Renaissance Technologies's VST Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.04 M shares of Vistra Corp. (VST) worth $168.11 M, representing 0.26% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 31 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in VST, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2019, adding 3.84 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 3.11 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Vistra (VST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vistra (VST) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +460,773 | Add 79.27% | 1.04 M | $161.33 |
| Q3 2025 | -23,169 | Reduce 3.83% | 581,242 | $195.92 |
| Q2 2025 | -294,540 | Reduce 32.76% | 604,411 | $193.81 |
| Q1 2025 | -6,100 | Reduce 0.67% | 898,951 | $117.44 |
| Q4 2024 | -42,500 | Reduce 4.49% | 905,051 | $137.87 |
| Q3 2024 | +396,451 | Add 71.94% | 947,551 | $118.54 |
| Q2 2024 | +463,300 | Add 527.68% | 551,100 | $85.98 |
| Q1 2024 | +12,760 | Add 17.00% | 87,800 | $69.65 |
| Q4 2023 | -1.18 M | Reduce 94.02% | 75,040 | $38.53 |
| Q3 2023 | +846,415 | Add 206.99% | 1.26 M | $33.18 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.29 M | Reduce 75.91% | 408,925 | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | +1.7 M | New Buy | 1.7 M | $0.02 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.78 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.71 M | Add 2443.72% | 1.78 M | $23.25 |
| Q4 2021 | -647,500 | Reduce 90.24% | 70,033 | $22.77 |
| Q3 2021 | -1.13 M | Reduce 61.14% | 717,533 | $17.10 |
| Q2 2021 | -2.77 M | Reduce 59.98% | 1.85 M | $18.55 |
| Q1 2021 | -2.65 M | Reduce 36.51% | 4.61 M | $17.68 |
| Q4 2020 | +467,800 | Add 6.88% | 7.27 M | $19.66 |
| Q3 2020 | +2.43 M | Add 55.51% | 6.8 M | $18.86 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.37 M | Add 45.40% | 4.37 M | $18.62 |
| Q1 2020 | -3.11 M | Reduce 50.84% | 3.01 M | $15.96 |
| Q4 2019 | +3.84 M | Add 168.72% | 6.12 M | $22.99 |
| Q3 2019 | +638,640 | Add 39.00% | 2.28 M | $26.73 |
| Q2 2019 | -451,640 | Reduce 21.62% | 1.64 M | $22.64 |
| Q1 2019 | +250,100 | Add 13.60% | 2.09 M | $26.03 |
| Q4 2018 | +594,200 | Add 47.73% | 1.84 M | $22.89 |
| Q3 2018 | -781,100 | Reduce 38.55% | 1.24 M | $24.88 |
| Q2 2018 | -1.4 M | Reduce 40.93% | 2.03 M | $23.66 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.89 M | Add 122.05% | 3.43 M | $20.83 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.54 M | New Buy | 1.54 M | $18.32 |
Renaissance Technologies's Vistra Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Vistra Corp. (VST) in Q4 2017, acquiring 1,544,700 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 has held Vistra Corp. (VST) for 31 quarters since Q4 2017.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Vistra Corp. (VST) was in Q4 2019, adding 6,116,699 shares worth $140.62 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,042,015 shares of Vistra Corp. (VST), valued at approximately $168.11 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Vistra Corp. (VST) represents approximately 0.26% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Vistra Corp. (VST) was 7,266,791 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2020.