Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s GLPG Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 315,400 shares of Galapagos NV (GLPG) worth $9.46 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 42 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in GLPG, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2020, adding 233,792 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 198,800 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Galapagos NV (GLPG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Galapagos NV (GLPG) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +4,800 | Add 1.55% | 315,400 | $30.00 |
| Q4 2025 | -45,600 | Reduce 12.80% | 310,600 | $32.70 |
| Q3 2025 | -108,500 | Reduce 23.35% | 356,200 | $34.64 |
| Q2 2025 | +133,900 | Add 40.48% | 464,700 | $27.99 |
| Q1 2025 | +34,700 | Add 11.72% | 330,800 | $25.12 |
| Q4 2024 | +4,421 | Add 1.52% | 296,100 | $27.50 |
| Q3 2024 | +20,879 | Add 7.71% | 291,679 | $28.79 |
| Q2 2024 | +4,300 | Add 1.61% | 270,800 | $24.78 |
| Q1 2024 | +3,300 | Add 1.25% | 266,500 | $32.20 |
| Q4 2023 | -18,600 | Reduce 6.60% | 263,200 | $40.65 |
| Q3 2023 | -26,100 | Reduce 8.48% | 281,800 | $34.55 |
| Q2 2023 | -50,500 | Reduce 14.09% | 307,900 | $0.04 |
| Q1 2023 | +22,020 | Add 6.55% | 358,400 | $0.04 |
| Q4 2022 | +37,780 | Add 12.65% | 336,380 | $0.04 |
| Q3 2022 | +50,300 | Add 20.26% | 298,600 | $42.64 |
| Q2 2022 | +163,800 | Add 193.85% | 248,300 | $55.80 |
| Q1 2022 | +27,900 | Add 49.29% | 84,500 | $62.02 |
| Q4 2021 | +5,700 | Add 11.20% | 56,600 | $55.12 |
| Q3 2021 | +40,700 | Add 399.02% | 50,900 | $52.61 |
| Q2 2021 | -500 | Reduce 4.67% | 10,200 | $68.92 |
| Q1 2021 | -64,210 | Reduce 85.72% | 10,700 | $77.10 |
| Q4 2020 | -105,090 | Reduce 58.38% | 74,910 | $98.99 |
| Q3 2020 | -81,200 | Reduce 31.09% | 180,000 | $141.91 |
| Q2 2020 | +26,008 | Add 11.06% | 261,200 | $197.29 |
| Q1 2020 | +233,792 | Add 16699.43% | 235,192 | $195.92 |
| Q4 2019 | +1,400 | New Buy | 1,400 | $207.14 |
| Q3 2019 | -30,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -22,600 | Reduce 42.56% | 30,500 | $128.92 |
| Q1 2019 | -8,600 | Reduce 13.94% | 53,100 | $117.78 |
| Q4 2018 | -60,600 | Reduce 49.55% | 61,700 | $91.73 |
| Q3 2018 | -52,730 | Reduce 30.13% | 122,300 | $112.43 |
| Q2 2018 | -52,070 | Reduce 22.93% | 175,030 | $92.18 |
| Q1 2018 | -8,100 | Reduce 3.44% | 227,100 | $99.76 |
| Q4 2017 | -31,300 | Reduce 11.74% | 235,200 | $93.76 |
| Q3 2017 | -198,800 | Reduce 42.73% | 266,500 | $101.75 |
| Q2 2017 | +154,100 | Add 49.52% | 465,300 | $76.52 |
| Q1 2017 | +105,700 | Add 51.44% | 311,200 | $86.19 |
| Q4 2016 | +65,300 | Add 46.58% | 205,500 | $64.19 |
| Q3 2016 | +132,100 | Add 1630.86% | 140,200 | $64.66 |
| Q2 2016 | +8,100 | New Buy | 8,100 | $55.43 |
| Q1 2016 | -37,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +37,900 | New Buy | 37,900 | $62.88 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Galapagos NV Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Galapagos NV (GLPG) in Q4 2015, acquiring 37,900 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 (RenTech) has held Galapagos NV (GLPG) for 42 quarters since Q4 2015.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Galapagos NV (GLPG) was in Q1 2020, adding 235,192 shares worth $46.08 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 315,400 shares of Galapagos NV (GLPG), valued at approximately $9.46 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Galapagos NV (GLPG) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Galapagos NV (GLPG) was 465,300 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017.