Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s RY Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 163,394 shares of Royal Bank of Canada (RY) worth $27.86 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in RY, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2018, adding 960,500 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 1.35 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -324,200 | Reduce 66.49% | 163,394 | $170.49 |
| Q3 2025 | -70,500 | Reduce 12.63% | 487,594 | $147.32 |
| Q2 2025 | +162,200 | Add 40.97% | 558,094 | $131.55 |
| Q1 2025 | +122,200 | Add 44.65% | 395,894 | $112.72 |
| Q4 2024 | +273,694 | New Buy | 273,694 | $120.51 |
| Q2 2024 | -162,394 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +22,994 | Add 16.49% | 162,394 | $100.90 |
| Q4 2023 | +104,300 | Add 297.15% | 139,400 | $101.46 |
| Q3 2023 | -28,900 | Reduce 45.16% | 35,100 | $87.55 |
| Q2 2023 | -357,694 | Reduce 84.82% | 64,000 | $0.10 |
| Q1 2023 | -285,200 | Reduce 40.35% | 421,694 | $0.10 |
| Q4 2022 | +691,584 | Add 4517.20% | 706,894 | $0.09 |
| Q3 2022 | -101,318 | Reduce 86.87% | 15,310 | $90.07 |
| Q2 2022 | -403,665 | Reduce 77.58% | 116,628 | $96.82 |
| Q1 2022 | -119,201 | Reduce 18.64% | 520,293 | $110.27 |
| Q4 2021 | +639,494 | New Buy | 639,494 | $106.14 |
| Q3 2021 | -6,694 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | -223,300 | Reduce 97.09% | 6,694 | $101.28 |
| Q1 2021 | -443,400 | Reduce 65.85% | 229,994 | $92.20 |
| Q4 2020 | +525,100 | Add 354.09% | 673,394 | $81.95 |
| Q3 2020 | -202,306 | Reduce 57.70% | 148,294 | $70.14 |
| Q2 2020 | +222,813 | Add 174.36% | 350,600 | $67.80 |
| Q1 2020 | -828,507 | Reduce 86.64% | 127,787 | $61.55 |
| Q4 2019 | -1.35 M | Reduce 58.57% | 956,294 | $79.19 |
| Q3 2019 | -7,806 | Reduce 0.34% | 2.31 M | $81.17 |
| Q2 2019 | -656,496 | Reduce 22.09% | 2.32 M | $79.41 |
| Q1 2019 | +512,600 | Add 20.84% | 2.97 M | $75.54 |
| Q4 2018 | +553,100 | Add 29.01% | 2.46 M | $68.53 |
| Q3 2018 | +304,202 | Add 18.98% | 1.91 M | $80.19 |
| Q2 2018 | -87,200 | Reduce 5.16% | 1.6 M | $75.30 |
| Q1 2018 | +960,500 | Add 131.74% | 1.69 M | $77.28 |
| Q4 2017 | -236,500 | Reduce 24.49% | 729,077 | $81.65 |
| Q3 2017 | -58,200 | Reduce 5.68% | 965,577 | $77.35 |
| Q2 2017 | -45,200 | Reduce 4.23% | 1.02 M | $72.53 |
| Q1 2017 | -346,606 | Reduce 24.49% | 1.07 M | $72.91 |
| Q4 2016 | -13,900 | Reduce 0.97% | 1.42 M | $67.71 |
| Q3 2016 | +206,600 | Add 16.89% | 1.43 M | $61.96 |
| Q2 2016 | -36,100 | Reduce 2.87% | 1.22 M | $59.09 |
| Q1 2016 | -31,094 | Reduce 2.41% | 1.26 M | $57.56 |
| Q4 2015 | +278,858 | Add 27.58% | 1.29 M | $53.58 |
| Q3 2015 | +439,500 | Add 76.87% | 1.01 M | $55.25 |
| Q2 2015 | -384,600 | Reduce 40.22% | 571,719 | $61.15 |
| Q1 2015 | +220,500 | Add 29.97% | 956,319 | $60.35 |
| Q4 2014 | +220,200 | Add 42.71% | 735,819 | $69.07 |
| Q3 2014 | +192,700 | Add 59.67% | 515,619 | $71.45 |
| Q2 2014 | -185,385 | Reduce 36.47% | 322,919 | $71.43 |
| Q1 2014 | -23,515 | Reduce 4.42% | 508,304 | $65.99 |
| Q4 2013 | +4,000 | Add 0.76% | 531,819 | $67.23 |
| Q3 2013 | +323,700 | Add 158.58% | 527,819 | $64.21 |
| Q2 2013 | +204,119 | Add 0.00% | 204,119 | $58.31 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Royal Bank of Canada Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Royal Bank of Canada (RY) in Q2 2013, acquiring 204,119 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 Royal Bank of Canada (RY) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Royal Bank of Canada (RY) was in Q1 2018, adding 1,689,577 shares worth $130.56 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 163,394 shares of Royal Bank of Canada (RY), valued at approximately $27.86 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Royal Bank of Canada (RY) represents approximately 0.04% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Royal Bank of Canada (RY) was 2,972,279 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2019.