Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s IAU Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 21,900 shares of iShares Gold Trust (IAU) worth $1.78 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2021-Q2, this medium-term investment has been held for 18 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in IAU, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2021, adding 528,800 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2022, reducing 310,800 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s iShares Gold Trust (IAU) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly iShares Gold Trust (IAU) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -89,500 | Reduce 80.34% | 21,900 | $81.17 |
| Q3 2025 | +111,400 | New Buy | 111,400 | $72.77 |
| Q2 2025 | -215,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +35,700 | Add 19.82% | 215,800 | $58.96 |
| Q4 2024 | +170,500 | Add 1776.04% | 180,100 | $49.51 |
| Q3 2024 | +9,600 | New Buy | 9,600 | $49.70 |
| Q2 2024 | -198,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +133,900 | Add 207.28% | 198,500 | $42.01 |
| Q4 2023 | +64,600 | New Buy | 64,600 | $39.02 |
| Q3 2023 | -10,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +10,100 | New Buy | 10,100 | $0.04 |
| Q4 2022 | -270,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +228,600 | Add 545.58% | 270,500 | $31.53 |
| Q2 2022 | -310,800 | Reduce 88.12% | 41,900 | $34.32 |
| Q1 2022 | -176,100 | Reduce 33.30% | 352,700 | $36.83 |
| Q4 2021 | +528,800 | New Buy | 528,800 | $34.81 |
| Q3 2021 | -129,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +129,300 | New Buy | 129,300 | $33.71 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s iShares Gold Trust Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased iShares Gold Trust (IAU) in Q2 2021, acquiring 129,300 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 iShares Gold Trust (IAU) for 18 quarters since Q2 2021.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to iShares Gold Trust (IAU) was in Q4 2021, adding 528,800 shares worth $18.41 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 21,900 shares of iShares Gold Trust (IAU), valued at approximately $1.78 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, iShares Gold Trust (IAU) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in iShares Gold Trust (IAU) was 528,800 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2021.