Cliff Asness's AAOI Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 26,494 shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) worth $923,581, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 21 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained a strategic position in AAOI, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 122,209 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2018, reducing 99,911 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +4,583 | Add 20.92% | 26,494 | $34.86 |
| Q3 2025 | +3,142 | Add 16.74% | 21,911 | $25.93 |
| Q2 2025 | +4,077 | Add 27.75% | 18,769 | $25.69 |
| Q1 2025 | -2,965 | Reduce 16.79% | 14,692 | $15.35 |
| Q4 2024 | -3,150 | Reduce 15.14% | 17,657 | $36.86 |
| Q3 2024 | -55,174 | Reduce 72.62% | 20,807 | $14.31 |
| Q2 2024 | +36,138 | Add 90.70% | 75,981 | $8.29 |
| Q1 2024 | +39,843 | New Buy | 39,843 | $13.86 |
| Q1 2019 | -34,514 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +34,514 | New Buy | 34,514 | $15.44 |
| Q3 2018 | -55,763 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | -51,398 | Reduce 47.96% | 55,763 | $44.90 |
| Q1 2018 | -99,911 | Reduce 48.25% | 107,161 | $25.06 |
| Q4 2017 | +122,209 | Add 144.01% | 207,072 | $37.82 |
| Q3 2017 | -830 | Reduce 0.97% | 84,863 | $64.67 |
| Q2 2017 | +12,632 | Add 17.29% | 85,693 | $61.79 |
| Q1 2017 | +40,058 | Add 121.38% | 73,061 | $56.16 |
| Q4 2016 | +23,756 | Add 256.90% | 33,003 | $23.45 |
| Q3 2016 | -32,282 | Reduce 77.73% | 9,247 | $22.17 |
| Q2 2016 | +7,832 | Add 23.24% | 41,529 | $11.15 |
| Q1 2016 | +33,697 | New Buy | 33,697 | $14.90 |
Cliff Asness's Applied Optoelectronics Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) in Q1 2016, acquiring 33,697 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) for 21 quarters since Q1 2016.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) was in Q4 2017, adding 207,072 shares worth $7.83 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 26,494 shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI), valued at approximately $923,581.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) represents approximately 0.00% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) was 207,072 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2017.