Renaissance Technologies's VIG Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 15,900 shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) worth $3.49 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q2, this medium-term investment has been held for 18 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in VIG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2022, adding 20,536 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2023, reducing 18,300 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +7,700 | Add 93.90% | 15,900 | $219.78 |
| Q3 2025 | +8,200 | New Buy | 8,200 | $215.79 |
| Q4 2023 | -18,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | -7,200 | Reduce 28.24% | 18,300 | $155.36 |
| Q2 2023 | +11,400 | Add 80.85% | 25,500 | $0.16 |
| Q1 2023 | -2,400 | Reduce 14.55% | 14,100 | $0.15 |
| Q4 2022 | -1,400 | Reduce 7.82% | 16,500 | $0.15 |
| Q3 2022 | -2,636 | Reduce 12.84% | 17,900 | $135.14 |
| Q2 2022 | +20,536 | New Buy | 20,536 | $143.46 |
| Q4 2021 | -9,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +9,000 | New Buy | 9,000 | $153.56 |
| Q3 2020 | -16,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +7,000 | Add 73.68% | 16,500 | $117.15 |
| Q1 2020 | +9,500 | New Buy | 9,500 | $103.37 |
| Q1 2019 | -9,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | -4,100 | Reduce 30.83% | 9,200 | $97.93 |
| Q3 2018 | +4,000 | Add 43.01% | 13,300 | $110.68 |
| Q2 2018 | +9,300 | New Buy | 9,300 | $101.61 |
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) in Q2 2018, acquiring 9,300 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 Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) for 18 quarters since Q2 2018.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) was in Q2 2022, adding 20,536 shares worth $2.95 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 15,900 shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG), valued at approximately $3.49 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) was 25,500 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2023.