Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s FSLR Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 101,500 shares of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) worth $20.02 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 31 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in FSLR, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2022, adding 1.39 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2023, reducing 1.27 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s First Solar (FSLR) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly First Solar (FSLR) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +101,500 | New Buy | 101,500 | $197.26 |
| Q3 2024 | -120,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +120,100 | New Buy | 120,100 | $225.46 |
| Q3 2023 | -164,754 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.27 M | Reduce 88.53% | 164,754 | $0.19 |
| Q1 2023 | -82,351 | Reduce 5.42% | 1.44 M | $0.22 |
| Q4 2022 | +1.39 M | Add 1046.06% | 1.52 M | $0.15 |
| Q3 2022 | +132,489 | New Buy | 132,489 | $132.27 |
| Q2 2022 | -931,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +397,100 | Add 74.38% | 931,000 | $83.74 |
| Q4 2021 | +533,900 | New Buy | 533,900 | $87.16 |
| Q1 2021 | -313,717 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +252,296 | Add 410.77% | 313,717 | $98.92 |
| Q3 2020 | +61,421 | New Buy | 61,421 | $66.20 |
| Q2 2018 | -104,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -552,100 | Reduce 84.07% | 104,600 | $70.98 |
| Q4 2017 | +541,100 | Add 468.08% | 656,700 | $67.52 |
| Q3 2017 | -23,700 | Reduce 17.01% | 115,600 | $45.88 |
| Q2 2017 | +139,300 | New Buy | 139,300 | $39.88 |
| Q2 2016 | -472,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +472,400 | New Buy | 472,400 | $68.47 |
| Q3 2015 | -260,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +260,100 | New Buy | 260,100 | $46.98 |
| Q1 2015 | -71,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +3,000 | Add 4.35% | 71,900 | $44.59 |
| Q3 2014 | -616,200 | Reduce 89.94% | 68,900 | $65.81 |
| Q2 2014 | +39,087 | Add 6.05% | 685,100 | $71.06 |
| Q1 2014 | +475,513 | Add 278.89% | 646,013 | $69.79 |
| Q4 2013 | +170,500 | New Buy | 170,500 | $54.64 |
| Q3 2013 | -212,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2013 | +212,800 | Add 0.00% | 212,800 | $44.81 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s First Solar Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) in Q2 2013, acquiring 212,800 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 First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) for 31 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) was in Q4 2022, adding 1,518,401 shares worth $227,441.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 101,500 shares of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), valued at approximately $20.02 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) represents approximately 0.03% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) was 1,518,401 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2022.