Renaissance Technologies's VTWO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 14,300 shares of Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) worth $1.4 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 26 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in VTWO, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2021, adding 27,300 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2021, reducing 28,500 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2018 | +5,900 | New Buy | 5,900 | $121.86 |
| Q2 2018 | -1,000 | Reduce 16.95% | 4,900 | $131.22 |
| Q3 2018 | -2,700 | Reduce 55.10% | 2,200 | $135.45 |
| Q4 2018 | +7,300 | Add 331.82% | 9,500 | $107.37 |
| Q1 2019 | -9,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +6,300 | New Buy | 6,300 | $92.22 |
| Q2 2020 | -6,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +1,800 | New Buy | 1,800 | $121.11 |
| Q4 2020 | +2,400 | Add 133.33% | 4,200 | $158.33 |
| Q1 2021 | +27,300 | Add 650.00% | 31,500 | $178.29 |
| Q2 2021 | +5,100 | Add 16.19% | 36,600 | $92.57 |
| Q3 2021 | -8,100 | Reduce 22.13% | 28,500 | $88.42 |
| Q4 2021 | -28,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +14,900 | New Buy | 14,900 | $82.82 |
| Q2 2022 | -6,300 | Reduce 42.28% | 8,600 | $68.37 |
| Q3 2022 | -8,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +9,000 | New Buy | 9,000 | $0.07 |
| Q1 2023 | -9,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +18,000 | New Buy | 18,000 | $0.08 |
| Q3 2023 | -12,000 | Reduce 66.67% | 6,000 | $71.50 |
| Q4 2023 | -6,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +17,600 | New Buy | 17,600 | $81.97 |
| Q3 2024 | -17,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +17,900 | New Buy | 17,900 | $89.33 |
| Q1 2025 | -17,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +14,300 | New Buy | 14,300 | $97.82 |
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) in Q1 2018, acquiring 5,900 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 Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) for 26 quarters since Q1 2018.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) was in Q1 2021, adding 31,500 shares worth $5.62 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 14,300 shares of Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO), valued at approximately $1.4 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) was 36,600 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2021.