Renaissance Technologies's SLM Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 775,100 shares of SLM Corporation (SLM) worth $21.45 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 39 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in SLM, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2015, adding 3.78 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2016, reducing 3.33 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's SLM Corporation (SLM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly SLM Corporation (SLM) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2014 | +48,421 | New Buy | 48,421 | $10.18 |
| Q1 2015 | -48,421 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +757,000 | New Buy | 757,000 | $9.87 |
| Q3 2015 | +1.35 M | Add 178.36% | 2.11 M | $7.40 |
| Q4 2015 | +3.78 M | Add 179.38% | 5.89 M | $6.52 |
| Q1 2016 | -2 M | Reduce 34.04% | 3.88 M | $6.36 |
| Q2 2016 | -3.33 M | Reduce 85.71% | 554,900 | $6.18 |
| Q3 2016 | -13,800 | Reduce 2.49% | 541,100 | $7.47 |
| Q4 2016 | -257,600 | Reduce 47.61% | 283,500 | $11.02 |
| Q1 2017 | -283,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +1.12 M | New Buy | 1.12 M | $11.50 |
| Q3 2017 | -470,419 | Reduce 41.97% | 650,300 | $11.47 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.16 M | Add 178.02% | 1.81 M | $11.30 |
| Q1 2018 | -19,756 | Reduce 1.09% | 1.79 M | $11.21 |
| Q2 2018 | -435,900 | Reduce 24.38% | 1.35 M | $11.45 |
| Q3 2018 | -198,900 | Reduce 14.71% | 1.15 M | $11.15 |
| Q4 2018 | +603,300 | Add 52.31% | 1.76 M | $8.31 |
| Q1 2019 | +1.18 M | Add 67.03% | 2.93 M | $9.91 |
| Q2 2019 | +340,500 | Add 11.60% | 3.27 M | $9.72 |
| Q3 2019 | -1.41 M | Reduce 43.16% | 1.86 M | $8.82 |
| Q4 2019 | -496,800 | Reduce 26.69% | 1.36 M | $8.91 |
| Q1 2020 | +83,000 | Add 6.08% | 1.45 M | $7.19 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.02 M | Add 70.22% | 2.46 M | $7.03 |
| Q3 2020 | -837,500 | Reduce 33.99% | 1.63 M | $8.09 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.43 M | Reduce 87.74% | 199,400 | $12.39 |
| Q1 2021 | +715,000 | Add 358.58% | 914,400 | $17.97 |
| Q2 2021 | -65,500 | Reduce 7.16% | 848,900 | $20.94 |
| Q3 2021 | -361,400 | Reduce 42.57% | 487,500 | $17.60 |
| Q4 2021 | -487,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +143,600 | New Buy | 143,600 | $13.99 |
| Q4 2022 | -143,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +504,696 | New Buy | 504,696 | $13.62 |
| Q4 2023 | -307,996 | Reduce 61.03% | 196,700 | $19.12 |
| Q1 2024 | -1,600 | Reduce 0.81% | 195,100 | $21.79 |
| Q2 2024 | -195,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +219,600 | New Buy | 219,600 | $27.58 |
| Q1 2025 | -13,600 | Reduce 6.19% | 206,000 | $29.37 |
| Q2 2025 | -128,401 | Reduce 62.33% | 77,599 | $32.79 |
| Q3 2025 | +697,501 | Add 898.85% | 775,100 | $27.68 |
Renaissance Technologies's SLM Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased SLM Corporation (SLM) in Q4 2014, acquiring 48,421 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 SLM Corporation (SLM) for 39 quarters since Q4 2014.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to SLM Corporation (SLM) was in Q4 2015, adding 5,887,100 shares worth $38.38 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 775,100 shares of SLM Corporation (SLM), valued at approximately $21.45 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, SLM Corporation (SLM) represents approximately 0.03% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in SLM Corporation (SLM) was 5,887,100 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015.