Renaissance Technologies's SPY Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 144,480 shares of State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) worth $98.52 M, representing 0.15% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q1, this medium-term investment has been held for 16 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in SPY, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2025, adding 144,480 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2024, reducing 59,900 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2018 | +27,600 | New Buy | 27,600 | $263.15 |
| Q2 2018 | +4,200 | Add 15.22% | 31,800 | $271.29 |
| Q3 2018 | -31,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +8,900 | New Buy | 8,900 | $249.89 |
| Q1 2019 | -8,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +2,503 | New Buy | 2,503 | $257.69 |
| Q2 2020 | -2,503 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +56,000 | New Buy | 56,000 | $428.05 |
| Q3 2021 | -52,475 | Reduce 93.71% | 3,525 | $429.22 |
| Q4 2021 | -3,525 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +49,000 | New Buy | 49,000 | $544.22 |
| Q3 2024 | +10,900 | Add 22.24% | 59,900 | $573.76 |
| Q4 2024 | -59,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +7,800 | New Buy | 7,800 | $617.85 |
| Q3 2025 | -7,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +144,480 | New Buy | 144,480 | $681.92 |
Renaissance Technologies's State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) in Q1 2018, acquiring 27,600 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 State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) for 16 quarters since Q1 2018.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) was in Q4 2025, adding 144,480 shares worth $98.52 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 144,480 shares of State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), valued at approximately $98.52 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) represents approximately 0.15% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) was 144,480 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2025.