Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VSS Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 7,565 shares of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) worth $1.08 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 30 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in VSS, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2021, adding 51,744 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2021, reducing 45,100 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +5,265 | Add 228.91% | 7,565 | $143.33 |
| Q3 2025 | -27,700 | Reduce 92.33% | 2,300 | $142.55 |
| Q2 2025 | +11,100 | Add 58.73% | 30,000 | $134.39 |
| Q1 2025 | +18,900 | New Buy | 18,900 | $115.60 |
| Q2 2024 | -26,664 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | -19,156 | Reduce 41.81% | 26,664 | $116.82 |
| Q4 2023 | +45,820 | New Buy | 45,820 | $115.04 |
| Q3 2023 | -43,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +24,300 | Add 129.26% | 43,100 | $0.11 |
| Q1 2023 | +18,800 | New Buy | 18,800 | $0.11 |
| Q4 2022 | -6,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,100 | Reduce 38.32% | 6,600 | $92.88 |
| Q2 2022 | +10,700 | New Buy | 10,700 | $103.18 |
| Q1 2022 | -7,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | -9,000 | Reduce 56.25% | 7,000 | $134.00 |
| Q3 2021 | -1,000 | Reduce 5.88% | 16,000 | $133.69 |
| Q2 2021 | -45,100 | Reduce 72.62% | 17,000 | $136.47 |
| Q1 2021 | +51,744 | Add 499.65% | 62,100 | $128.37 |
| Q4 2020 | -5,244 | Reduce 33.62% | 10,356 | $121.86 |
| Q3 2020 | +15,600 | New Buy | 15,600 | $105.32 |
| Q2 2020 | -7,785 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +7,785 | New Buy | 7,785 | $78.23 |
| Q3 2019 | -8,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -5,200 | Reduce 37.68% | 8,600 | $105.23 |
| Q1 2019 | -4,900 | Reduce 26.20% | 13,800 | $104.13 |
| Q4 2018 | +16,698 | Add 834.07% | 18,700 | $94.71 |
| Q3 2018 | +2,002 | New Buy | 2,002 | $112.39 |
| Q2 2018 | -5,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -13,600 | Reduce 72.34% | 5,200 | $119.23 |
| Q4 2017 | +18,800 | New Buy | 18,800 | $119.26 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) in Q4 2017, acquiring 18,800 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 FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) for 30 quarters since Q4 2017.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) was in Q1 2021, adding 62,100 shares worth $7.97 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 7,565 shares of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS), valued at approximately $1.08 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) 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 FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) was 62,100 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2021.