Renaissance Technologies's VUG Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 596 shares of Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) worth $285,848, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 30 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in VUG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2021, adding 10,800 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2025, reducing 12,700 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2018 | +4,740 | New Buy | 4,740 | $149.79 |
| Q3 2018 | -4,740 | Sold Out | 4,740 | $149.79 |
| Q2 2019 | +4,700 | New Buy | 4,700 | $163.40 |
| Q3 2019 | -4,700 | Sold Out | 4,700 | $163.40 |
| Q1 2020 | +7,190 | New Buy | 7,190 | $156.75 |
| Q2 2020 | +9,010 | Add 125.31% | 16,200 | $202.10 |
| Q3 2020 | -4,200 | Reduce 25.93% | 12,000 | $227.58 |
| Q4 2020 | -9,100 | Reduce 75.83% | 2,900 | $253.45 |
| Q1 2021 | -2,900 | Sold Out | 2,900 | $253.45 |
| Q3 2021 | +13,700 | New Buy | 13,700 | $290.15 |
| Q4 2021 | -13,700 | Sold Out | 13,700 | $290.15 |
| Q2 2022 | +2,600 | New Buy | 2,600 | $223.08 |
| Q3 2022 | +3,500 | Add 134.62% | 6,100 | $213.93 |
| Q4 2022 | -3,800 | Reduce 62.30% | 2,300 | $0.21 |
| Q1 2023 | +1,100 | Add 47.83% | 3,400 | $0.25 |
| Q2 2023 | -3,400 | Sold Out | 3,400 | $0.25 |
| Q4 2024 | +14,000 | New Buy | 14,000 | $410.44 |
| Q1 2025 | +1,000 | Add 7.14% | 15,000 | $370.82 |
| Q2 2025 | -12,700 | Reduce 84.67% | 2,300 | $438.40 |
| Q3 2025 | -1,704 | Reduce 74.09% | 596 | $479.61 |
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard Growth ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) in Q2 2018, acquiring 4,740 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 Growth ETF (VUG) for 30 quarters since Q2 2018.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) was in Q4 2024, adding 14,000 shares worth $5.75 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 596 shares of Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG), valued at approximately $285,848.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) 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 Growth ETF (VUG) was 16,200 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2020.