Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s NNI Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 48,000 shares of Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) worth $6.19 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in NNI, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2022, adding 83,500 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2022, reducing 87,700 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Nelnet (NNI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Nelnet (NNI) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +17,800 | Add 58.94% | 48,000 | $128.96 |
| Q4 2025 | +17,300 | Add 134.11% | 30,200 | $132.96 |
| Q3 2025 | +2,100 | Add 19.44% | 12,900 | $125.38 |
| Q2 2025 | +6,100 | Add 129.79% | 10,800 | $121.12 |
| Q1 2025 | +400 | Add 9.30% | 4,700 | $110.93 |
| Q4 2024 | -8,600 | Reduce 66.67% | 4,300 | $106.81 |
| Q3 2024 | -33,300 | Reduce 72.08% | 12,900 | $113.28 |
| Q2 2024 | +46,200 | New Buy | 46,200 | $100.86 |
| Q1 2024 | -3,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | -2,400 | Reduce 38.10% | 3,900 | $88.21 |
| Q3 2023 | -25,910 | Reduce 80.44% | 6,300 | $89.37 |
| Q2 2023 | +12,610 | Add 64.34% | 32,210 | $0.10 |
| Q1 2023 | +19,600 | New Buy | 19,600 | $0.09 |
| Q3 2022 | -2,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | -87,700 | Reduce 97.01% | 2,700 | $85.19 |
| Q1 2022 | +83,500 | Add 1210.14% | 90,400 | $84.99 |
| Q4 2021 | -55,500 | Reduce 88.94% | 6,900 | $97.68 |
| Q3 2021 | -32,100 | Reduce 33.97% | 62,400 | $79.25 |
| Q2 2021 | +18,900 | Add 25.00% | 94,500 | $75.23 |
| Q1 2021 | +42,329 | Add 127.22% | 75,600 | $72.74 |
| Q4 2020 | +33,271 | New Buy | 33,271 | $71.23 |
| Q3 2020 | -50,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +50,300 | New Buy | 50,300 | $47.73 |
| Q1 2020 | -20,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -53,831 | Reduce 72.81% | 20,100 | $58.26 |
| Q3 2019 | -31,569 | Reduce 29.92% | 73,931 | $63.60 |
| Q2 2019 | +28,700 | Add 37.37% | 105,500 | $59.22 |
| Q1 2019 | -2,500 | Reduce 3.15% | 76,800 | $55.07 |
| Q4 2018 | -29,400 | Reduce 27.05% | 79,300 | $52.35 |
| Q3 2018 | -17,000 | Reduce 13.52% | 108,700 | $57.17 |
| Q2 2018 | -7,800 | Reduce 5.84% | 125,700 | $58.41 |
| Q1 2018 | -22,600 | Reduce 14.48% | 133,500 | $52.41 |
| Q4 2017 | -45,800 | Reduce 22.68% | 156,100 | $54.78 |
| Q3 2017 | -63,300 | Reduce 23.87% | 201,900 | $50.50 |
| Q2 2017 | -60,500 | Reduce 18.58% | 265,200 | $47.01 |
| Q1 2017 | -33,000 | Reduce 9.20% | 325,700 | $43.86 |
| Q4 2016 | +10,400 | Add 2.99% | 358,700 | $50.75 |
| Q3 2016 | +8,200 | Add 2.41% | 348,300 | $40.37 |
| Q2 2016 | +57,900 | Add 20.52% | 340,100 | $34.75 |
| Q1 2016 | +58,400 | Add 26.09% | 282,200 | $39.37 |
| Q4 2015 | -18,300 | Reduce 7.56% | 223,800 | $33.57 |
| Q3 2015 | +12,100 | Add 5.26% | 242,100 | $34.61 |
| Q2 2015 | +19,800 | Add 9.42% | 230,000 | $43.31 |
| Q1 2015 | +7,100 | Add 3.50% | 210,200 | $47.32 |
| Q4 2014 | -49,200 | Reduce 19.50% | 203,100 | $46.33 |
| Q3 2014 | -16,629 | Reduce 6.18% | 252,300 | $43.09 |
| Q2 2014 | -4,013 | Reduce 1.47% | 268,929 | $41.43 |
| Q1 2014 | -20,558 | Reduce 7.00% | 272,942 | $40.90 |
| Q4 2013 | +66,600 | Add 29.35% | 293,500 | $42.14 |
| Q3 2013 | +56,000 | Add 32.77% | 226,900 | $38.45 |
| Q2 2013 | +170,900 | Add 0.00% | 170,900 | $36.09 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Nelnet Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) in Q2 2013, acquiring 170,900 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 Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) was in Q2 2013, adding 170,900 shares worth $6.17 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 48,000 shares of Nelnet, Inc. (NNI), valued at approximately $6.19 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) was 358,700 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2016.