Renaissance Technologies's VGT Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1,700 shares of Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) worth $1.27 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 30 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in VGT, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2021, adding 10,500 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2022, reducing 11,400 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2018 | +3,300 | New Buy | 3,300 | $181.52 |
| Q3 2018 | -300 | Reduce 9.09% | 3,000 | $202.67 |
| Q4 2018 | -3,000 | Sold Out | 3,000 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +1,700 | New Buy | 1,700 | $200.59 |
| Q2 2019 | +2,000 | Add 117.65% | 3,700 | $210.81 |
| Q3 2019 | -3,700 | Sold Out | 3,700 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +4,900 | New Buy | 4,900 | $278.78 |
| Q3 2020 | -3,400 | Reduce 69.39% | 1,500 | $311.33 |
| Q4 2020 | +100 | Add 6.67% | 1,600 | $353.75 |
| Q1 2021 | -1,600 | Sold Out | 1,600 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +5,200 | New Buy | 5,200 | $398.85 |
| Q3 2021 | +10,500 | Add 201.92% | 15,700 | $401.27 |
| Q4 2021 | -15,700 | Sold Out | 15,700 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +6,000 | New Buy | 6,000 | $326.50 |
| Q3 2022 | +7,400 | Add 123.33% | 13,400 | $307.39 |
| Q4 2022 | -11,400 | Reduce 85.07% | 2,000 | $0.32 |
| Q1 2023 | -2,000 | Sold Out | 2,000 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +900 | New Buy | 900 | $621.80 |
| Q1 2025 | +3,600 | Add 400.00% | 4,500 | $542.38 |
| Q2 2025 | -4,500 | Sold Out | 4,500 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +1,700 | New Buy | 1,700 | $746.63 |
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Information Technology ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) in Q2 2018, acquiring 3,300 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 Information Technology ETF (VGT) for 30 quarters since Q2 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) was in Q3 2021, adding 15,700 shares worth $6.3 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,700 shares of Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), valued at approximately $1.27 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) was 15,700 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2021. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.