Renaissance Technologies’s GLD Holdings & Trades

First Buy
Q4 2017
Duration Held
31 Quarters
Largest Add
Q4 2021
+118,400 Shares
Current Position
85,600 Shares
$30.43 M Value

Renaissance Technologies's GLD Position Overview

Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 85,600 shares of SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) worth $30.43 M, representing 0.04% 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 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 2017 +61,000 New Buy 61,000 $123.66
Q1 2018 -61,000 Sold Out 0 $0.00
Q2 2018 +3,900 New Buy 3,900 $118.72
Q3 2018 +2,900 Add 74.36% 6,800 $112.79
Q4 2018 -6,800 Sold Out 0 $0.00
Q2 2019 +70,100 New Buy 70,100 $133.20
Q3 2019 -70,100 Sold Out 0 $0.00
Q4 2019 +57,500 New Buy 57,500 $142.90
Q1 2020 -57,500 Sold Out 0 $0.00
Q2 2020 +77,400 New Buy 77,400 $167.36
Q3 2020 -56,300 Reduce 72.74% 21,100 $177.11
Q4 2020 -5,400 Reduce 25.59% 15,700 $178.34
Q1 2021 -15,700 Sold Out 0 $0.00
Q2 2021 +91,800 New Buy 91,800 $165.63
Q3 2021 -91,800 Sold Out 0 $0.00
Q4 2021 +118,400 New Buy 118,400 $170.96
Q1 2022 -20,300 Reduce 17.15% 98,100 $180.65
Q2 2022 -98,100 Sold Out 0 $0.00
Q3 2022 +74,400 New Buy 74,400 $154.66
Q4 2022 -39,000 Reduce 52.42% 35,400 $0.17
Q1 2023 -35,400 Sold Out 0 $0.00
Q2 2023 +39,500 New Buy 39,500 $0.18
Q3 2023 -39,500 Sold Out 0 $0.00
Q4 2023 +84,700 New Buy 84,700 $191.17
Q1 2024 +14,900 Add 17.59% 99,600 $205.72
Q2 2024 -99,600 Sold Out 0 $0.00
Q3 2024 +8,500 New Buy 8,500 $243.06
Q4 2024 +41,400 Add 487.06% 49,900 $242.13
Q1 2025 -29,200 Reduce 58.52% 20,700 $288.14
Q2 2025 +21,300 Add 102.90% 42,000 $304.83
Q3 2025 +43,600 Add 103.81% 85,600 $355.47

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 31 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 Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 85,600 shares of SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), valued at approximately $30.43 M.

As of the Q3 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.