Renaissance Technologies's VYM Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 54,600 shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) worth $7.7 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 27 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in VYM, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2025, adding 48,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2022, reducing 28,400 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2018 | +8,000 | New Buy | 8,000 | $83.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -2,500 | Reduce 31.25% | 5,500 | $87.09 |
| Q4 2018 | +2,100 | Add 38.18% | 7,600 | $78.03 |
| Q1 2019 | -2,700 | Reduce 35.53% | 4,900 | $85.71 |
| Q2 2019 | +200 | Add 4.08% | 5,100 | $87.45 |
| Q3 2019 | -600 | Reduce 11.76% | 4,500 | $88.67 |
| Q4 2019 | -4,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +7,700 | New Buy | 7,700 | $70.78 |
| Q2 2020 | -1,400 | Reduce 18.18% | 6,300 | $78.73 |
| Q3 2020 | +13,800 | Add 219.05% | 20,100 | $80.95 |
| Q4 2020 | -20,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +13,000 | New Buy | 13,000 | $103.38 |
| Q4 2021 | -1,200 | Reduce 9.23% | 11,800 | $112.12 |
| Q1 2022 | -1,600 | Reduce 13.56% | 10,200 | $112.25 |
| Q2 2022 | +7,900 | Add 77.45% | 18,100 | $101.71 |
| Q3 2022 | +13,200 | Add 72.93% | 31,300 | $94.89 |
| Q4 2022 | -28,400 | Reduce 90.73% | 2,900 | $0.11 |
| Q1 2023 | -2,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +4,800 | New Buy | 4,800 | $103.33 |
| Q4 2023 | +17,100 | Add 356.25% | 21,900 | $111.64 |
| Q1 2024 | -7,500 | Reduce 34.25% | 14,400 | $120.97 |
| Q2 2024 | -14,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +25,363 | New Buy | 25,363 | $128.20 |
| Q4 2024 | -21,363 | Reduce 84.23% | 4,000 | $127.59 |
| Q1 2025 | +48,000 | Add 1200.00% | 52,000 | $128.96 |
| Q2 2025 | -28,400 | Reduce 54.62% | 23,600 | $133.31 |
| Q3 2025 | +31,000 | Add 131.36% | 54,600 | $140.95 |
Renaissance Technologies's Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) in Q2 2018, acquiring 8,000 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 High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) for 27 quarters since Q2 2018.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) was in Q1 2025, adding 52,000 shares worth $6.71 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 54,600 shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM), valued at approximately $7.7 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) was 54,600 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025.