,800 | Reduce 94.30% | 15,400 | $47.79 |
| Q1 2014 | +270,200 | New Buy | 270,200 | $45.03 |
| Q4 2013 | -125,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | +125,300 | New Buy | 125,300 | $47.91 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s iShares MSCI Brazil ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) in Q3 2013, acquiring 125,300 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 Brazil ETF (EWZ) for 47 quarters since Q3 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) was in Q2 2023, adding 829,300 shares worth $26,894.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 705,600 shares of iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ), valued at approximately $22.42 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) represents approximately 0.03% 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 Brazil ETF (EWZ) was 829,300 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2023.