Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VCEL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 12,600 shares of Vericel Corporation (VCEL) worth $405,342, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 32 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in VCEL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2018, adding 535,692 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2018, reducing 564,190 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vericel Corporation (VCEL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vericel Corporation (VCEL) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +12,600 | New Buy | 12,600 | $32.17 |
| Q2 2025 | -47,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | -42,000 | Reduce 46.93% | 47,500 | $44.62 |
| Q4 2024 | +9,200 | Add 11.46% | 89,500 | $54.91 |
| Q3 2024 | -19,500 | Reduce 19.54% | 80,300 | $42.25 |
| Q2 2024 | -34,692 | Reduce 25.79% | 99,800 | $45.88 |
| Q1 2024 | +56,300 | Add 72.00% | 134,492 | $52.02 |
| Q4 2023 | +27,192 | Add 53.32% | 78,192 | $35.60 |
| Q3 2023 | +51,000 | New Buy | 51,000 | $33.53 |
| Q2 2021 | -9,092 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | -9,400 | Reduce 50.83% | 9,092 | $55.54 |
| Q4 2020 | +18,492 | New Buy | 18,492 | $30.88 |
| Q3 2020 | -52,392 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | -33,869 | Reduce 39.26% | 52,392 | $13.82 |
| Q1 2020 | +86,261 | New Buy | 86,261 | $9.17 |
| Q2 2019 | -361,092 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +63,100 | Add 21.18% | 361,092 | $17.51 |
| Q4 2018 | +231,200 | Add 346.15% | 297,992 | $17.40 |
| Q3 2018 | -564,190 | Reduce 89.41% | 66,792 | $14.15 |
| Q2 2018 | -50,110 | Reduce 7.36% | 630,982 | $9.70 |
| Q1 2018 | +535,692 | Add 368.43% | 681,092 | $9.95 |
| Q4 2017 | -104,792 | Reduce 41.88% | 145,400 | $5.45 |
| Q3 2017 | +250,192 | New Buy | 250,192 | $6.00 |
| Q2 2017 | -81,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | -355,300 | Reduce 81.32% | 81,600 | $2.79 |
| Q4 2016 | +2,200 | Add 0.51% | 436,900 | $3.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +43,500 | Add 11.12% | 434,700 | $2.80 |
| Q2 2016 | +152,954 | Add 64.20% | 391,200 | $2.25 |
| Q1 2016 | +156,089 | Add 189.99% | 238,246 | $5.86 |
| Q4 2015 | +48,557 | Add 144.51% | 82,157 | $2.58 |
| Q3 2015 | +17,900 | Add 114.01% | 33,600 | $2.71 |
| Q2 2015 | +15,700 | New Buy | 15,700 | $3.57 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vericel Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Vericel Corporation (VCEL) in Q2 2015, acquiring 15,700 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 Vericel Corporation (VCEL) for 32 quarters since Q2 2015.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Vericel Corporation (VCEL) was in Q1 2018, adding 681,092 shares worth $6.78 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 12,600 shares of Vericel Corporation (VCEL), valued at approximately $405,342.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Vericel Corporation (VCEL) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Vericel Corporation (VCEL) was 681,092 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.