Renaissance Technologies's VNQ Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 90,200 shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) worth $7.98 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q1, this medium-term investment has been held for 19 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in VNQ, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2022, adding 59,100 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2022, reducing 59,100 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2018 | +52,200 | New Buy | 52,200 | $75.48 |
| Q2 2018 | -52,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +16,700 | New Buy | 16,700 | $87.43 |
| Q3 2019 | -16,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +25,000 | New Buy | 25,000 | $92.80 |
| Q1 2020 | -25,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +21,400 | New Buy | 21,400 | $84.95 |
| Q1 2021 | -21,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +30,100 | New Buy | 30,100 | $101.79 |
| Q3 2021 | -30,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +14,200 | New Buy | 14,200 | $115.99 |
| Q1 2022 | -14,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +59,100 | New Buy | 59,100 | $80.17 |
| Q4 2022 | -59,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +4,500 | New Buy | 4,500 | $86.44 |
| Q2 2024 | -4,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +3,500 | New Buy | 3,500 | $89.06 |
| Q3 2025 | +41,500 | Add 1185.71% | 45,000 | $91.42 |
| Q4 2025 | +45,200 | Add 100.44% | 90,200 | $88.49 |
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Real Estate ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) in Q1 2018, acquiring 52,200 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 Real Estate ETF (VNQ) for 19 quarters since Q1 2018.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) was in Q3 2022, adding 59,100 shares worth $4.74 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 90,200 shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ), valued at approximately $7.98 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) 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 Real Estate ETF (VNQ) was 90,200 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2025.