Renaissance Technologies's FCX Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.26 M shares of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) worth $64.14 M, representing 0.10% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 31 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in FCX, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2018, adding 4.44 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2018, reducing 5.14 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2014 | +1.22 M | New Buy | 1.22 M | $32.65 |
| Q4 2014 | -1.22 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +3.35 M | New Buy | 3.35 M | $11.14 |
| Q3 2016 | +553,600 | Add 16.54% | 3.9 M | $10.86 |
| Q4 2016 | +72,800 | Add 1.87% | 3.97 M | $13.19 |
| Q1 2017 | -3.97 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.1 M | New Buy | 1.1 M | $18.96 |
| Q1 2018 | +4.44 M | Add 403.81% | 5.54 M | $17.57 |
| Q2 2018 | -5.14 M | Reduce 92.69% | 405,400 | $17.26 |
| Q3 2018 | +1.73 M | Add 426.19% | 2.13 M | $13.92 |
| Q4 2018 | +2.17 M | Add 101.88% | 4.31 M | $10.31 |
| Q1 2019 | -4.17 M | Reduce 96.74% | 140,600 | $12.89 |
| Q2 2019 | -140,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +2.68 M | New Buy | 2.68 M | $9.57 |
| Q4 2019 | -2.68 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +119,071 | New Buy | 119,071 | $11.57 |
| Q3 2020 | -119,071 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +982,671 | New Buy | 982,671 | $26.02 |
| Q1 2021 | -799,200 | Reduce 81.33% | 183,471 | $32.93 |
| Q2 2021 | -183,471 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +32,300 | New Buy | 32,300 | $49.75 |
| Q2 2022 | +1.25 M | Add 3864.93% | 1.28 M | $29.26 |
| Q3 2022 | -1.03 M | Reduce 80.57% | 248,800 | $27.33 |
| Q4 2022 | -248,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +581,671 | New Buy | 581,671 | $37.29 |
| Q4 2023 | -581,671 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +826,291 | New Buy | 826,291 | $48.60 |
| Q3 2024 | +817,858 | Add 98.98% | 1.64 M | $49.92 |
| Q4 2024 | +109,422 | Add 6.66% | 1.75 M | $38.08 |
| Q1 2025 | -1.75 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +1.26 M | New Buy | 1.26 M | $50.79 |
Renaissance Technologies's Freeport-McMoRan Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) in Q3 2014, acquiring 1,223,071 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 Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) for 31 quarters since Q3 2014.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) was in Q1 2018, adding 5,544,771 shares worth $97.42 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,262,871 shares of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), valued at approximately $64.14 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) represents approximately 0.10% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) was 5,544,771 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.