Renaissance Technologies's VB Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 3,800 shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) worth $966,264, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 28 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in VB, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2024, adding 18,800 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2025, reducing 21,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2018 | +7,700 | New Buy | 7,700 | $146.88 |
| Q2 2018 | +4,600 | Add 59.74% | 12,300 | $155.69 |
| Q3 2018 | -9,000 | Reduce 73.17% | 3,300 | $162.73 |
| Q4 2018 | -3,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +4,900 | New Buy | 4,900 | $152.86 |
| Q2 2019 | -4,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +2,400 | New Buy | 2,400 | $153.75 |
| Q4 2019 | -2,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +2,900 | New Buy | 2,900 | $115.52 |
| Q2 2020 | +1,800 | Add 62.07% | 4,700 | $145.74 |
| Q3 2020 | -900 | Reduce 19.15% | 3,800 | $153.68 |
| Q4 2020 | -3,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +11,300 | New Buy | 11,300 | $214.07 |
| Q2 2021 | -7,900 | Reduce 69.91% | 3,400 | $225.29 |
| Q3 2021 | +10,000 | Add 294.12% | 13,400 | $218.66 |
| Q4 2021 | -13,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +4,500 | New Buy | 4,500 | $212.44 |
| Q2 2022 | -4,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +3,300 | New Buy | 3,300 | $0.18 |
| Q1 2023 | -3,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +10,100 | New Buy | 10,100 | $189.11 |
| Q4 2023 | -10,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +5,400 | New Buy | 5,400 | $218.04 |
| Q3 2024 | -5,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +18,800 | New Buy | 18,800 | $240.28 |
| Q1 2025 | +2,200 | Add 11.70% | 21,000 | $221.75 |
| Q2 2025 | -21,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +3,800 | New Buy | 3,800 | $254.28 |
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) in Q1 2018, acquiring 7,700 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 Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) for 28 quarters since Q1 2018.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) was in Q4 2024, adding 18,800 shares worth $4.52 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 3,800 shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB), valued at approximately $966,264.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) 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 Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) was 21,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2025.