Cliff Asness's AAPL Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 10.8M shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL) worth $2.76 B, representing 1.77% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in AAPL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2014, adding 4.9M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2019, reducing 4.9M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Apple (AAPL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Apple (AAPL) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +14.5 M | Add 0.00% | 14.5 M | $19.04 |
| Q2 2013 | +12.47 M | Add 0.00% | 12.47 M | $14.15 |
| Q3 2013 | -651,924 | Reduce 5.23% | 11.82 M | $17.03 |
| Q4 2013 | +117,600 | Add 1.00% | 11.94 M | $20.04 |
| Q1 2014 | +2.93 M | Add 24.54% | 14.86 M | $19.17 |
| Q2 2014 | +4.92 M | Add 33.10% | 19.78 M | $23.23 |
| Q3 2014 | +1.82 M | Add 9.18% | 21.6 M | $25.19 |
| Q4 2014 | +3.85 M | Add 17.84% | 25.45 M | $27.59 |
| Q1 2015 | +2.12 M | Add 8.32% | 27.57 M | $31.11 |
| Q2 2015 | +2.87 M | Add 10.42% | 30.45 M | $31.36 |
| Q3 2015 | -140,200 | Reduce 0.46% | 30.31 M | $27.58 |
| Q4 2015 | -592,512 | Reduce 1.96% | 29.71 M | $26.31 |
| Q1 2016 | -2.91 M | Reduce 9.79% | 26.8 M | $27.25 |
| Q2 2016 | -4.31 M | Reduce 16.07% | 22.5 M | $23.90 |
| Q3 2016 | +3.28 M | Add 14.57% | 25.77 M | $28.26 |
| Q4 2016 | +646,240 | Add 2.51% | 26.42 M | $28.96 |
| Q1 2017 | -81,896 | Reduce 0.31% | 26.34 M | $35.91 |
| Q2 2017 | +1.41 M | Add 5.37% | 27.75 M | $36.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +434,944 | Add 1.57% | 28.19 M | $38.53 |
| Q4 2017 | +2.37 M | Add 8.41% | 30.56 M | $42.31 |
| Q1 2018 | +428,264 | Add 1.40% | 30.99 M | $41.95 |
| Q2 2018 | +2.43 M | Add 7.84% | 33.42 M | $46.62 |
| Q3 2018 | +1.82 M | Add 5.44% | 35.24 M | $56.43 |
| Q4 2018 | -1.45 M | Reduce 4.11% | 33.79 M | $39.44 |
| Q1 2019 | -443,404 | Reduce 1.31% | 33.34 M | $47.19 |
| Q2 2019 | -4.88 M | Reduce 14.64% | 28.46 M | $49.33 |
| Q3 2019 | -3.66 M | Reduce 12.85% | 24.8 M | $55.99 |
| Q4 2019 | -1.18 M | Reduce 4.76% | 23.62 M | $73.04 |
| Q1 2020 | +616,980 | Add 2.61% | 24.24 M | $63.57 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.87 M | Reduce 7.73% | 22.37 M | $90.98 |
| Q3 2020 | -3.72 M | Reduce 16.64% | 18.65 M | $115.76 |
| Q4 2020 | -2.17 M | Reduce 11.63% | 16.48 M | $132.69 |
| Q1 2021 | -367,179 | Reduce 2.23% | 16.11 M | $122.15 |
| Q2 2021 | -1.55 M | Reduce 9.64% | 14.56 M | $136.19 |
| Q3 2021 | -1.16 M | Reduce 7.97% | 13.4 M | $141.50 |
| Q4 2021 | -2.38 M | Reduce 17.78% | 11.01 M | $177.57 |
| Q1 2022 | -506,234 | Reduce 4.60% | 10.51 M | $174.61 |
| Q2 2022 | -655,488 | Reduce 6.24% | 9.85 M | $134.96 |
| Q3 2022 | +111,248 | Add 1.13% | 9.96 M | $138.20 |
| Q4 2022 | -600,792 | Reduce 6.03% | 9.36 M | $127.89 |
| Q1 2023 | -419,592 | Reduce 4.48% | 8.94 M | $162.77 |
| Q2 2023 | -35,496 | Reduce 0.40% | 8.91 M | $192.47 |
| Q3 2023 | -446,514 | Reduce 5.01% | 8.46 M | $171.21 |
| Q4 2023 | -388,691 | Reduce 4.59% | 8.07 M | $192.53 |
| Q1 2024 | +336,669 | Add 4.17% | 8.41 M | $170.83 |
| Q2 2024 | -190,253 | Reduce 2.26% | 8.22 M | $210.62 |
| Q3 2024 | -102,651 | Reduce 1.25% | 8.12 M | $230.93 |
| Q4 2024 | +2.22 M | Add 27.33% | 10.34 M | $250.42 |
| Q1 2025 | -87,136 | Reduce 0.84% | 10.25 M | $217.11 |
| Q2 2025 | -48,623 | Reduce 0.47% | 10.2 M | $200.76 |
| Q3 2025 | +620,245 | Add 6.08% | 10.82 M | $254.63 |
Cliff Asness's Apple Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Apple Inc. (AAPL) in Q4 2012, acquiring 14,496,496 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 Apple Inc. (AAPL) for 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Apple Inc. (AAPL) was in Q4 2012, adding 14,496,496 shares worth $275.97 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 10,820,122 shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL), valued at approximately $2.76 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Apple Inc. (AAPL) represents approximately 1.77% of Cliff Asness'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.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Apple Inc. (AAPL) was 35,235,936 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.