Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VPU Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 5,800 shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) worth $1.15 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 21 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in VPU, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2023, adding 14,100 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2024, reducing 14,100 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +5,800 | New Buy | 5,800 | $198.14 |
| Q3 2025 | -12,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +12,100 | New Buy | 12,100 | $176.51 |
| Q1 2025 | -4,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +4,300 | New Buy | 4,300 | $163.42 |
| Q3 2024 | -1,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +1,800 | New Buy | 1,800 | $147.92 |
| Q1 2024 | -14,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +14,100 | New Buy | 14,100 | $137.09 |
| Q3 2023 | -4,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -3,000 | Reduce 37.97% | 4,900 | $0.14 |
| Q1 2023 | +7,900 | New Buy | 7,900 | $0.15 |
| Q4 2022 | -12,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +4,200 | Add 50.00% | 12,600 | $142.22 |
| Q2 2022 | -5,200 | Reduce 38.24% | 8,400 | $152.38 |
| Q1 2022 | +5,500 | Add 67.90% | 13,600 | $161.84 |
| Q4 2021 | +8,100 | New Buy | 8,100 | $156.42 |
| Q3 2021 | -2,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +2,900 | New Buy | 2,900 | $138.62 |
| Q2 2018 | -3,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +3,100 | New Buy | 3,100 | $111.94 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vanguard Utilities ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) in Q1 2018, acquiring 3,100 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 Utilities ETF (VPU) for 21 quarters since Q1 2018.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) was in Q4 2023, adding 14,100 shares worth $1.93 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 5,800 shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), valued at approximately $1.15 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) was 14,100 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2023.