Renaissance Technologies's PFF Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 47,224 shares of iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF) worth $1.46 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 31 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in PFF, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 463,200 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2025, reducing 506,800 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2017 | +69,700 | New Buy | 69,700 | $38.06 |
| Q1 2018 | -12,502 | Reduce 17.94% | 57,198 | $37.55 |
| Q2 2018 | +152,202 | Add 266.10% | 209,400 | $37.71 |
| Q3 2018 | -182,400 | Reduce 87.11% | 27,000 | $37.15 |
| Q4 2018 | +141,100 | Add 522.59% | 168,100 | $34.23 |
| Q1 2019 | -168,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +89,765 | New Buy | 89,765 | $37.53 |
| Q4 2019 | +138,834 | Add 154.66% | 228,599 | $37.59 |
| Q1 2020 | -205,999 | Reduce 90.11% | 22,600 | $31.86 |
| Q2 2020 | +82,000 | Add 362.83% | 104,600 | $34.64 |
| Q3 2020 | +247,300 | Add 236.42% | 351,900 | $36.45 |
| Q4 2020 | -108,500 | Reduce 30.83% | 243,400 | $38.51 |
| Q1 2021 | +186,500 | Add 76.62% | 429,900 | $38.40 |
| Q2 2021 | -39,809 | Reduce 9.26% | 390,091 | $39.33 |
| Q3 2021 | -390,091 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +202,600 | New Buy | 202,600 | $39.43 |
| Q1 2022 | -66,800 | Reduce 32.97% | 135,800 | $36.42 |
| Q2 2022 | -135,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +224,200 | New Buy | 224,200 | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | -224,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +152,401 | New Buy | 152,401 | $0.03 |
| Q3 2023 | -152,401 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +296,205 | New Buy | 296,205 | $31.19 |
| Q1 2024 | -195,905 | Reduce 66.14% | 100,300 | $32.23 |
| Q2 2024 | -100,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +19,100 | New Buy | 19,100 | $33.23 |
| Q4 2024 | -19,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +43,600 | New Buy | 43,600 | $30.73 |
| Q2 2025 | +463,200 | Add 1062.39% | 506,800 | $30.68 |
| Q3 2025 | -506,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +47,224 | New Buy | 47,224 | $30.96 |
Renaissance Technologies's iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF) in Q4 2017, acquiring 69,700 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 Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF) for 31 quarters since Q4 2017.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF) was in Q2 2025, adding 506,800 shares worth $15.55 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 47,224 shares of iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF), valued at approximately $1.46 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF) 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 Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF) was 506,800 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2025.