Renaissance Technologies LLC
Renaissance Technologies LLC is a world-renowned hedge fund and quantitative investment management firm headquartered in New York, NY. Founded in 1982 by mathematician James Simons, the firm is known for its exceptionally sophisticated mathematical modeling and computer-driven strategies. Employing around 300 professionals—including experts in mathematics, physics, statistics, and computer science—the company manages private funds for accredited and institutional investors. Renaissance serves high net worth individuals and institutional clients, and it is one of the largest and most successful hedge funds globally.
Investment Strategy
Renaissance Technologies employs quantitative and algorithmic trading strategies, relying on advanced statistical and mathematical modeling to identify patterns and opportunities in global markets. The firm is famed for its use of large-scale data analysis and proprietary computer-driven models. Its approach is highly secretive, with multiple funds—such as Medallion, Renaissance Institutional Equities Fund (RIEF), and others—engaging in systematic trading across equities, futures, and other asset classes. Renaissance emphasizes low-latency, high-frequency strategies, implements rigorous risk management, and seeks absolute returns with minimal correlation to traditional benchmarks.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (3,385)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P PLTR | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC | 2.45% | $1.84B | 13,502,046 | $13.65 | $136.32 | +$465.7M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 1.56% | $1.17B | 7,422,744 | $143.92 | $157.99 | +$1.06B |
H HOOD | ROBINHOOD MKTS INC | 1.43% | $1.08B | 11,515,634 | $26.47 | $93.63 | +$385.0M |
V VRSN | VERISIGN INC | 1.26% | $943.6M | 3,267,369 | $120.75 | $288.80 | +$178.5M |
N NFLX | NETFLIX INC | 0.96% | $721.2M | 538,528 | $1338.64 | $1339.13 | +$720.8M |