Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VIAV Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 1.13 M shares of Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) worth $20.06 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 42 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in VIAV, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2016, adding 2.11 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2017, reducing 1.99 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Viavi Solutions (VIAV) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Viavi Solutions (VIAV) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +123,300 | Add 12.30% | 1.13 M | $17.82 |
| Q3 2025 | +542,600 | Add 118.04% | 1 M | $12.69 |
| Q2 2025 | +367,088 | Add 396.42% | 459,688 | $10.07 |
| Q1 2025 | -64,800 | Reduce 41.17% | 92,600 | $11.19 |
| Q4 2024 | +104,700 | Add 198.67% | 157,400 | $10.10 |
| Q3 2024 | +52,700 | New Buy | 52,700 | $9.02 |
| Q2 2024 | -393,388 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +393,388 | New Buy | 393,388 | $9.09 |
| Q4 2023 | -414,026 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | -61,662 | Reduce 12.96% | 414,026 | $9.14 |
| Q2 2023 | -253,900 | Reduce 34.80% | 475,688 | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | +162,188 | Add 28.58% | 729,588 | $0.01 |
| Q4 2022 | -70,600 | Reduce 11.07% | 567,400 | $0.01 |
| Q3 2022 | +11,000 | Add 1.75% | 638,000 | $13.05 |
| Q2 2022 | +279,900 | Add 80.64% | 627,000 | $13.23 |
| Q1 2022 | +145,000 | Add 71.75% | 347,100 | $16.08 |
| Q4 2021 | -1.48 M | Reduce 87.98% | 202,100 | $17.62 |
| Q3 2021 | -171,600 | Reduce 9.26% | 1.68 M | $15.74 |
| Q2 2021 | -856,600 | Reduce 31.62% | 1.85 M | $17.66 |
| Q1 2021 | +125,900 | Add 4.87% | 2.71 M | $15.70 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.06 M | Reduce 29.09% | 2.58 M | $14.98 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.14 M | Reduce 23.78% | 3.64 M | $11.73 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.54 M | Reduce 24.34% | 4.78 M | $12.74 |
| Q1 2020 | -894,700 | Reduce 12.41% | 6.32 M | $11.21 |
| Q4 2019 | +1.61 M | Add 28.85% | 7.21 M | $15.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.16 M | Add 26.01% | 5.6 M | $14.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.23 M | Add 38.30% | 4.44 M | $13.29 |
| Q1 2019 | +1.3 M | Add 67.93% | 3.21 M | $12.38 |
| Q4 2018 | -365,000 | Reduce 16.03% | 1.91 M | $10.05 |
| Q3 2018 | +1.61 M | Add 241.82% | 2.28 M | $11.34 |
| Q2 2018 | -802,137 | Reduce 54.62% | 666,346 | $10.24 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.8 M | Reduce 55.08% | 1.47 M | $9.72 |
| Q4 2017 | -1.99 M | Reduce 37.79% | 3.27 M | $8.74 |
| Q3 2017 | -1.37 M | Reduce 20.72% | 5.26 M | $9.46 |
| Q2 2017 | +1.76 M | Add 36.06% | 6.63 M | $10.53 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.19 M | Reduce 19.70% | 4.87 M | $10.72 |
| Q4 2016 | -341,100 | Reduce 5.32% | 6.07 M | $8.18 |
| Q3 2016 | +2.11 M | Add 48.97% | 6.41 M | $7.39 |
| Q2 2016 | +1.94 M | Add 82.28% | 4.3 M | $6.63 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.44 M | Add 156.63% | 2.36 M | $6.86 |
| Q4 2015 | +633,326 | Add 221.32% | 919,488 | $6.09 |
| Q3 2015 | +286,162 | New Buy | 286,162 | $5.37 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Viavi Solutions Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) in Q3 2015, acquiring 286,162 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 Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) for 42 quarters since Q3 2015.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) was in Q3 2016, adding 6,407,788 shares worth $47.35 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 1,125,588 shares of Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV), valued at approximately $20.06 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) represents approximately 0.03% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) was 7,211,888 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.