Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s VRA Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 221,716 shares of Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) worth $700,623, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in VRA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2015, adding 790,700 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 329,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vera Bradley (VRA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vera Bradley (VRA) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +14,500 | Add 7.00% | 221,716 | $3.16 |
| Q4 2025 | +35,476 | Add 20.66% | 207,216 | $2.42 |
| Q3 2025 | -28,200 | Reduce 14.10% | 171,740 | $2.01 |
| Q2 2025 | -71,300 | Reduce 26.29% | 199,940 | $2.21 |
| Q1 2025 | -75,000 | Reduce 21.66% | 271,240 | $2.25 |
| Q4 2024 | -120,700 | Reduce 25.85% | 346,240 | $3.93 |
| Q3 2024 | +21,100 | Add 4.73% | 466,940 | $5.46 |
| Q2 2024 | +54,300 | Add 13.87% | 445,840 | $6.26 |
| Q1 2024 | -47,300 | Reduce 10.78% | 391,540 | $6.80 |
| Q4 2023 | +11,500 | Add 2.69% | 438,840 | $7.70 |
| Q3 2023 | -52,362 | Reduce 10.92% | 427,340 | $6.61 |
| Q2 2023 | +278,902 | Add 138.90% | 479,702 | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | +39,500 | Add 24.49% | 200,800 | $0.01 |
| Q4 2022 | -134,500 | Reduce 45.47% | 161,300 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | -101,600 | Reduce 25.57% | 295,800 | $3.01 |
| Q2 2022 | +241,300 | Add 154.58% | 397,400 | $4.34 |
| Q1 2022 | -26,800 | Reduce 14.65% | 156,100 | $7.67 |
| Q4 2021 | -78,800 | Reduce 30.11% | 182,900 | $8.51 |
| Q3 2021 | -79,300 | Reduce 23.26% | 261,700 | $9.41 |
| Q2 2021 | -197,927 | Reduce 36.73% | 341,000 | $12.39 |
| Q1 2021 | -94,373 | Reduce 14.90% | 538,927 | $10.10 |
| Q4 2020 | -248,900 | Reduce 28.21% | 633,300 | $7.96 |
| Q3 2020 | +121,500 | Add 15.97% | 882,200 | $6.11 |
| Q2 2020 | -262,859 | Reduce 25.68% | 760,700 | $4.44 |
| Q1 2020 | +176,559 | Add 20.85% | 1.02 M | $4.12 |
| Q4 2019 | -303,407 | Reduce 26.37% | 847,000 | $11.80 |
| Q3 2019 | +18,107 | Add 1.60% | 1.15 M | $10.10 |
| Q2 2019 | -167,700 | Reduce 12.90% | 1.13 M | $12.00 |
| Q1 2019 | -329,000 | Reduce 20.20% | 1.3 M | $13.25 |
| Q4 2018 | -158,120 | Reduce 8.85% | 1.63 M | $8.57 |
| Q3 2018 | -92,680 | Reduce 4.93% | 1.79 M | $15.26 |
| Q2 2018 | -30,405 | Reduce 1.59% | 1.88 M | $14.04 |
| Q1 2018 | +127,705 | Add 7.16% | 1.91 M | $10.61 |
| Q4 2017 | +29,000 | Add 1.65% | 1.78 M | $12.18 |
| Q3 2017 | -124,615 | Reduce 6.64% | 1.75 M | $8.81 |
| Q2 2017 | -13,685 | Reduce 0.72% | 1.88 M | $9.78 |
| Q1 2017 | +498,950 | Add 35.82% | 1.89 M | $9.31 |
| Q4 2016 | -27,550 | Reduce 1.94% | 1.39 M | $11.72 |
| Q3 2016 | -68,700 | Reduce 4.61% | 1.42 M | $15.15 |
| Q2 2016 | +355,800 | Add 31.40% | 1.49 M | $14.17 |
| Q1 2016 | +251,800 | Add 28.56% | 1.13 M | $20.34 |
| Q4 2015 | -73,800 | Reduce 7.73% | 881,500 | $15.76 |
| Q3 2015 | -250,200 | Reduce 20.75% | 955,300 | $12.61 |
| Q2 2015 | +790,700 | Add 190.62% | 1.21 M | $11.27 |
| Q1 2015 | +396,500 | Add 2166.67% | 414,800 | $16.23 |
| Q4 2014 | -27,700 | Reduce 60.22% | 18,300 | $20.38 |
| Q3 2014 | -206,100 | Reduce 81.75% | 46,000 | $20.67 |
| Q2 2014 | +252,100 | New Buy | 252,100 | $21.87 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Vera Bradley Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) in Q2 2014, acquiring 252,100 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 Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) for 48 quarters since Q2 2014.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) was in Q2 2015, adding 1,205,500 shares worth $13.59 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 221,716 shares of Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA), valued at approximately $700,623.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) 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 Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) was 1,910,205 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.