Renaissance Technologies's GDX Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 14,300 shares of VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) worth $1.09 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 38 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in GDX, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2019, adding 798,800 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 724,200 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2016 | +178,200 | New Buy | 178,200 | $27.71 |
| Q3 2016 | -178,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +438,800 | New Buy | 438,800 | $20.92 |
| Q1 2017 | -374,600 | Reduce 85.37% | 64,200 | $22.80 |
| Q2 2017 | -40,500 | Reduce 63.08% | 23,700 | $22.07 |
| Q3 2017 | +123,200 | Add 519.83% | 146,900 | $22.96 |
| Q4 2017 | +132,500 | Add 90.20% | 279,400 | $23.24 |
| Q1 2018 | -279,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +309,800 | New Buy | 309,800 | $22.31 |
| Q3 2018 | -309,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +230,500 | New Buy | 230,500 | $21.09 |
| Q1 2019 | +14,400 | Add 6.25% | 244,900 | $22.42 |
| Q2 2019 | -244,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +437,000 | New Buy | 437,000 | $26.71 |
| Q4 2019 | +798,800 | Add 182.79% | 1.24 M | $29.28 |
| Q1 2020 | -724,200 | Reduce 58.60% | 511,600 | $23.04 |
| Q2 2020 | -491,200 | Reduce 96.01% | 20,400 | $36.67 |
| Q3 2020 | +91,600 | Add 449.02% | 112,000 | $39.16 |
| Q4 2020 | -93,500 | Reduce 83.48% | 18,500 | $36.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +334,300 | Add 1807.03% | 352,800 | $32.50 |
| Q2 2021 | -120,500 | Reduce 34.16% | 232,300 | $33.98 |
| Q3 2021 | +380,800 | Add 163.93% | 613,100 | $29.47 |
| Q4 2021 | -366,700 | Reduce 59.81% | 246,400 | $32.03 |
| Q1 2022 | -117,000 | Reduce 47.48% | 129,400 | $38.35 |
| Q2 2022 | -1,100 | Reduce 0.85% | 128,300 | $27.38 |
| Q3 2022 | +229,700 | Add 179.03% | 358,000 | $24.12 |
| Q4 2022 | -117,200 | Reduce 32.74% | 240,800 | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | -240,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +449,400 | New Buy | 449,400 | $0.03 |
| Q3 2023 | -438,600 | Reduce 97.60% | 10,800 | $26.94 |
| Q4 2023 | +172,400 | Add 1596.30% | 183,200 | $31.01 |
| Q1 2024 | +145,000 | Add 79.15% | 328,200 | $31.62 |
| Q2 2024 | -266,400 | Reduce 81.17% | 61,800 | $33.93 |
| Q3 2024 | +109,700 | Add 177.51% | 171,500 | $39.82 |
| Q4 2024 | -106,200 | Reduce 61.92% | 65,300 | $33.91 |
| Q1 2025 | +27,200 | Add 41.65% | 92,500 | $45.97 |
| Q2 2025 | +28,800 | Add 31.14% | 121,300 | $52.06 |
| Q3 2025 | -107,000 | Reduce 88.21% | 14,300 | $76.40 |
Renaissance Technologies's VanEck Gold Miners ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) in Q2 2016, acquiring 178,200 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 VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) for 38 quarters since Q2 2016.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) was in Q4 2019, adding 1,235,800 shares worth $36.18 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 14,300 shares of VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), valued at approximately $1.09 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) 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 VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) was 1,235,800 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.