Renaissance Technologies's FPE Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 898,623 shares of First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPE) worth $16.39 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 32 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in FPE, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2023, adding 1.76 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2024, reducing 818,308 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPE) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2017 | +68,400 | New Buy | 68,400 | $20.01 |
| Q1 2018 | +101,000 | Add 147.66% | 169,400 | $19.46 |
| Q2 2018 | -75,400 | Reduce 44.51% | 94,000 | $19.06 |
| Q3 2018 | -35,600 | Reduce 37.87% | 58,400 | $19.09 |
| Q4 2018 | -58,400 | Sold Out | 58,400 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +259,500 | New Buy | 259,500 | $19.06 |
| Q2 2019 | +264,300 | Add 101.85% | 523,800 | $19.39 |
| Q3 2019 | -70,029 | Reduce 13.37% | 453,771 | $19.73 |
| Q4 2019 | +247,028 | Add 54.44% | 700,799 | $20.07 |
| Q1 2020 | -700,799 | Sold Out | 700,799 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +42,000 | New Buy | 42,000 | $18.43 |
| Q3 2020 | +136,000 | Add 323.81% | 178,000 | $19.17 |
| Q4 2020 | +185,400 | Add 104.16% | 363,400 | $20.19 |
| Q1 2021 | -83,300 | Reduce 22.92% | 280,100 | $20.15 |
| Q2 2021 | +917,300 | Add 327.49% | 1.2 M | $20.60 |
| Q3 2021 | -686,458 | Reduce 57.33% | 510,942 | $20.54 |
| Q4 2021 | +413,158 | Add 80.86% | 924,100 | $20.32 |
| Q1 2022 | -563,444 | Reduce 60.97% | 360,656 | $19.02 |
| Q2 2022 | -360,656 | Sold Out | 360,656 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +35,900 | New Buy | 35,900 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | -35,900 | Sold Out | 35,900 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +887,329 | New Buy | 887,329 | $0.02 |
| Q3 2023 | -504,634 | Reduce 56.87% | 382,695 | $15.97 |
| Q4 2023 | +1.76 M | Add 459.22% | 2.14 M | $16.86 |
| Q1 2024 | -580,292 | Reduce 27.12% | 1.56 M | $17.32 |
| Q2 2024 | -818,308 | Reduce 52.46% | 741,500 | $17.36 |
| Q3 2024 | +380,112 | Add 51.26% | 1.12 M | $18.10 |
| Q4 2024 | -1.12 M | Sold Out | 1.12 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +469,688 | New Buy | 469,688 | $17.59 |
| Q2 2025 | +235,050 | Add 50.04% | 704,738 | $17.80 |
| Q3 2025 | +193,885 | Add 27.51% | 898,623 | $18.24 |
Renaissance Technologies's First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPE) in Q4 2017, acquiring 68,400 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 has held First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPE) for 32 quarters since Q4 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPE) was in Q4 2023, adding 2,140,100 shares worth $36.08 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 898,623 shares of First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPE), valued at approximately $16.39 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPE) represents approximately 0.02% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPE) was 2,140,100 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2023. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.