Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s SLM Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.2 M shares of SLM Corporation (SLM) worth $25.71 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in SLM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. 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 (RenTech)'s SLM Corporation (SLM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly SLM Corporation (SLM) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +794,200 | Add 195.28% | 1.2 M | $21.41 |
| Q4 2025 | -368,400 | Reduce 47.53% | 406,700 | $27.06 |
| Q3 2025 | +697,501 | Add 898.85% | 775,100 | $27.68 |
| Q2 2025 | -128,401 | Reduce 62.33% | 77,599 | $32.79 |
| Q1 2025 | -13,600 | Reduce 6.19% | 206,000 | $29.37 |
| Q4 2024 | +219,600 | New Buy | 219,600 | $27.58 |
| Q2 2024 | -195,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | -1,600 | Reduce 0.81% | 195,100 | $21.79 |
| Q4 2023 | -307,996 | Reduce 61.03% | 196,700 | $19.12 |
| Q3 2023 | +504,696 | New Buy | 504,696 | $13.62 |
| Q4 2022 | -143,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +143,600 | New Buy | 143,600 | $13.99 |
| Q4 2021 | -487,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | -361,400 | Reduce 42.57% | 487,500 | $17.60 |
| Q2 2021 | -65,500 | Reduce 7.16% | 848,900 | $20.94 |
| Q1 2021 | +715,000 | Add 358.58% | 914,400 | $17.97 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.43 M | Reduce 87.74% | 199,400 | $12.39 |
| Q3 2020 | -837,500 | Reduce 33.99% | 1.63 M | $8.09 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.02 M | Add 70.22% | 2.46 M | $7.03 |
| Q1 2020 | +83,000 | Add 6.08% | 1.45 M | $7.19 |
| Q4 2019 | -496,800 | Reduce 26.69% | 1.36 M | $8.91 |
| Q3 2019 | -1.41 M | Reduce 43.16% | 1.86 M | $8.82 |
| Q2 2019 | +340,500 | Add 11.60% | 3.27 M | $9.72 |
| Q1 2019 | +1.18 M | Add 67.03% | 2.93 M | $9.91 |
| Q4 2018 | +603,300 | Add 52.31% | 1.76 M | $8.31 |
| Q3 2018 | -198,900 | Reduce 14.71% | 1.15 M | $11.15 |
| Q2 2018 | -435,900 | Reduce 24.38% | 1.35 M | $11.45 |
| Q1 2018 | -19,756 | Reduce 1.09% | 1.79 M | $11.21 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.16 M | Add 178.02% | 1.81 M | $11.30 |
| Q3 2017 | -470,419 | Reduce 41.97% | 650,300 | $11.47 |
| Q2 2017 | +1.12 M | New Buy | 1.12 M | $11.50 |
| Q1 2017 | -283,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | -257,600 | Reduce 47.61% | 283,500 | $11.02 |
| Q3 2016 | -13,800 | Reduce 2.49% | 541,100 | $7.47 |
| Q2 2016 | -3.33 M | Reduce 85.71% | 554,900 | $6.18 |
| Q1 2016 | -2 M | Reduce 34.04% | 3.88 M | $6.36 |
| Q4 2015 | +3.78 M | Add 179.38% | 5.89 M | $6.52 |
| Q3 2015 | +1.35 M | Add 178.36% | 2.11 M | $7.40 |
| Q2 2015 | +757,000 | New Buy | 757,000 | $9.87 |
| Q1 2015 | -48,421 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +48,421 | New Buy | 48,421 | $10.18 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s SLM Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) 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 (RenTech) has held SLM Corporation (SLM) for 41 quarters since Q4 2014.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'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 Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,200,900 shares of SLM Corporation (SLM), valued at approximately $25.71 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, SLM Corporation (SLM) 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 SLM Corporation (SLM) was 5,887,100 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015.