Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VCSH Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 87,145 shares of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) worth $6.95 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 28 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in VCSH, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2024, adding 536,716 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2025, reducing 811,255 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -811,255 | Reduce 90.30% | 87,145 | $79.73 |
| Q3 2025 | +105,100 | Add 13.25% | 898,400 | $79.93 |
| Q2 2025 | -492,700 | Reduce 38.31% | 793,300 | $79.50 |
| Q1 2025 | +381,800 | Add 42.23% | 1.29 M | $78.94 |
| Q4 2024 | +84,984 | Add 10.37% | 904,200 | $78.01 |
| Q3 2024 | +536,716 | Add 189.99% | 819,216 | $79.42 |
| Q2 2024 | +87,459 | Add 44.84% | 282,500 | $77.28 |
| Q1 2024 | +72,341 | Add 58.96% | 195,041 | $77.31 |
| Q4 2023 | +32,700 | Add 36.33% | 122,700 | $77.37 |
| Q3 2023 | +90,000 | New Buy | 90,000 | $75.16 |
| Q2 2023 | -267,705 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +267,705 | New Buy | 267,705 | $0.08 |
| Q2 2022 | -6,471 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +6,471 | New Buy | 6,471 | $78.04 |
| Q3 2021 | -54,863 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +54,863 | New Buy | 54,863 | $82.72 |
| Q3 2020 | -150,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +109,100 | Add 262.26% | 150,700 | $82.66 |
| Q1 2020 | -124,000 | Reduce 74.88% | 41,600 | $79.11 |
| Q4 2019 | +133,000 | Add 407.98% | 165,600 | $81.03 |
| Q3 2019 | -52,002 | Reduce 61.47% | 32,600 | $81.04 |
| Q2 2019 | +84,602 | New Buy | 84,602 | $80.68 |
| Q1 2019 | -27,170 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +27,170 | New Buy | 27,170 | $77.95 |
| Q3 2018 | -51,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | -51,022 | Reduce 49.57% | 51,900 | $78.09 |
| Q1 2018 | +32,031 | Add 45.18% | 102,922 | $78.43 |
| Q4 2017 | +70,891 | New Buy | 70,891 | $79.30 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) in Q4 2017, acquiring 70,891 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 Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) for 28 quarters since Q4 2017.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) was in Q3 2024, adding 819,216 shares worth $65.06 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 87,145 shares of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH), valued at approximately $6.95 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) was 1,286,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2025.