Renaissance Technologies's TSLA Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 424.5K shares of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) worth $188.78 M, representing 0.25% 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 TSLA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2019, adding 49.0M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 47.6M 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +2.67 M | Add 0.00% | 2.67 M | $7.16 |
| Q3 2013 | +2.03 M | Add 76.04% | 4.7 M | $12.89 |
| Q4 2013 | -4.7 M | Sold Out | 4.7 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +9.07 M | New Buy | 9.07 M | $13.90 |
| Q2 2014 | -6.99 M | Reduce 77.02% | 2.08 M | $16.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +1.42 M | Add 68.13% | 3.51 M | $16.18 |
| Q4 2014 | -3.51 M | Sold Out | 3.51 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +4.67 M | New Buy | 4.67 M | $14.25 |
| Q1 2017 | +5.5 M | Add 117.67% | 10.17 M | $18.55 |
| Q2 2017 | -10.17 M | Sold Out | 10.17 M | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +3.5 M | New Buy | 3.5 M | $22.74 |
| Q4 2017 | -2.18 M | Reduce 62.21% | 1.32 M | $20.76 |
| Q1 2018 | +4.2 M | Add 317.51% | 5.52 M | $17.74 |
| Q2 2018 | -4.42 M | Reduce 80.07% | 1.1 M | $22.86 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.1 M | Sold Out | 1.1 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +4.16 M | New Buy | 4.16 M | $22.19 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.85 M | Add 68.50% | 7 M | $18.66 |
| Q2 2019 | -5.46 M | Reduce 78.01% | 1.54 M | $14.90 |
| Q3 2019 | +8.52 M | Add 553.52% | 10.07 M | $16.06 |
| Q4 2019 | +49.01 M | Add 486.91% | 59.07 M | $27.89 |
| Q1 2020 | -47.56 M | Reduce 80.51% | 11.51 M | $34.93 |
| Q2 2020 | +5.09 M | Add 44.22% | 16.6 M | $71.99 |
| Q3 2020 | -16.49 M | Reduce 99.31% | 113,925 | $143.01 |
| Q4 2020 | +668,700 | Add 586.97% | 782,625 | $235.22 |
| Q1 2021 | +1.7 M | Add 217.16% | 2.48 M | $222.64 |
| Q2 2021 | -1.87 M | Reduce 75.38% | 611,025 | $226.57 |
| Q3 2021 | +1.83 M | Add 299.64% | 2.44 M | $258.49 |
| Q4 2021 | -211,500 | Reduce 8.66% | 2.23 M | $352.26 |
| Q1 2022 | +2.44 M | Add 109.20% | 4.67 M | $359.20 |
| Q2 2022 | -2.42 M | Reduce 51.88% | 2.25 M | $224.47 |
| Q3 2022 | -2.24 M | Reduce 99.94% | 1,400 | $265.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +3.4 M | Add 243115.50% | 3.41 M | $0.12 |
| Q1 2023 | +620,034 | Add 18.21% | 4.03 M | $0.21 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.93 M | Reduce 48.03% | 2.09 M | $0.26 |
| Q3 2023 | -1.38 M | Reduce 65.74% | 716,596 | $250.22 |
| Q4 2023 | +1.84 M | Add 256.55% | 2.56 M | $248.48 |
| Q1 2024 | -758,694 | Reduce 29.69% | 1.8 M | $175.79 |
| Q2 2024 | +255,100 | Add 14.20% | 2.05 M | $197.88 |
| Q3 2024 | -1.77 M | Reduce 86.18% | 283,518 | $261.63 |
| Q4 2024 | -215,333 | Reduce 75.95% | 68,185 | $403.84 |
| Q1 2025 | -61,551 | Reduce 90.27% | 6,634 | $257.27 |
| Q2 2025 | -6,634 | Sold Out | 6,634 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +424,490 | New Buy | 424,490 | $444.72 |
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 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) was in Q4 2019, adding 59,072,130 shares worth $1.65 B. 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 424,490 shares of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA), valued at approximately $188.78 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) represents approximately 0.25% 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 Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) was 59,072,130 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.