Renaissance Technologies's NRG Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 72,800 shares of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) worth $11.79 M, representing 0.02% 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 NRG, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2017, adding 3.66 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2019, reducing 2.37 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's NRG Energy (NRG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly NRG Energy (NRG) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +748,315 | New Buy | 748,315 | $27.33 |
| Q4 2013 | -479,599 | Reduce 64.09% | 268,716 | $28.72 |
| Q1 2014 | +896,600 | Add 333.66% | 1.17 M | $31.80 |
| Q2 2014 | -543,000 | Reduce 46.60% | 622,316 | $37.20 |
| Q3 2014 | -42,300 | Reduce 6.80% | 580,016 | $30.48 |
| Q4 2014 | -580,016 | Sold Out | 580,016 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +507,316 | New Buy | 507,316 | $11.77 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.96 M | Add 387.02% | 2.47 M | $13.01 |
| Q2 2016 | -2.47 M | Sold Out | 2.47 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +288,087 | New Buy | 288,087 | $12.26 |
| Q1 2017 | +977,229 | Add 339.21% | 1.27 M | $18.70 |
| Q2 2017 | -1.22 M | Reduce 96.11% | 49,200 | $17.22 |
| Q3 2017 | +3.66 M | Add 7431.33% | 3.71 M | $25.59 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.16 M | Add 31.38% | 4.87 M | $28.48 |
| Q1 2018 | +2.31 M | Add 47.49% | 7.18 M | $30.53 |
| Q2 2018 | -1.6 M | Reduce 22.34% | 5.58 M | $30.70 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.36 M | Reduce 24.38% | 4.22 M | $37.40 |
| Q4 2018 | +2.28 M | Add 53.98% | 6.49 M | $39.60 |
| Q1 2019 | -2 M | Reduce 30.84% | 4.49 M | $42.48 |
| Q2 2019 | -2.37 M | Reduce 52.74% | 2.12 M | $35.12 |
| Q3 2019 | -531,900 | Reduce 25.07% | 1.59 M | $39.60 |
| Q4 2019 | +3.17 M | Add 199.15% | 4.76 M | $39.75 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.3 M | Reduce 27.40% | 3.45 M | $27.26 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.83 M | Reduce 53.05% | 1.62 M | $32.56 |
| Q3 2020 | -524,000 | Reduce 32.33% | 1.1 M | $30.74 |
| Q4 2020 | +131,841 | Add 12.02% | 1.23 M | $37.55 |
| Q1 2021 | -1.23 M | Sold Out | 1.23 M | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +299,016 | New Buy | 299,016 | $40.83 |
| Q4 2021 | +326,807 | Add 109.29% | 625,823 | $43.08 |
| Q1 2022 | -487,707 | Reduce 77.93% | 138,116 | $38.36 |
| Q2 2022 | -138,116 | Sold Out | 138,116 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +137,316 | New Buy | 137,316 | $0.04 |
| Q3 2023 | +149,700 | Add 109.02% | 287,016 | $38.52 |
| Q4 2023 | +777,700 | Add 270.96% | 1.06 M | $51.70 |
| Q1 2024 | +121,600 | Add 11.42% | 1.19 M | $67.69 |
| Q2 2024 | -566,000 | Reduce 47.71% | 620,316 | $77.86 |
| Q3 2024 | -120,600 | Reduce 19.44% | 499,716 | $91.10 |
| Q4 2024 | -268,200 | Reduce 53.67% | 231,516 | $90.22 |
| Q1 2025 | -110,700 | Reduce 47.82% | 120,816 | $95.46 |
| Q2 2025 | +449,500 | Add 372.05% | 570,316 | $160.58 |
| Q3 2025 | -497,516 | Reduce 87.24% | 72,800 | $161.95 |
Renaissance Technologies's NRG Energy Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) in Q3 2013, acquiring 748,315 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 NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) 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 NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) was in Q3 2017, adding 3,705,416 shares worth $94.82 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 72,800 shares of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG), valued at approximately $11.79 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) represents approximately 0.02% 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 NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) was 7,179,616 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.