Renaissance Technologies's VLO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 47,688 shares of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) worth $8.12 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in VLO, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2018, adding 1.75 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 1.82 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2013 | +1.91 M | New Buy | 1.91 M | $50.40 |
| Q1 2014 | -834,596 | Reduce 43.69% | 1.08 M | $53.10 |
| Q2 2014 | -1.08 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +117,188 | New Buy | 117,188 | $46.27 |
| Q4 2014 | -117,188 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +486,888 | New Buy | 486,888 | $63.62 |
| Q2 2015 | -486,888 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +697,414 | New Buy | 697,414 | $60.10 |
| Q4 2015 | +1.03 M | Add 148.07% | 1.73 M | $70.71 |
| Q1 2016 | -1.73 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +801,388 | New Buy | 801,388 | $68.32 |
| Q1 2017 | -801,388 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +763,788 | New Buy | 763,788 | $76.93 |
| Q4 2017 | -372,800 | Reduce 48.81% | 390,988 | $91.91 |
| Q1 2018 | -390,988 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +73,688 | New Buy | 73,688 | $113.75 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.75 M | Add 2371.76% | 1.82 M | $74.97 |
| Q1 2019 | -1.82 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +5,088 | New Buy | 5,088 | $85.30 |
| Q4 2019 | +1.11 M | Add 21719.73% | 1.11 M | $93.65 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.09 M | Reduce 98.28% | 19,088 | $45.37 |
| Q2 2020 | +76,600 | Add 401.30% | 95,688 | $58.82 |
| Q3 2020 | +422,100 | Add 441.12% | 517,788 | $43.32 |
| Q4 2020 | -54,000 | Reduce 10.43% | 463,788 | $56.57 |
| Q1 2021 | -164,100 | Reduce 35.38% | 299,688 | $71.60 |
| Q2 2021 | -299,688 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +373,588 | New Buy | 373,588 | $70.57 |
| Q4 2021 | +455,915 | Add 122.04% | 829,503 | $75.11 |
| Q1 2022 | +545,185 | Add 65.72% | 1.37 M | $101.54 |
| Q2 2022 | -440,100 | Reduce 32.01% | 934,588 | $106.28 |
| Q3 2022 | +231,800 | Add 24.80% | 1.17 M | $106.85 |
| Q4 2022 | -1.17 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +359,888 | New Buy | 359,888 | $0.14 |
| Q2 2023 | -14,600 | Reduce 4.06% | 345,288 | $0.12 |
| Q3 2023 | -345,288 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +330,088 | New Buy | 330,088 | $135.03 |
| Q4 2024 | -330,088 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +118,000 | New Buy | 118,000 | $132.07 |
| Q2 2025 | -104,900 | Reduce 88.90% | 13,100 | $134.42 |
| Q3 2025 | +34,588 | Add 264.03% | 47,688 | $170.26 |
Renaissance Technologies's Valero Energy Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) in Q4 2013, acquiring 1,910,088 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) for 40 quarters since Q4 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) was in Q4 2013, adding 1,910,088 shares worth $96.27 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 47,688 shares of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), valued at approximately $8.12 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) was 1,910,088 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2013.