Renaissance Technologies's NDAQ Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 778,300 shares of Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) worth $68.84 M, representing 0.09% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in NDAQ, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2022, adding 1.56 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2018, reducing 1.73 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Nasdaq (NDAQ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Nasdaq (NDAQ) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +1.51 M | Add 0.00% | 1.5 M | $10.93 |
| Q3 2013 | -331,998 | Reduce 22.06% | 1.17 M | $10.70 |
| Q4 2013 | -1.17 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +415,209 | New Buy | 415,209 | $12.31 |
| Q2 2014 | -2,709 | Reduce 0.65% | 412,500 | $12.87 |
| Q3 2014 | +462,900 | Add 112.22% | 875,400 | $14.14 |
| Q4 2014 | -749,700 | Reduce 85.64% | 125,700 | $15.99 |
| Q1 2015 | -125,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +110,400 | New Buy | 110,400 | $19.39 |
| Q1 2016 | -110,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +558,300 | New Buy | 558,300 | $21.56 |
| Q3 2016 | +1.01 M | Add 181.57% | 1.57 M | $22.51 |
| Q4 2016 | +310,500 | Add 19.75% | 1.88 M | $22.37 |
| Q1 2017 | -118,800 | Reduce 6.31% | 1.76 M | $23.15 |
| Q2 2017 | +149,724 | Add 8.49% | 1.91 M | $23.83 |
| Q3 2017 | -106,524 | Reduce 5.57% | 1.81 M | $25.86 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.34 M | Add 73.93% | 3.14 M | $25.61 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.17 M | Reduce 37.19% | 1.97 M | $28.74 |
| Q2 2018 | -1.73 M | Reduce 87.55% | 245,700 | $30.42 |
| Q3 2018 | -245,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +365,100 | New Buy | 365,100 | $27.19 |
| Q1 2019 | -365,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +43,500 | New Buy | 43,500 | $32.05 |
| Q3 2019 | +99,900 | Add 229.66% | 143,400 | $33.12 |
| Q4 2019 | +385,500 | Add 268.83% | 528,900 | $35.70 |
| Q1 2020 | -243,252 | Reduce 45.99% | 285,648 | $31.65 |
| Q2 2020 | -119,148 | Reduce 41.71% | 166,500 | $39.83 |
| Q3 2020 | +319,800 | Add 192.07% | 486,300 | $40.90 |
| Q4 2020 | +335,700 | Add 69.03% | 822,000 | $44.25 |
| Q1 2021 | -411,600 | Reduce 50.07% | 410,400 | $49.15 |
| Q2 2021 | -410,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +3,600 | New Buy | 3,600 | $70.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.56 M | Add 43200.00% | 1.56 M | $59.40 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.4 M | Reduce 89.74% | 159,900 | $50.84 |
| Q3 2022 | -159,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +1.26 M | New Buy | 1.26 M | $0.05 |
| Q2 2023 | -323,900 | Reduce 25.68% | 937,500 | $0.05 |
| Q3 2023 | -344,600 | Reduce 36.76% | 592,900 | $48.59 |
| Q4 2023 | -592,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +603,800 | New Buy | 603,800 | $73.01 |
| Q4 2024 | +76,200 | Add 12.62% | 680,000 | $77.31 |
| Q1 2025 | +537,400 | Add 79.03% | 1.22 M | $75.86 |
| Q2 2025 | -80,720 | Reduce 6.63% | 1.14 M | $89.42 |
| Q3 2025 | -358,380 | Reduce 31.53% | 778,300 | $88.45 |
Renaissance Technologies's Nasdaq Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,504,998 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 Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) for 44 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) was in Q1 2022, adding 1,558,800 shares worth $92.59 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 778,300 shares of Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ), valued at approximately $68.84 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) represents approximately 0.09% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) was 3,142,800 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2017.