Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VWOB Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 70,100 shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) worth $4.73 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 23 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in VWOB, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2020, adding 83,088 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2025, reducing 106,314 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -106,314 | Reduce 60.26% | 70,100 | $67.43 |
| Q3 2025 | +35,614 | Add 25.29% | 176,414 | $66.90 |
| Q2 2025 | +30,500 | Add 27.65% | 140,800 | $65.35 |
| Q1 2025 | +19,800 | Add 21.88% | 110,300 | $64.20 |
| Q4 2024 | +30,500 | Add 50.83% | 90,500 | $63.15 |
| Q3 2024 | +60,000 | New Buy | 60,000 | $66.37 |
| Q2 2022 | -37,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +37,800 | New Buy | 37,800 | $69.87 |
| Q4 2021 | -19,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +10,908 | Add 122.67% | 19,800 | $78.28 |
| Q2 2021 | -8,208 | Reduce 48.00% | 8,892 | $79.85 |
| Q1 2021 | -70,700 | Reduce 80.52% | 17,100 | $77.49 |
| Q4 2020 | +83,088 | Add 1763.33% | 87,800 | $82.30 |
| Q3 2020 | -3,088 | Reduce 39.59% | 4,712 | $78.95 |
| Q2 2020 | +7,800 | New Buy | 7,800 | $77.82 |
| Q1 2020 | -66,947 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +34,372 | Add 105.52% | 66,947 | $81.41 |
| Q3 2019 | +10,928 | Add 50.48% | 32,575 | $80.61 |
| Q2 2019 | +6,300 | Add 41.05% | 21,647 | $80.43 |
| Q1 2019 | -3,100 | Reduce 16.80% | 15,347 | $78.26 |
| Q4 2018 | +18,447 | New Buy | 18,447 | $74.54 |
| Q1 2018 | -26,747 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +26,747 | New Buy | 26,747 | $80.27 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) in Q4 2017, acquiring 26,747 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 Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) for 23 quarters since Q4 2017.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) was in Q4 2020, adding 87,800 shares worth $7.23 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 70,100 shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB), valued at approximately $4.73 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) 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 Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) was 176,414 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025.