Renaissance Technologies's VWO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 13,570 shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) worth $735,223, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in VWO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2024, adding 294,830 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2022, reducing 310,434 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +68,400 | New Buy | 68,400 | $40.13 |
| Q4 2013 | -68,400 | Sold Out | 68,400 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +71,100 | New Buy | 71,100 | $40.58 |
| Q2 2014 | -71,100 | Sold Out | 71,100 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +17,800 | New Buy | 17,800 | $40.00 |
| Q1 2015 | -17,800 | Sold Out | 17,800 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +56,500 | New Buy | 56,500 | $34.58 |
| Q2 2016 | -56,500 | Sold Out | 56,500 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +36,000 | New Buy | 36,000 | $35.78 |
| Q1 2017 | +2,000 | Add 5.56% | 38,000 | $39.71 |
| Q2 2017 | -27,400 | Reduce 72.11% | 10,600 | $40.85 |
| Q3 2017 | +8,500 | Add 80.19% | 19,100 | $43.56 |
| Q4 2017 | +174,500 | Add 913.61% | 193,600 | $45.91 |
| Q1 2018 | -193,600 | Sold Out | 193,600 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +33,200 | New Buy | 33,200 | $40.99 |
| Q4 2018 | +55,800 | Add 168.07% | 89,000 | $38.10 |
| Q1 2019 | -80,500 | Reduce 90.45% | 8,500 | $42.47 |
| Q2 2019 | -8,500 | Sold Out | 8,500 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +131,000 | New Buy | 131,000 | $40.26 |
| Q4 2019 | -54,400 | Reduce 41.53% | 76,600 | $44.46 |
| Q1 2020 | -46,500 | Reduce 60.70% | 30,100 | $33.55 |
| Q2 2020 | -30,100 | Sold Out | 30,100 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +197,600 | New Buy | 197,600 | $43.24 |
| Q4 2020 | +59,100 | Add 29.91% | 256,700 | $50.11 |
| Q1 2021 | -256,700 | Sold Out | 256,700 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +359,700 | New Buy | 359,700 | $49.46 |
| Q1 2022 | -359,700 | Sold Out | 359,700 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +49,266 | New Buy | 49,266 | $36.50 |
| Q4 2022 | +116,234 | Add 235.93% | 165,500 | $0.04 |
| Q1 2023 | -165,500 | Sold Out | 165,500 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +21,200 | New Buy | 21,200 | $39.20 |
| Q4 2023 | -21,200 | Sold Out | 21,200 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +31,909 | New Buy | 31,909 | $43.76 |
| Q3 2024 | -26,039 | Reduce 81.60% | 5,870 | $47.85 |
| Q4 2024 | +294,830 | Add 5022.66% | 300,700 | $44.04 |
| Q1 2025 | -300,700 | Sold Out | 300,700 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +53,300 | New Buy | 53,300 | $49.46 |
| Q3 2025 | -39,730 | Reduce 74.54% | 13,570 | $54.18 |
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) in Q3 2013, acquiring 68,400 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 FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) for 49 quarters since Q3 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) was in Q4 2021, adding 359,700 shares worth $17.79 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 13,570 shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO), valued at approximately $735,223. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) was 359,700 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2021. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.