Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VWO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 122,970 shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) worth $6.61 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 39 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in VWO, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2021, adding 359,700 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2022, reducing 359,700 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'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 (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +109,400 | Add 806.19% | 122,970 | $53.76 |
| Q3 2025 | -39,730 | Reduce 74.54% | 13,570 | $54.18 |
| Q2 2025 | +53,300 | New Buy | 53,300 | $49.46 |
| Q1 2025 | -300,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +294,830 | Add 5022.66% | 300,700 | $44.04 |
| Q3 2024 | -26,039 | Reduce 81.60% | 5,870 | $47.85 |
| Q2 2024 | +31,909 | New Buy | 31,909 | $43.76 |
| Q4 2023 | -21,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +21,200 | New Buy | 21,200 | $39.20 |
| Q1 2023 | -165,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +116,234 | Add 235.93% | 165,500 | $0.04 |
| Q3 2022 | +49,266 | New Buy | 49,266 | $36.50 |
| Q1 2022 | -359,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +359,700 | New Buy | 359,700 | $49.46 |
| Q1 2021 | -256,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +59,100 | Add 29.91% | 256,700 | $50.11 |
| Q3 2020 | +197,600 | New Buy | 197,600 | $43.24 |
| Q2 2020 | -30,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | -46,500 | Reduce 60.70% | 30,100 | $33.55 |
| Q4 2019 | -54,400 | Reduce 41.53% | 76,600 | $44.46 |
| Q3 2019 | +131,000 | New Buy | 131,000 | $40.26 |
| Q2 2019 | -8,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | -80,500 | Reduce 90.45% | 8,500 | $42.47 |
| Q4 2018 | +55,800 | Add 168.07% | 89,000 | $38.10 |
| Q3 2018 | +33,200 | New Buy | 33,200 | $40.99 |
| Q1 2018 | -193,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +174,500 | Add 913.61% | 193,600 | $45.91 |
| Q3 2017 | +8,500 | Add 80.19% | 19,100 | $43.56 |
| Q2 2017 | -27,400 | Reduce 72.11% | 10,600 | $40.85 |
| Q1 2017 | +2,000 | Add 5.56% | 38,000 | $39.71 |
| Q4 2016 | +36,000 | New Buy | 36,000 | $35.78 |
| Q2 2016 | -56,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +56,500 | New Buy | 56,500 | $34.58 |
| Q1 2015 | -17,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +17,800 | New Buy | 17,800 | $40.00 |
| Q2 2014 | -71,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +71,100 | New Buy | 71,100 | $40.58 |
| Q4 2013 | -68,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | +68,400 | New Buy | 68,400 | $40.13 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) 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 (RenTech) has held Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) for 39 quarters since Q3 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) was in Q4 2021, adding 359,700 shares worth $17.79 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 122,970 shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO), valued at approximately $6.61 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) represents approximately 0.01% 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 Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) was 359,700 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2021.