Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VGZ Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 855,505 shares of Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) worth $1.68 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 34 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in VGZ, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2026, adding 855,505 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2021, reducing 533,400 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vista Gold (VGZ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vista Gold (VGZ) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +855,505 | New Buy | 855,505 | $1.96 |
| Q4 2023 | -112,863 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | -320,737 | Reduce 73.97% | 112,863 | $0.43 |
| Q2 2023 | +32,332 | Add 8.06% | 433,600 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +128,853 | Add 47.30% | 401,268 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +106,874 | Add 64.56% | 272,415 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | -71,538 | Reduce 30.17% | 165,541 | $0.53 |
| Q2 2022 | -260,107 | Reduce 52.32% | 237,079 | $0.68 |
| Q1 2022 | +150,869 | Add 43.56% | 497,186 | $1.05 |
| Q4 2021 | +346,317 | New Buy | 346,317 | $0.71 |
| Q3 2021 | -533,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +4,121 | Add 0.78% | 533,400 | $1.23 |
| Q1 2021 | -6,921 | Reduce 1.29% | 529,279 | $1.06 |
| Q4 2020 | +58,600 | Add 12.27% | 536,200 | $1.08 |
| Q3 2020 | +243,800 | Add 104.28% | 477,600 | $1.09 |
| Q2 2020 | +143,874 | Add 159.99% | 233,800 | $0.84 |
| Q1 2020 | -100,374 | Reduce 52.75% | 89,926 | $0.47 |
| Q4 2019 | +82,499 | Add 76.53% | 190,300 | $0.73 |
| Q3 2019 | +107,801 | New Buy | 107,801 | $0.76 |
| Q2 2019 | -12,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +12,200 | New Buy | 12,200 | $0.66 |
| Q2 2017 | -10,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +10,300 | New Buy | 10,300 | $0.97 |
| Q2 2016 | -116,285 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +116,285 | New Buy | 116,285 | $0.48 |
| Q2 2015 | -52,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | -63,939 | Reduce 54.72% | 52,900 | $0.30 |
| Q4 2014 | -47,232 | Reduce 28.79% | 116,839 | $0.28 |
| Q3 2014 | -328,529 | Reduce 66.69% | 164,071 | $0.41 |
| Q2 2014 | -104,500 | Reduce 17.50% | 492,600 | $0.50 |
| Q1 2014 | +106,600 | Add 21.73% | 597,100 | $0.52 |
| Q4 2013 | +27,000 | Add 5.83% | 490,500 | $0.38 |
| Q3 2013 | +36,900 | Add 8.65% | 463,500 | $0.46 |
| Q2 2013 | +426,600 | Add 0.00% | 426,600 | $0.97 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vista Gold Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) in Q2 2013, acquiring 426,600 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 Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) for 34 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) was in Q1 2026, adding 855,505 shares worth $1.68 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 855,505 shares of Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ), valued at approximately $1.68 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) 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 Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) was 855,505 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2026.