Quantitative investing giant Renaissance Technologies significantly reduced its holdings in Visa (V) during the second quarter of 2026. According to regulatory filings, the firm sold approximately 553,500 shares, an 81.78% reduction in its position, leaving it with just over 123,000 shares.
This trade information was disclosed in a quarterly 13F filing on August 13, 2026, which details positions held as of June 30. The transactions occurred between April and June, a period where Visa reported strong earnings, beating analyst expectations. Following the sale, the reported value of Renaissance's stake in the payments company fell from over $204 million to approximately $42.3 million.