Renaissance Technologies's IAU Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 111,400 shares of iShares Gold Trust (IAU) worth $8.11 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2021-Q2, this medium-term investment has been held for 18 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in IAU, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2021, adding 399,500 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2022, reducing 310,800 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies'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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2021 | +129,300 | New Buy | 129,300 | $33.71 |
| Q3 2021 | -129,300 | Sold Out | 129,300 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +528,800 | New Buy | 528,800 | $34.81 |
| Q1 2022 | -176,100 | Reduce 33.30% | 352,700 | $36.83 |
| Q2 2022 | -310,800 | Reduce 88.12% | 41,900 | $34.32 |
| Q3 2022 | +228,600 | Add 545.58% | 270,500 | $31.53 |
| Q4 2022 | -270,500 | Sold Out | 270,500 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +10,100 | New Buy | 10,100 | $0.04 |
| Q3 2023 | -10,100 | Sold Out | 10,100 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +64,600 | New Buy | 64,600 | $39.02 |
| Q1 2024 | +133,900 | Add 207.28% | 198,500 | $42.01 |
| Q2 2024 | -198,500 | Sold Out | 198,500 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +9,600 | New Buy | 9,600 | $49.70 |
| Q4 2024 | +170,500 | Add 1776.04% | 180,100 | $49.51 |
| Q1 2025 | +35,700 | Add 19.82% | 215,800 | $58.96 |
| Q2 2025 | -215,800 | Sold Out | 215,800 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +111,400 | New Buy | 111,400 | $72.77 |
Renaissance Technologies's iShares Gold Trust Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies 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 has held iShares Gold Trust (IAU) for 18 quarters since Q2 2021. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to iShares Gold Trust (IAU) was in Q4 2021, adding 528,800 shares worth $18.41 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 111,400 shares of iShares Gold Trust (IAU), valued at approximately $8.11 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, iShares Gold Trust (IAU) represents approximately 0.01% 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 iShares Gold Trust (IAU) was 528,800 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2021. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.