Renaissance Technologies's MOAT Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 3,800 shares of VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) worth $376,618, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 23 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in MOAT, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2023, adding 65,400 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2023, reducing 43,100 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2018 | +6,970 | New Buy | 6,970 | $41.46 |
| Q2 2018 | -6,970 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +6,270 | New Buy | 6,270 | $46.73 |
| Q4 2018 | -6,270 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +13,470 | New Buy | 13,470 | $46.62 |
| Q2 2019 | -13,470 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +20,800 | New Buy | 20,800 | $73.27 |
| Q4 2021 | -8,800 | Reduce 42.31% | 12,000 | $76.08 |
| Q1 2022 | -1,700 | Reduce 14.17% | 10,300 | $74.66 |
| Q2 2022 | -6,172 | Reduce 59.92% | 4,128 | $63.71 |
| Q3 2022 | +13,872 | Add 336.05% | 18,000 | $60.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -9,600 | Reduce 53.33% | 8,400 | $0.06 |
| Q1 2023 | -3,600 | Reduce 42.86% | 4,800 | $0.07 |
| Q2 2023 | +65,400 | Add 1362.50% | 70,200 | $0.08 |
| Q3 2023 | -43,100 | Reduce 61.40% | 27,100 | $75.83 |
| Q4 2023 | -27,100 | Sold Out | 27,100 | $75.83 |
| Q3 2024 | +3,200 | New Buy | 3,200 | $96.95 |
| Q4 2024 | -3,200 | Sold Out | 3,200 | $96.95 |
| Q3 2025 | +3,800 | New Buy | 3,800 | $99.11 |
Renaissance Technologies's VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) in Q1 2018, acquiring 6,970 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 VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) for 23 quarters since Q1 2018.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) was in Q2 2023, adding 70,200 shares worth $5,601.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 3,800 shares of VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT), valued at approximately $376,618.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) 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 VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) was 70,200 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2023.