Renaissance Technologies's GLD Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 67,080 shares of SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) worth $26.58 M, representing 0.04% 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 GLD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2021, adding 118,400 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2024, reducing 99,600 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -18,520 | Reduce 21.64% | 67,080 | $396.31 |
| Q3 2025 | +43,600 | Add 103.81% | 85,600 | $355.47 |
| Q2 2025 | +21,300 | Add 102.90% | 42,000 | $304.83 |
| Q1 2025 | -29,200 | Reduce 58.52% | 20,700 | $288.14 |
| Q4 2024 | +41,400 | Add 487.06% | 49,900 | $242.13 |
| Q3 2024 | +8,500 | New Buy | 8,500 | $243.06 |
| Q2 2024 | -99,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +14,900 | Add 17.59% | 99,600 | $205.72 |
| Q4 2023 | +84,700 | New Buy | 84,700 | $191.17 |
| Q3 2023 | -39,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +39,500 | New Buy | 39,500 | $0.18 |
| Q1 2023 | -35,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -39,000 | Reduce 52.42% | 35,400 | $0.17 |
| Q3 2022 | +74,400 | New Buy | 74,400 | $154.66 |
| Q2 2022 | -98,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | -20,300 | Reduce 17.15% | 98,100 | $180.65 |
| Q4 2021 | +118,400 | New Buy | 118,400 | $170.96 |
| Q3 2021 | -91,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +91,800 | New Buy | 91,800 | $165.63 |
| Q1 2021 | -15,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -5,400 | Reduce 25.59% | 15,700 | $178.34 |
| Q3 2020 | -56,300 | Reduce 72.74% | 21,100 | $177.11 |
| Q2 2020 | +77,400 | New Buy | 77,400 | $167.36 |
| Q1 2020 | -57,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +57,500 | New Buy | 57,500 | $142.90 |
| Q3 2019 | -70,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +70,100 | New Buy | 70,100 | $133.20 |
| Q4 2018 | -6,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +2,900 | Add 74.36% | 6,800 | $112.79 |
| Q2 2018 | +3,900 | New Buy | 3,900 | $118.72 |
| Q1 2018 | -61,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +61,000 | New Buy | 61,000 | $123.66 |
Renaissance Technologies's SPDR Gold Shares Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) in Q4 2017, acquiring 61,000 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 has held SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) for 32 quarters since Q4 2017.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was in Q4 2021, adding 118,400 shares worth $20.24 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 67,080 shares of SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), valued at approximately $26.58 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) represents approximately 0.04% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 118,400 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2021.