Renaissance Technologies's TSLA Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.36 M shares of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) worth $612.58 M, representing 0.95% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in TSLA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2019, adding 49.01 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 47.56 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Tesla (TSLA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Tesla (TSLA) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +937,632 | Add 220.88% | 1.36 M | $449.73 |
| Q3 2025 | +424,490 | New Buy | 424,490 | $444.72 |
| Q2 2025 | -6,634 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | -61,551 | Reduce 90.27% | 6,634 | $257.27 |
| Q4 2024 | -215,333 | Reduce 75.95% | 68,185 | $403.84 |
| Q3 2024 | -1.77 M | Reduce 86.18% | 283,518 | $261.63 |
| Q2 2024 | +255,100 | Add 14.20% | 2.05 M | $197.88 |
| Q1 2024 | -758,694 | Reduce 29.69% | 1.8 M | $175.79 |
| Q4 2023 | +1.84 M | Add 256.55% | 2.56 M | $248.48 |
| Q3 2023 | -1.38 M | Reduce 65.74% | 716,596 | $250.22 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.93 M | Reduce 48.03% | 2.09 M | $0.26 |
| Q1 2023 | +620,034 | Add 18.21% | 4.03 M | $0.21 |
| Q4 2022 | +3.4 M | Add 243115.50% | 3.41 M | $0.12 |
| Q3 2022 | -2.24 M | Reduce 99.94% | 1,400 | $265.00 |
| Q2 2022 | -2.42 M | Reduce 51.88% | 2.25 M | $224.47 |
| Q1 2022 | +2.44 M | Add 109.20% | 4.67 M | $359.20 |
| Q4 2021 | -211,500 | Reduce 8.66% | 2.23 M | $352.26 |
| Q3 2021 | +1.83 M | Add 299.64% | 2.44 M | $258.49 |
| Q2 2021 | -1.87 M | Reduce 75.38% | 611,025 | $226.57 |
| Q1 2021 | +1.7 M | Add 217.16% | 2.48 M | $222.64 |
| Q4 2020 | +668,700 | Add 586.97% | 782,625 | $235.22 |
| Q3 2020 | -16.49 M | Reduce 99.31% | 113,925 | $143.01 |
| Q2 2020 | +5.09 M | Add 44.22% | 16.6 M | $71.99 |
| Q1 2020 | -47.56 M | Reduce 80.51% | 11.51 M | $34.93 |
| Q4 2019 | +49.01 M | Add 486.91% | 59.07 M | $27.89 |
| Q3 2019 | +8.52 M | Add 553.52% | 10.07 M | $16.06 |
| Q2 2019 | -5.46 M | Reduce 78.01% | 1.54 M | $14.90 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.85 M | Add 68.50% | 7 M | $18.66 |
| Q4 2018 | +4.16 M | New Buy | 4.16 M | $22.19 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.1 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | -4.42 M | Reduce 80.07% | 1.1 M | $22.86 |
| Q1 2018 | +4.2 M | Add 317.51% | 5.52 M | $17.74 |
| Q4 2017 | -2.18 M | Reduce 62.21% | 1.32 M | $20.76 |
| Q3 2017 | +3.5 M | New Buy | 3.5 M | $22.74 |
| Q2 2017 | -10.17 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +5.5 M | Add 117.67% | 10.17 M | $18.55 |
| Q4 2016 | +4.67 M | New Buy | 4.67 M | $14.25 |
| Q4 2014 | -3.51 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +1.42 M | Add 68.13% | 3.51 M | $16.18 |
| Q2 2014 | -6.99 M | Reduce 77.02% | 2.08 M | $16.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +9.07 M | New Buy | 9.07 M | $13.90 |
| Q4 2013 | -4.7 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | +2.03 M | Add 76.04% | 4.7 M | $12.89 |
| Q2 2013 | +2.67 M | Add 0.00% | 2.67 M | $7.16 |
Renaissance Technologies's Tesla Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) in Q2 2013, acquiring 2,667,000 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 Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) for 44 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) was in Q4 2019, adding 59,072,130 shares worth $1.65 B.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,362,122 shares of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA), valued at approximately $612.58 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) represents approximately 0.95% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) was 59,072,130 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.