Renaissance Technologies's SGOL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 405,800 shares of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) worth $14.94 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2019-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 25 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in SGOL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2025, adding 348,900 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2020, reducing 237,300 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2019 | +3,200 | New Buy | 3,200 | $135.94 |
| Q3 2019 | -1,107 | Reduce 34.59% | 2,093 | $141.90 |
| Q4 2019 | +114,907 | Add 5490.06% | 117,000 | $14.62 |
| Q1 2020 | -117,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +258,700 | New Buy | 258,700 | $17.14 |
| Q3 2020 | -237,300 | Reduce 91.73% | 21,400 | $18.13 |
| Q4 2020 | -21,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +175,000 | New Buy | 175,000 | $16.40 |
| Q2 2021 | -175,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +152,300 | New Buy | 152,300 | $17.56 |
| Q1 2022 | +25,500 | Add 16.74% | 177,800 | $18.58 |
| Q2 2022 | -177,800 | Sold Out | 177,800 | $18.58 |
| Q3 2022 | +138,307 | New Buy | 138,307 | $15.92 |
| Q4 2022 | -138,307 | Sold Out | 138,307 | $15.92 |
| Q4 2023 | +104,598 | New Buy | 104,598 | $19.74 |
| Q1 2024 | -12,398 | Reduce 11.85% | 92,200 | $21.24 |
| Q2 2024 | -92,200 | Sold Out | 92,200 | $21.24 |
| Q4 2024 | +154,400 | New Buy | 154,400 | $25.05 |
| Q1 2025 | +348,900 | Add 225.97% | 503,300 | $29.82 |
| Q2 2025 | -503,300 | Sold Out | 503,300 | $29.82 |
| Q3 2025 | +405,800 | New Buy | 405,800 | $36.81 |
Renaissance Technologies's abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) in Q2 2019, acquiring 3,200 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 abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) for 25 quarters since Q2 2019.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) was in Q3 2025, adding 405,800 shares worth $14.94 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 405,800 shares of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL), valued at approximately $14.94 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) represents approximately 0.02% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) was 503,300 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2025.