Renaissance Technologies's XLB Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 62,300 shares of State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) worth $5.58 M, representing 0.01% 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 XLB, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2023, adding 114,100 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 88,900 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +16,900 | New Buy | 16,900 | $42.01 |
| Q4 2013 | -300 | Reduce 1.78% | 16,600 | $46.20 |
| Q1 2014 | +21,600 | Add 130.12% | 38,200 | $47.28 |
| Q2 2014 | -30,900 | Reduce 80.89% | 7,300 | $49.59 |
| Q3 2014 | -7,300 | Sold Out | 7,300 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +8,000 | New Buy | 8,000 | $48.75 |
| Q2 2015 | -8,000 | Sold Out | 8,000 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +31,700 | New Buy | 31,700 | $39.91 |
| Q4 2015 | -31,700 | Sold Out | 31,700 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +48,800 | New Buy | 48,800 | $47.75 |
| Q4 2016 | -48,800 | Sold Out | 48,800 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +26,600 | New Buy | 26,600 | $52.41 |
| Q2 2017 | -26,600 | Sold Out | 26,600 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +55,000 | New Buy | 55,000 | $60.53 |
| Q1 2018 | -39,000 | Reduce 70.91% | 16,000 | $56.94 |
| Q2 2018 | -16,000 | Sold Out | 16,000 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +85,200 | New Buy | 85,200 | $58.50 |
| Q3 2019 | +33,900 | Add 39.79% | 119,100 | $58.20 |
| Q4 2019 | -88,900 | Reduce 74.64% | 30,200 | $61.42 |
| Q1 2020 | -30,200 | Sold Out | 30,200 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +37,400 | New Buy | 37,400 | $56.34 |
| Q3 2020 | +82,600 | Add 220.86% | 120,000 | $63.64 |
| Q4 2020 | -120,000 | Sold Out | 120,000 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +81,400 | New Buy | 81,400 | $78.80 |
| Q2 2021 | -15,900 | Reduce 19.53% | 65,500 | $82.31 |
| Q3 2021 | -65,500 | Sold Out | 65,500 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +20,100 | New Buy | 20,100 | $90.60 |
| Q1 2022 | +300 | Add 1.49% | 20,400 | $88.14 |
| Q2 2022 | +57,100 | Add 279.90% | 77,500 | $73.60 |
| Q3 2022 | -64,300 | Reduce 82.97% | 13,200 | $68.03 |
| Q4 2022 | -4,600 | Reduce 34.85% | 8,600 | $0.08 |
| Q1 2023 | -8,600 | Sold Out | 8,600 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +122,700 | New Buy | 122,700 | $0.08 |
| Q3 2023 | -122,700 | Sold Out | 122,700 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +139,900 | New Buy | 139,900 | $92.89 |
| Q2 2024 | -139,900 | Sold Out | 139,900 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +109,300 | New Buy | 109,300 | $96.38 |
| Q4 2024 | -109,300 | Sold Out | 109,300 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +62,300 | New Buy | 62,300 | $89.62 |
Renaissance Technologies's State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) in Q3 2013, acquiring 16,900 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 State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) for 49 quarters since Q3 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) was in Q1 2024, adding 139,900 shares worth $13 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 62,300 shares of State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), valued at approximately $5.58 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) 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 State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) was 139,900 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2024.