Renaissance Technologies's QUAL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 4,600 shares of iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) worth $894,700, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2021-Q3, this medium-term investment has been held for 17 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in QUAL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2024, adding 25,400 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2024, reducing 24,900 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2021 | +26,500 | New Buy | 26,500 | $131.74 |
| Q4 2021 | -12,100 | Reduce 45.66% | 14,400 | $145.56 |
| Q1 2022 | -14,400 | Sold Out | 14,400 | $145.56 |
| Q1 2023 | +13,000 | New Buy | 13,000 | $0.12 |
| Q2 2023 | +6,800 | Add 52.31% | 19,800 | $0.13 |
| Q3 2023 | -19,800 | Sold Out | 19,800 | $0.13 |
| Q4 2023 | +18,500 | New Buy | 18,500 | $147.14 |
| Q1 2024 | -18,500 | Sold Out | 18,500 | $147.14 |
| Q2 2024 | +6,800 | New Buy | 6,800 | $170.76 |
| Q3 2024 | +25,400 | Add 373.53% | 32,200 | $179.30 |
| Q4 2024 | -24,900 | Reduce 77.33% | 7,300 | $178.08 |
| Q1 2025 | -7,300 | Sold Out | 7,300 | $178.08 |
| Q3 2025 | +4,600 | New Buy | 4,600 | $194.50 |
Renaissance Technologies's iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) in Q3 2021, acquiring 26,500 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 MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) for 17 quarters since Q3 2021.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) was in Q3 2021, adding 26,500 shares worth $3.49 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 4,600 shares of iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL), valued at approximately $894,700.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) 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 MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) was 32,200 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2024.