📊 Renaissance Technologies Performance

📌 Disclaimer

The information provided in this newsletter is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments.

Performance data referenced for Renaissance Technologies, including the Renaissance Institutional Equities Fund (RIEF), the Renaissance Institutional Diversified Alpha Fund (RIDA), and the Medallion Fund, is based on publicly available reports from reputable financial media sources such as Financial Times, Business Insider, Institutional Investor, and Hedgeweek. Actual returns may vary, and precise performance figures—especially for the Medallion Fund—are not publicly disclosed and remain largely estimated or anecdotal.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the data presented, I cannot guarantee the completeness or timeliness of third-party reporting. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

The Fintech Trades Index (FTI) is a proprietary model-based equity selection index and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Renaissance Technologies or any other investment firm mentioned.

📊 Renaissance Technologies: 2025 Performance Snapshot

While Renaissance Technologies is best known for its ultra-secretive Medallion Fund, its publicly available funds have posted mixed results in 2025 — especially in comparison to FTI and broader market indices.

🔍 External Fund Performance (YTD through July 2025)

Both funds delivered moderate returns but underperformed the Fintech Trades Index (FTI), which gained +52% since April 17, 2025.

FTI equity index performance

🧠 Medallion Fund: A Historical Powerhouse

Medallion Historical Performance

The Medallion Fund’s success is often attributed to short-term, high-frequency strategies fueled by proprietary mathematical models and massive datasets.

🧩 Key Insight

While Renaissance’s public funds have underwhelmed in 2025 relative to benchmarks, the firm’s long-term legacy as a quantitative leader remains intact — particularly through Medallion’s unparalleled consistency.

In this context, the Fintech Trades Index’s +52% return since April 17 is a standout — exceeding both Renaissance’s external fund performance and average hedge fund benchmarks in 2025.

FTI and Hedge Fund Performance

🧾 Conclusion

This edition highlights the competitive strength of the Fintech Trades Index (FTI), which has delivered a +52% return since April 17, 2025 — outperforming not only the top 7 hedge funds but also all three major U.S. market indices.

By relying on advanced computational models and AI-driven equity selection, FTI continues to demonstrate how quantitative strategies can rival—and in some cases exceed—the performance of well-established institutional funds. As markets evolve, the FTI serves as a benchmark for transparency, agility, and data-driven investing.

I’ll continue tracking and comparing performance in future editions. Stay informed—and stay ahead.

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