Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s FTSL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 48,105 shares of First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) worth $2.21 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 31 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in FTSL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2023, adding 325,756 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2024, reducing 331,500 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -273,325 | Reduce 85.03% | 48,105 | $45.88 |
| Q3 2025 | +15,130 | Add 4.94% | 321,430 | $45.84 |
| Q2 2025 | +246,300 | Add 410.50% | 306,300 | $45.89 |
| Q1 2025 | -217,693 | Reduce 78.39% | 60,000 | $45.65 |
| Q4 2024 | +36,893 | Add 15.32% | 277,693 | $46.24 |
| Q3 2024 | +103,200 | Add 75.00% | 240,800 | $45.89 |
| Q2 2024 | -331,500 | Reduce 70.67% | 137,600 | $45.71 |
| Q1 2024 | -30,800 | Reduce 6.16% | 469,100 | $46.21 |
| Q4 2023 | +325,756 | Add 187.06% | 499,900 | $46.07 |
| Q3 2023 | -89,656 | Reduce 33.99% | 174,144 | $45.74 |
| Q2 2023 | -149,908 | Reduce 36.24% | 263,800 | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | +179,108 | Add 76.35% | 413,708 | $0.05 |
| Q4 2022 | +234,600 | New Buy | 234,600 | $0.04 |
| Q1 2022 | -105,519 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | -26,881 | Reduce 20.30% | 105,519 | $47.92 |
| Q3 2021 | -58,000 | Reduce 30.46% | 132,400 | $47.85 |
| Q2 2021 | +127,600 | Add 203.18% | 190,400 | $48.01 |
| Q1 2021 | +15,600 | Add 33.05% | 62,800 | $47.88 |
| Q4 2020 | +23,200 | Add 96.67% | 47,200 | $47.58 |
| Q3 2020 | +5,300 | Add 28.34% | 24,000 | $46.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +18,700 | New Buy | 18,700 | $45.13 |
| Q1 2020 | -187,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +105,675 | Add 128.68% | 187,800 | $47.92 |
| Q3 2019 | +67,525 | Add 462.50% | 82,125 | $47.42 |
| Q2 2019 | -3,241 | Reduce 18.17% | 14,600 | $47.12 |
| Q1 2019 | +17,841 | New Buy | 17,841 | $47.08 |
| Q4 2018 | -162,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +31,777 | Add 24.40% | 162,000 | $48.05 |
| Q2 2018 | +15,366 | Add 13.38% | 130,223 | $47.77 |
| Q1 2018 | +41,857 | Add 57.34% | 114,857 | $48.12 |
| Q4 2017 | +73,000 | New Buy | 73,000 | $48.04 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s First Trust Senior Loan Fund Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) in Q4 2017, acquiring 73,000 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 First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) for 31 quarters since Q4 2017.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) was in Q4 2023, adding 499,900 shares worth $23.03 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 48,105 shares of First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL), valued at approximately $2.21 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) was 499,900 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2023.