Renaissance Technologies's GLD Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 85.6K 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 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 Q2 2021, adding 76.1K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2024, reducing 91.1K 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
| Period | 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 | 61,000 | $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 | 6,800 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +70,100 | New Buy | 70,100 | $133.20 |
| Q3 2019 | -70,100 | Sold Out | 70,100 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +57,500 | New Buy | 57,500 | $142.90 |
| Q1 2020 | -57,500 | Sold Out | 57,500 | $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 | 15,700 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +91,800 | New Buy | 91,800 | $165.63 |
| Q3 2021 | -91,800 | Sold Out | 91,800 | $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 | 98,100 | $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 | 35,400 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +39,500 | New Buy | 39,500 | $0.18 |
| Q3 2023 | -39,500 | Sold Out | 39,500 | $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 | 99,600 | $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 32 quarters since Q4 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was in Q4 2021, adding 118,400 shares worth $20.24 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 118,400 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2021. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.