Renaissance Technologies's VST Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 581,242 shares of Vistra Corp. (VST) worth $113.88 M, representing 0.15% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 32 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2017 | +1.54 M | New Buy | 1.54 M | $18.32 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.89 M | Add 122.05% | 3.43 M | $20.83 |
| Q2 2018 | -1.4 M | Reduce 40.93% | 2.03 M | $23.66 |
| Q3 2018 | -781,100 | Reduce 38.55% | 1.24 M | $24.88 |
| Q4 2018 | +594,200 | Add 47.73% | 1.84 M | $22.89 |
| Q1 2019 | +250,100 | Add 13.60% | 2.09 M | $26.03 |
| Q2 2019 | -451,640 | Reduce 21.62% | 1.64 M | $22.64 |
| Q3 2019 | +638,640 | Add 39.00% | 2.28 M | $26.73 |
| Q4 2019 | +3.84 M | Add 168.72% | 6.12 M | $22.99 |
| Q1 2020 | -3.11 M | Reduce 50.84% | 3.01 M | $15.96 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.37 M | Add 45.40% | 4.37 M | $18.62 |
| Q3 2020 | +2.43 M | Add 55.51% | 6.8 M | $18.86 |
| Q4 2020 | +467,800 | Add 6.88% | 7.27 M | $19.66 |
| Q1 2021 | -2.65 M | Reduce 36.51% | 4.61 M | $17.68 |
| Q2 2021 | -2.77 M | Reduce 59.98% | 1.85 M | $18.55 |
| Q3 2021 | -1.13 M | Reduce 61.14% | 717,533 | $17.10 |
| Q4 2021 | -647,500 | Reduce 90.24% | 70,033 | $22.77 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.71 M | Add 2443.72% | 1.78 M | $23.25 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.78 M | Sold Out | 1.78 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +1.7 M | New Buy | 1.7 M | $0.02 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.29 M | Reduce 75.91% | 408,925 | $0.03 |
| Q3 2023 | +846,415 | Add 206.99% | 1.26 M | $33.18 |
| Q4 2023 | -1.18 M | Reduce 94.02% | 75,040 | $38.53 |
| Q1 2024 | +12,760 | Add 17.00% | 87,800 | $69.65 |
| Q2 2024 | +463,300 | Add 527.68% | 551,100 | $85.98 |
| Q3 2024 | +396,451 | Add 71.94% | 947,551 | $118.54 |
| Q4 2024 | -42,500 | Reduce 4.49% | 905,051 | $137.87 |
| Q1 2025 | -6,100 | Reduce 0.67% | 898,951 | $117.44 |
| Q2 2025 | -294,540 | Reduce 32.76% | 604,411 | $193.81 |
| Q3 2025 | -23,169 | Reduce 3.83% | 581,242 | $195.92 |
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 32 quarters since Q4 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Vistra Corp. (VST) was in Q4 2019, adding 6,116,699 shares worth $140.62 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 581,242 shares of Vistra Corp. (VST), valued at approximately $113.88 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Vistra Corp. (VST) represents approximately 0.15% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Vistra Corp. (VST) was 7,266,791 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.