Renaissance Technologies's TSEM Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 303,049 shares of Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) worth $21.91 M, representing 0.03% 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 has maintained a long-term strategic position in TSEM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2019, adding 888,186 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 668,665 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +225,754 | Add 0.00% | 225,753 | $4.78 |
| Q3 2013 | +9,198 | Add 4.07% | 234,951 | $4.87 |
| Q4 2013 | +40,900 | Add 17.41% | 275,851 | $5.84 |
| Q1 2014 | +193,160 | Add 70.02% | 469,011 | $9.14 |
| Q2 2014 | +286,140 | Add 61.01% | 755,151 | $9.08 |
| Q3 2014 | +106,100 | Add 14.05% | 861,251 | $10.17 |
| Q4 2014 | -49,600 | Reduce 5.76% | 811,651 | $13.33 |
| Q1 2015 | -668,665 | Reduce 82.38% | 142,986 | $16.98 |
| Q2 2015 | -121,479 | Reduce 84.96% | 21,507 | $15.44 |
| Q3 2015 | -21,507 | Sold Out | 21,507 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +129,686 | New Buy | 129,686 | $12.12 |
| Q2 2016 | -27,100 | Reduce 20.90% | 102,586 | $12.42 |
| Q3 2016 | +130,714 | Add 127.42% | 233,300 | $15.18 |
| Q4 2016 | +664,386 | Add 284.78% | 897,686 | $19.03 |
| Q1 2017 | +247,500 | Add 27.57% | 1.15 M | $23.05 |
| Q2 2017 | +93,200 | Add 8.14% | 1.24 M | $23.85 |
| Q3 2017 | -636,286 | Reduce 51.38% | 602,100 | $30.75 |
| Q4 2017 | -132,800 | Reduce 22.06% | 469,300 | $34.08 |
| Q1 2018 | -59,700 | Reduce 12.72% | 409,600 | $26.91 |
| Q2 2018 | -100,700 | Reduce 24.58% | 308,900 | $22.01 |
| Q3 2018 | +180,000 | Add 58.27% | 488,900 | $21.76 |
| Q4 2018 | -20,800 | Reduce 4.25% | 468,100 | $14.74 |
| Q1 2019 | +888,186 | Add 189.74% | 1.36 M | $16.56 |
| Q2 2019 | +197,500 | Add 14.56% | 1.55 M | $15.77 |
| Q3 2019 | +271,200 | Add 17.45% | 1.82 M | $19.24 |
| Q4 2019 | +97,300 | Add 5.33% | 1.92 M | $24.06 |
| Q1 2020 | +62,600 | Add 3.26% | 1.98 M | $15.92 |
| Q2 2020 | -111,500 | Reduce 5.62% | 1.87 M | $19.09 |
| Q3 2020 | -348,200 | Reduce 18.59% | 1.53 M | $18.22 |
| Q4 2020 | -382,726 | Reduce 25.09% | 1.14 M | $25.82 |
| Q1 2021 | -397,214 | Reduce 34.77% | 745,246 | $28.04 |
| Q2 2021 | -282,100 | Reduce 37.85% | 463,146 | $29.43 |
| Q3 2021 | -265,200 | Reduce 57.26% | 197,946 | $29.90 |
| Q4 2021 | -148,586 | Reduce 75.06% | 49,360 | $39.69 |
| Q1 2022 | +160,486 | Add 325.13% | 209,846 | $48.40 |
| Q2 2022 | -34,186 | Reduce 16.29% | 175,660 | $46.18 |
| Q3 2022 | +4,300 | Add 2.45% | 179,960 | $43.94 |
| Q4 2022 | +479,686 | Add 266.55% | 659,646 | $0.04 |
| Q1 2023 | +694,500 | Add 105.28% | 1.35 M | $0.04 |
| Q2 2023 | +30,300 | Add 2.24% | 1.38 M | $0.04 |
| Q3 2023 | -413,200 | Reduce 29.85% | 971,246 | $24.56 |
| Q4 2023 | -398,300 | Reduce 41.01% | 572,946 | $30.52 |
| Q1 2024 | +10,900 | Add 1.90% | 583,846 | $33.45 |
| Q2 2024 | -125,800 | Reduce 21.55% | 458,046 | $39.31 |
| Q3 2024 | -58,797 | Reduce 12.84% | 399,249 | $44.26 |
| Q4 2024 | +52,086 | Add 13.05% | 451,335 | $51.51 |
| Q1 2025 | -20,600 | Reduce 4.56% | 430,735 | $35.66 |
| Q2 2025 | -107,086 | Reduce 24.86% | 323,649 | $43.35 |
| Q3 2025 | -20,600 | Reduce 6.36% | 303,049 | $72.30 |
Renaissance Technologies's Tower Semiconductor Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) in Q2 2013, acquiring 225,753 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 Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) was in Q1 2019, adding 1,356,286 shares worth $22.46 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 303,049 shares of Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM), valued at approximately $21.91 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) represents approximately 0.03% 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 Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) was 1,984,886 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.