Renaissance Technologies's VALE Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 7.36 M shares of Vale S.A. (VALE) worth $79.9 M, representing 0.11% 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 VALE, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2019, adding 25.65 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 17.01 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Vale (VALE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vale (VALE) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +3.87 M | Add 0.00% | 3.87 M | $13.15 |
| Q3 2013 | -1.17 M | Reduce 30.19% | 2.7 M | $15.61 |
| Q4 2013 | +2.13 M | Add 78.72% | 4.83 M | $15.25 |
| Q1 2014 | -4.83 M | Sold Out | 4.83 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +65,800 | New Buy | 65,800 | $5.65 |
| Q2 2015 | -65,800 | Sold Out | 65,800 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.68 M | New Buy | 1.68 M | $4.21 |
| Q2 2016 | +13.22 M | Add 786.66% | 14.9 M | $5.06 |
| Q3 2016 | -7.07 M | Reduce 47.45% | 7.83 M | $5.50 |
| Q4 2016 | +744,800 | Add 9.51% | 8.57 M | $7.62 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.87 M | Reduce 21.84% | 6.7 M | $9.50 |
| Q2 2017 | +6.51 M | Add 97.19% | 13.22 M | $8.75 |
| Q3 2017 | +2.49 M | Add 18.84% | 15.71 M | $10.07 |
| Q4 2017 | -5.95 M | Reduce 37.87% | 9.76 M | $12.23 |
| Q1 2018 | -7.16 M | Reduce 73.36% | 2.6 M | $12.72 |
| Q2 2018 | -2.54 M | Reduce 97.88% | 55,000 | $12.82 |
| Q3 2018 | +285,100 | Add 518.36% | 340,100 | $14.84 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.34 M | Add 395.18% | 1.68 M | $13.19 |
| Q1 2019 | +25.65 M | Add 1522.98% | 27.33 M | $13.06 |
| Q2 2019 | +12.55 M | Add 45.91% | 39.88 M | $13.44 |
| Q3 2019 | -8.2 M | Reduce 20.56% | 31.68 M | $11.50 |
| Q4 2019 | -7.17 M | Reduce 22.63% | 24.51 M | $13.20 |
| Q1 2020 | -2.89 M | Reduce 11.78% | 21.62 M | $8.29 |
| Q2 2020 | -17.01 M | Reduce 78.64% | 4.62 M | $10.31 |
| Q3 2020 | -4.62 M | Sold Out | 4.62 M | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +4.39 M | New Buy | 4.39 M | $13.95 |
| Q4 2021 | +4.61 M | Add 105.24% | 9 M | $14.02 |
| Q1 2022 | -7.79 M | Reduce 86.56% | 1.21 M | $19.99 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.21 M | Sold Out | 1.21 M | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +3.28 M | New Buy | 3.28 M | $0.01 |
| Q3 2023 | -3.09 M | Reduce 94.47% | 180,959 | $13.40 |
| Q4 2023 | -49,300 | Reduce 27.24% | 131,659 | $15.86 |
| Q1 2024 | +6.85 M | Add 5203.31% | 6.98 M | $12.19 |
| Q2 2024 | -2.56 M | Reduce 36.66% | 4.42 M | $11.17 |
| Q3 2024 | +2.58 M | Add 58.31% | 7 M | $11.68 |
| Q4 2024 | -2.7 M | Reduce 38.61% | 4.3 M | $8.87 |
| Q1 2025 | +2.89 M | Add 67.13% | 7.18 M | $9.98 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.46 M | Add 48.16% | 10.64 M | $9.71 |
| Q3 2025 | -3.29 M | Reduce 30.88% | 7.36 M | $10.86 |
Renaissance Technologies's Vale Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Vale S.A. (VALE) in Q2 2013, acquiring 3,873,300 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 Vale S.A. (VALE) 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 Vale S.A. (VALE) was in Q1 2019, adding 27,332,549 shares worth $356.96 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 7,357,533 shares of Vale S.A. (VALE), valued at approximately $79.9 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Vale S.A. (VALE) represents approximately 0.11% 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 Vale S.A. (VALE) was 39,881,949 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.