Renaissance Technologies's GOOG Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 102,081 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) worth $32.03 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 35 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in GOOG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 3.77 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2016, reducing 5.27 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Alphabet (GOOG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOG) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -1.62 M | Reduce 94.07% | 102,081 | $313.80 |
| Q3 2025 | +1.72 M | New Buy | 1.72 M | $243.55 |
| Q2 2025 | -1.32 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +1.32 M | New Buy | 1.32 M | $156.23 |
| Q4 2024 | -815,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +815,000 | New Buy | 815,000 | $167.19 |
| Q1 2024 | -1.44 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +1.44 M | New Buy | 1.44 M | $140.93 |
| Q3 2023 | -846,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +846,800 | New Buy | 846,800 | $0.12 |
| Q1 2023 | -588,098 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -1.14 M | Reduce 66.00% | 588,098 | $0.09 |
| Q3 2022 | +1.73 M | New Buy | 1.73 M | $96.15 |
| Q2 2022 | -2.7 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | -516,000 | Reduce 16.05% | 2.7 M | $139.65 |
| Q4 2021 | +746,000 | Add 30.21% | 3.22 M | $144.68 |
| Q3 2021 | +1.84 M | Add 289.73% | 2.47 M | $133.27 |
| Q2 2021 | -3.31 M | Reduce 83.92% | 633,700 | $125.32 |
| Q1 2021 | +866,000 | Add 28.16% | 3.94 M | $103.43 |
| Q4 2020 | +1.66 M | Add 117.53% | 3.08 M | $87.59 |
| Q3 2020 | +212,220 | Add 17.66% | 1.41 M | $73.48 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.89 M | Reduce 61.11% | 1.2 M | $70.68 |
| Q1 2020 | +1.08 M | Add 53.74% | 3.09 M | $58.14 |
| Q4 2019 | +2.01 M | New Buy | 2.01 M | $66.85 |
| Q1 2019 | -3.68 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +3.29 M | Add 852.99% | 3.68 M | $51.78 |
| Q3 2018 | +385,700 | New Buy | 385,700 | $59.67 |
| Q2 2018 | -617,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -3.16 M | Reduce 83.63% | 617,700 | $51.59 |
| Q4 2017 | +3.77 M | New Buy | 3.77 M | $52.32 |
| Q4 2016 | -5.27 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +3.38 M | Add 178.82% | 5.27 M | $38.86 |
| Q2 2016 | -1.4 M | Reduce 42.55% | 1.89 M | $34.60 |
| Q1 2016 | +2.77 M | Add 533.73% | 3.29 M | $37.25 |
| Q4 2015 | +519,140 | New Buy | 519,140 | $37.94 |
Renaissance Technologies's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) in Q4 2015, acquiring 519,140 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 Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) for 35 quarters since Q4 2015.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was in Q4 2017, adding 3,773,700 shares worth $197.44 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 102,081 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), valued at approximately $32.03 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) represents approximately 0.05% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was 5,269,700 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016.