Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s SMH Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 369,487 shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) worth $141.66 M, representing 0.22% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 32 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in SMH, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2026, adding 369,487 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2025, reducing 289,367 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +369,487 | New Buy | 369,487 | $383.40 |
| Q4 2025 | -289,367 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +289,367 | New Buy | 289,367 | $326.36 |
| Q2 2025 | -252,067 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +168,100 | Add 200.20% | 252,067 | $211.47 |
| Q4 2024 | +83,967 | New Buy | 83,967 | $242.17 |
| Q1 2024 | -105,152 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +105,152 | New Buy | 105,152 | $174.87 |
| Q1 2023 | -6,717 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -111,200 | Reduce 94.30% | 6,717 | $0.20 |
| Q3 2022 | -12,192 | Reduce 9.37% | 117,917 | $185.12 |
| Q2 2022 | +64,484 | Add 98.26% | 130,109 | $203.73 |
| Q1 2022 | +13,325 | Add 25.48% | 65,625 | $269.79 |
| Q4 2021 | +38,200 | Add 270.92% | 52,300 | $308.80 |
| Q3 2021 | -19,600 | Reduce 58.16% | 14,100 | $256.24 |
| Q2 2021 | -34,800 | Reduce 50.80% | 33,700 | $262.23 |
| Q1 2021 | +49,700 | Add 264.36% | 68,500 | $243.55 |
| Q4 2020 | +18,800 | New Buy | 18,800 | $218.40 |
| Q3 2020 | -15,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +15,800 | New Buy | 15,800 | $152.78 |
| Q1 2020 | -40,529 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +40,529 | New Buy | 40,529 | $141.40 |
| Q3 2019 | -97,877 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +74,877 | Add 325.55% | 97,877 | $110.18 |
| Q1 2019 | +16,700 | Add 265.08% | 23,000 | $106.35 |
| Q4 2018 | -28,000 | Reduce 81.63% | 6,300 | $87.30 |
| Q3 2018 | -21,000 | Reduce 37.97% | 34,300 | $106.44 |
| Q2 2018 | +50,800 | Add 1128.89% | 55,300 | $102.68 |
| Q1 2018 | -59,100 | Reduce 92.92% | 4,500 | $104.22 |
| Q4 2017 | +63,600 | New Buy | 63,600 | $97.81 |
| Q3 2017 | -25,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +25,700 | New Buy | 25,700 | $81.87 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VanEck Semiconductor ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) in Q2 2017, acquiring 25,700 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 (RenTech) has held VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) for 32 quarters since Q2 2017.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) was in Q1 2026, adding 369,487 shares worth $141.66 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 369,487 shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), valued at approximately $141.66 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) represents approximately 0.22% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) was 369,487 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2026.