Renaissance Technologies's MELI Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 60.3K shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) worth $141.04 M, representing 0.19% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in MELI, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2015, adding 324.7K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2015, reducing 367.8K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's MercadoLibre (MELI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly MercadoLibre (MELI) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +145,401 | Add 0.00% | 145,400 | $107.76 |
| Q3 2013 | -145,400 | Sold Out | 145,400 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2013 | +122,800 | New Buy | 122,800 | $107.79 |
| Q1 2014 | +63,700 | Add 51.87% | 186,500 | $95.11 |
| Q2 2014 | -186,500 | Sold Out | 186,500 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +165,500 | New Buy | 165,500 | $127.67 |
| Q1 2015 | +51,500 | Add 31.12% | 217,000 | $122.52 |
| Q2 2015 | -161,900 | Reduce 74.61% | 55,100 | $141.71 |
| Q3 2015 | +324,700 | Add 589.29% | 379,800 | $91.06 |
| Q4 2015 | -367,800 | Reduce 96.84% | 12,000 | $114.33 |
| Q1 2016 | +51,200 | Add 426.67% | 63,200 | $117.85 |
| Q2 2016 | -63,200 | Sold Out | 63,200 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +37,000 | New Buy | 37,000 | $184.97 |
| Q4 2016 | -37,000 | Sold Out | 37,000 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +90,000 | New Buy | 90,000 | $211.47 |
| Q2 2017 | +221,800 | Add 246.44% | 311,800 | $250.88 |
| Q3 2017 | -311,800 | Sold Out | 311,800 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +234,300 | New Buy | 234,300 | $507.73 |
| Q2 2019 | -125,200 | Reduce 53.44% | 109,100 | $611.77 |
| Q3 2019 | -25,100 | Reduce 23.01% | 84,000 | $551.23 |
| Q4 2019 | -49,400 | Reduce 58.81% | 34,600 | $571.94 |
| Q1 2020 | +35,500 | Add 102.60% | 70,100 | $488.57 |
| Q2 2020 | +13,000 | Add 18.54% | 83,100 | $985.76 |
| Q3 2020 | +17,500 | Add 21.06% | 100,600 | $1082.48 |
| Q4 2020 | -75,700 | Reduce 75.25% | 24,900 | $1675.22 |
| Q1 2021 | +58,835 | Add 236.29% | 83,735 | $1472.14 |
| Q2 2021 | -33,172 | Reduce 39.62% | 50,563 | $1557.80 |
| Q3 2021 | -20,263 | Reduce 40.07% | 30,300 | $1679.41 |
| Q4 2021 | -30,300 | Sold Out | 30,300 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +141,266 | New Buy | 141,266 | $636.87 |
| Q3 2022 | +101,234 | Add 71.66% | 242,500 | $827.78 |
| Q4 2022 | -151,300 | Reduce 62.39% | 91,200 | $0.85 |
| Q1 2023 | -52,055 | Reduce 57.08% | 39,145 | $1.32 |
| Q2 2023 | +40,746 | Add 104.09% | 79,891 | $1.18 |
| Q3 2023 | -77,865 | Reduce 97.46% | 2,026 | $1272.46 |
| Q4 2023 | +91,836 | Add 4532.87% | 93,862 | $1571.85 |
| Q1 2024 | -23,961 | Reduce 25.53% | 69,901 | $1512.10 |
| Q2 2024 | -56,744 | Reduce 81.18% | 13,157 | $1643.51 |
| Q3 2024 | +16,549 | Add 125.78% | 29,706 | $2052.02 |
| Q4 2024 | -29,706 | Sold Out | 29,706 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +255 | New Buy | 255 | $1967.89 |
| Q2 2025 | +47,456 | Add 18610.20% | 47,711 | $2613.71 |
| Q3 2025 | +12,637 | Add 26.49% | 60,348 | $2337.08 |
Renaissance Technologies's MercadoLibre Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) in Q2 2013, acquiring 145,400 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 MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) was in Q3 2015, adding 379,800 shares worth $34.58 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 60,348 shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI), valued at approximately $141.04 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) represents approximately 0.19% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) was 379,800 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.