Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s GDXJ Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 355,276 shares of VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) worth $34.91 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 23 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in GDXJ, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2026, adding 355,276 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2018, reducing 118,100 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +355,276 | New Buy | 355,276 | $98.25 |
| Q3 2025 | -97,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +97,500 | New Buy | 97,500 | $67.59 |
| Q4 2024 | -44,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +21,200 | Add 90.60% | 44,600 | $48.81 |
| Q2 2024 | +23,400 | New Buy | 23,400 | $42.12 |
| Q4 2023 | -49,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | -45,400 | Reduce 47.69% | 49,800 | $32.23 |
| Q2 2023 | +95,200 | New Buy | 95,200 | $0.04 |
| Q1 2023 | -10,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -50,100 | Reduce 83.22% | 10,100 | $0.04 |
| Q3 2022 | +60,200 | New Buy | 60,200 | $29.45 |
| Q4 2021 | -85,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | -24,200 | Reduce 21.98% | 85,900 | $38.34 |
| Q2 2021 | -19,400 | Reduce 14.98% | 110,100 | $46.75 |
| Q1 2021 | +108,780 | Add 525.00% | 129,500 | $45.01 |
| Q4 2020 | +20,720 | New Buy | 20,720 | $54.25 |
| Q3 2020 | -113,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | -21,100 | Reduce 15.64% | 113,800 | $49.58 |
| Q1 2020 | +122,500 | Add 987.90% | 134,900 | $28.10 |
| Q4 2019 | +12,400 | New Buy | 12,400 | $42.26 |
| Q3 2018 | -118,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +118,100 | New Buy | 118,100 | $32.70 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) in Q2 2018, acquiring 118,100 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 VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) for 23 quarters since Q2 2018.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) was in Q2 2026, adding 355,276 shares worth $34.91 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 355,276 shares of VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), valued at approximately $34.91 M.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) represents approximately 0.05% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) was 355,276 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2026.