Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s MERC Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 16,011 shares of Mercer International Inc. (MERC) worth $22,736, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in MERC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 580,800 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 560,400 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Mercer International (MERC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Mercer International (MERC) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -11,500 | Reduce 41.80% | 16,011 | $1.42 |
| Q4 2025 | -51,600 | Reduce 65.22% | 27,511 | $1.98 |
| Q3 2025 | -139,500 | Reduce 63.81% | 79,111 | $2.88 |
| Q2 2025 | -43,100 | Reduce 16.47% | 218,611 | $3.50 |
| Q1 2025 | +161,100 | Add 160.12% | 261,711 | $6.15 |
| Q4 2024 | -301,200 | Reduce 74.96% | 100,611 | $6.50 |
| Q3 2024 | +268,900 | Add 202.32% | 401,811 | $6.77 |
| Q2 2024 | +62,900 | Add 89.84% | 132,911 | $8.54 |
| Q1 2024 | -41,700 | Reduce 37.33% | 70,011 | $9.96 |
| Q4 2023 | -101,800 | Reduce 47.68% | 111,711 | $9.48 |
| Q3 2023 | -217,089 | Reduce 50.42% | 213,511 | $8.58 |
| Q2 2023 | -111,100 | Reduce 20.51% | 430,600 | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | -71,600 | Reduce 11.67% | 541,700 | $0.01 |
| Q4 2022 | +1,600 | Add 0.26% | 613,300 | $0.01 |
| Q3 2022 | -148,200 | Reduce 19.50% | 611,700 | $12.30 |
| Q2 2022 | +158,700 | Add 26.40% | 759,900 | $13.15 |
| Q1 2022 | +19,684 | Add 3.38% | 601,200 | $13.95 |
| Q4 2021 | -73,582 | Reduce 11.23% | 581,516 | $11.99 |
| Q3 2021 | -273,402 | Reduce 29.45% | 655,098 | $11.59 |
| Q2 2021 | +246,400 | Add 36.12% | 928,500 | $12.75 |
| Q1 2021 | -39,000 | Reduce 5.41% | 682,100 | $14.39 |
| Q4 2020 | -75,400 | Reduce 9.47% | 721,100 | $10.25 |
| Q3 2020 | -77,100 | Reduce 8.83% | 796,500 | $6.60 |
| Q2 2020 | -63,300 | Reduce 6.76% | 873,600 | $8.16 |
| Q1 2020 | -161,400 | Reduce 14.70% | 936,900 | $7.24 |
| Q4 2019 | -172,841 | Reduce 13.60% | 1.1 M | $12.30 |
| Q3 2019 | -442,900 | Reduce 25.84% | 1.27 M | $12.54 |
| Q2 2019 | -343,400 | Reduce 16.69% | 1.71 M | $15.47 |
| Q1 2019 | -560,400 | Reduce 21.41% | 2.06 M | $13.51 |
| Q4 2018 | -344,051 | Reduce 11.62% | 2.62 M | $10.44 |
| Q3 2018 | +329,292 | Add 12.51% | 2.96 M | $16.80 |
| Q2 2018 | +369,267 | Add 16.32% | 2.63 M | $17.50 |
| Q1 2018 | -141,267 | Reduce 5.87% | 2.26 M | $12.45 |
| Q4 2017 | +580,800 | Add 31.85% | 2.4 M | $14.30 |
| Q3 2017 | +250,600 | Add 15.93% | 1.82 M | $11.85 |
| Q2 2017 | +127,400 | Add 8.81% | 1.57 M | $11.50 |
| Q1 2017 | +121,100 | Add 9.14% | 1.45 M | $11.70 |
| Q4 2016 | +100,100 | Add 8.17% | 1.32 M | $10.65 |
| Q3 2016 | +124,200 | Add 11.29% | 1.22 M | $8.47 |
| Q2 2016 | +110,800 | Add 11.20% | 1.1 M | $7.98 |
| Q1 2016 | -300 | Reduce 0.03% | 989,600 | $9.45 |
| Q4 2015 | -64,800 | Reduce 6.14% | 989,900 | $9.05 |
| Q3 2015 | +157,600 | Add 17.57% | 1.05 M | $10.03 |
| Q2 2015 | +10,200 | Add 1.15% | 897,100 | $13.68 |
| Q1 2015 | +343,127 | Add 63.10% | 886,900 | $15.36 |
| Q4 2014 | +452,473 | Add 495.59% | 543,773 | $12.29 |
| Q3 2014 | +91,300 | New Buy | 91,300 | $9.75 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Mercer International Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Mercer International Inc. (MERC) in Q3 2014, acquiring 91,300 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 Mercer International Inc. (MERC) for 47 quarters since Q3 2014.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Mercer International Inc. (MERC) was in Q4 2017, adding 2,404,600 shares worth $34.39 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 16,011 shares of Mercer International Inc. (MERC), valued at approximately $22,736.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Mercer International Inc. (MERC) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Mercer International Inc. (MERC) was 2,961,892 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018.