Renaissance Technologies's XLE Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 479,569 shares of State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) worth $42.84 M, representing 0.06% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in XLE, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2020, adding 482,100 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2023, reducing 545,500 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +31,701 | Add 0.00% | 31,700 | $78.30 |
| Q3 2013 | -6,500 | Reduce 20.50% | 25,200 | $82.90 |
| Q4 2013 | +28,700 | Add 113.89% | 53,900 | $88.52 |
| Q1 2014 | -1,600 | Reduce 2.97% | 52,300 | $89.06 |
| Q2 2014 | -52,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +75,100 | New Buy | 75,100 | $77.58 |
| Q2 2015 | -75,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +45,700 | New Buy | 45,700 | $61.20 |
| Q4 2015 | -45,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +79,700 | New Buy | 79,700 | $61.89 |
| Q2 2016 | -79,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +235,900 | New Buy | 235,900 | $70.61 |
| Q4 2016 | -214,300 | Reduce 90.84% | 21,600 | $75.32 |
| Q1 2017 | +208,500 | Add 965.28% | 230,100 | $69.90 |
| Q2 2017 | -230,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +220,800 | New Buy | 220,800 | $72.26 |
| Q1 2018 | -192,000 | Reduce 86.96% | 28,800 | $67.40 |
| Q2 2018 | -28,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +209,800 | New Buy | 209,800 | $75.74 |
| Q4 2018 | -209,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +27,700 | New Buy | 27,700 | $66.14 |
| Q2 2019 | +86,600 | Add 312.64% | 114,300 | $63.71 |
| Q3 2019 | -83,000 | Reduce 72.62% | 31,300 | $59.20 |
| Q4 2019 | +177,000 | Add 565.50% | 208,300 | $60.04 |
| Q1 2020 | -208,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +482,100 | New Buy | 482,100 | $37.85 |
| Q3 2020 | -193,600 | Reduce 40.16% | 288,500 | $29.95 |
| Q4 2020 | -271,300 | Reduce 94.04% | 17,200 | $37.91 |
| Q1 2021 | +107,200 | Add 623.26% | 124,400 | $49.06 |
| Q2 2021 | -124,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +12,000 | New Buy | 12,000 | $55.50 |
| Q1 2022 | +95,400 | Add 795.00% | 107,400 | $76.44 |
| Q2 2022 | +315,000 | Add 293.30% | 422,400 | $71.51 |
| Q3 2022 | -406,300 | Reduce 96.19% | 16,100 | $72.05 |
| Q4 2022 | +452,861 | Add 2812.80% | 468,961 | $0.09 |
| Q1 2023 | -30,000 | Reduce 6.40% | 438,961 | $0.08 |
| Q2 2023 | +200,400 | Add 45.65% | 639,361 | $0.08 |
| Q3 2023 | -545,500 | Reduce 85.32% | 93,861 | $90.39 |
| Q4 2023 | +231,400 | Add 246.53% | 325,261 | $83.84 |
| Q1 2024 | +84,608 | Add 26.01% | 409,869 | $94.41 |
| Q2 2024 | -330,908 | Reduce 80.74% | 78,961 | $91.15 |
| Q3 2024 | +117,100 | Add 148.30% | 196,061 | $87.80 |
| Q4 2024 | -190,461 | Reduce 97.14% | 5,600 | $85.66 |
| Q1 2025 | +114,061 | Add 2036.80% | 119,661 | $93.45 |
| Q2 2025 | -114,500 | Reduce 95.69% | 5,161 | $84.81 |
| Q3 2025 | +474,408 | Add 9192.17% | 479,569 | $89.34 |
Renaissance Technologies's State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) in Q2 2013, acquiring 31,700 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 Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) for 46 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was in Q2 2020, adding 482,100 shares worth $18.25 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 479,569 shares of State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE), valued at approximately $42.84 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) represents approximately 0.06% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 639,361 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2023.