Renaissance Technologies's META Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 482.5K shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) worth $354.34 M, representing 0.47% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in META, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2018, adding 2.7M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2022, reducing 4.6M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Meta Platforms (META) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Meta Platforms (META) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +1.06 M | New Buy | 1.06 M | $50.23 |
| Q4 2013 | -241,300 | Reduce 22.79% | 817,300 | $54.65 |
| Q1 2014 | +5,384 | Add 0.66% | 822,684 | $60.24 |
| Q2 2014 | +738,816 | Add 89.81% | 1.56 M | $67.29 |
| Q3 2014 | +729,735 | Add 46.73% | 2.29 M | $79.04 |
| Q4 2014 | -2.29 M | Sold Out | 2.29 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +2.65 M | New Buy | 2.65 M | $82.21 |
| Q2 2015 | -2.65 M | Sold Out | 2.65 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +1.79 M | New Buy | 1.79 M | $104.66 |
| Q1 2016 | +661,600 | Add 36.92% | 2.45 M | $114.10 |
| Q2 2016 | -1.78 M | Reduce 72.50% | 674,800 | $114.28 |
| Q3 2016 | -508,800 | Reduce 75.40% | 166,000 | $128.27 |
| Q4 2016 | -106,000 | Reduce 63.86% | 60,000 | $115.05 |
| Q1 2017 | +2.14 M | Add 3569.67% | 2.2 M | $142.05 |
| Q2 2017 | -1.74 M | Reduce 78.81% | 466,500 | $150.98 |
| Q3 2017 | +4,000 | Add 0.86% | 470,500 | $170.87 |
| Q4 2017 | -80,800 | Reduce 17.17% | 389,700 | $176.46 |
| Q1 2018 | -389,700 | Sold Out | 389,700 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +2.47 M | New Buy | 2.47 M | $194.32 |
| Q3 2018 | +865,068 | Add 35.06% | 3.33 M | $164.46 |
| Q4 2018 | +2.68 M | Add 80.32% | 6.01 M | $131.09 |
| Q1 2019 | -2.15 M | Reduce 35.79% | 3.86 M | $166.69 |
| Q2 2019 | -434,835 | Reduce 11.27% | 3.42 M | $193.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.52 M | Add 44.29% | 4.94 M | $178.08 |
| Q4 2019 | -1.78 M | Reduce 36.04% | 3.16 M | $205.25 |
| Q1 2020 | -2.22 M | Reduce 70.28% | 939,246 | $166.80 |
| Q2 2020 | +246,354 | Add 26.23% | 1.19 M | $227.07 |
| Q3 2020 | -439,400 | Reduce 37.06% | 746,200 | $261.90 |
| Q4 2020 | +259,000 | Add 34.71% | 1.01 M | $273.16 |
| Q1 2021 | -112,200 | Reduce 11.16% | 893,000 | $294.53 |
| Q2 2021 | -893,000 | Sold Out | 893,000 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +266,300 | New Buy | 266,300 | $339.39 |
| Q4 2021 | +464,400 | Add 174.39% | 730,700 | $336.35 |
| Q1 2022 | +2.27 M | Add 310.70% | 3 M | $222.36 |
| Q2 2022 | +2.48 M | Add 82.78% | 5.49 M | $161.25 |
| Q3 2022 | -4.64 M | Reduce 84.59% | 845,000 | $135.68 |
| Q4 2022 | +1.14 M | Add 135.18% | 1.99 M | $0.12 |
| Q1 2023 | -78,697 | Reduce 3.96% | 1.91 M | $0.21 |
| Q2 2023 | +2.62 M | Add 137.46% | 4.53 M | $0.29 |
| Q3 2023 | -4.43 M | Reduce 97.85% | 97,533 | $300.22 |
| Q4 2023 | +2 M | Add 2055.15% | 2.1 M | $353.96 |
| Q1 2024 | -531,469 | Reduce 25.28% | 1.57 M | $485.58 |
| Q2 2024 | -524,384 | Reduce 33.39% | 1.05 M | $504.22 |
| Q3 2024 | -398,709 | Reduce 38.11% | 647,424 | $572.44 |
| Q4 2024 | -597,566 | Reduce 92.30% | 49,858 | $586.03 |
| Q1 2025 | +548,419 | Add 1099.96% | 598,277 | $576.36 |
| Q2 2025 | -585,842 | Reduce 97.92% | 12,435 | $738.31 |
| Q3 2025 | +470,064 | Add 3780.17% | 482,499 | $734.38 |
Renaissance Technologies's Meta Platforms Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) in Q3 2013, acquiring 1,058,600 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 Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) for 49 quarters since Q3 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) was in Q4 2018, adding 6,009,362 shares worth $787.77 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 482,499 shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), valued at approximately $354.34 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) represents approximately 0.47% 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 Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) was 6,009,362 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.