Renaissance Technologies's IYW Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 17,000 shares of iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) worth $3.33 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 26 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in IYW, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2021, adding 21,791 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2021, reducing 19,900 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2018 | +1,600 | New Buy | 1,600 | $178.12 |
| Q3 2018 | -1,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +2,000 | New Buy | 2,000 | $160.00 |
| Q1 2019 | -2,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +3,300 | New Buy | 3,300 | $197.88 |
| Q3 2019 | -3,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +2,500 | New Buy | 2,500 | $232.80 |
| Q1 2020 | -2,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +3,500 | New Buy | 3,500 | $269.71 |
| Q3 2020 | -3,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +5,800 | New Buy | 5,800 | $85.00 |
| Q1 2021 | -5,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +8,509 | New Buy | 8,509 | $99.42 |
| Q3 2021 | +21,791 | Add 256.09% | 30,300 | $101.25 |
| Q4 2021 | -19,900 | Reduce 65.68% | 10,400 | $114.81 |
| Q1 2022 | -10,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +14,100 | New Buy | 14,100 | $79.93 |
| Q3 2022 | -14,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +2,800 | New Buy | 2,800 | $0.07 |
| Q1 2023 | -2,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +18,800 | New Buy | 18,800 | $122.77 |
| Q1 2024 | -18,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +6,200 | New Buy | 6,200 | $159.52 |
| Q1 2025 | -6,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +14,500 | New Buy | 14,500 | $173.27 |
| Q3 2025 | +2,500 | Add 17.24% | 17,000 | $195.86 |
Renaissance Technologies's iShares US Technology ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) in Q2 2018, acquiring 1,600 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 U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) for 26 quarters since Q2 2018.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) was in Q3 2021, adding 30,300 shares worth $3.07 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 17,000 shares of iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW), valued at approximately $3.33 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) was 30,300 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2021.