Cliff Asness's AES Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 1.6M shares of The AES Corporation (AES) worth $20.78 M, representing 0.01% 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 AES, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 6.3M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 4.1M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's The AES Corporation (AES) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The AES Corporation (AES) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +1.12 M | Add 0.00% | 1.12 M | $10.70 |
| Q2 2013 | +610,304 | Add 0.00% | 610,303 | $11.99 |
| Q3 2013 | -210,700 | Reduce 34.52% | 399,603 | $13.29 |
| Q4 2013 | +472,300 | Add 118.19% | 871,903 | $14.51 |
| Q1 2014 | +1.37 M | Add 157.12% | 2.24 M | $14.28 |
| Q2 2014 | -611,400 | Reduce 27.27% | 1.63 M | $15.55 |
| Q3 2014 | -755,015 | Reduce 46.31% | 875,388 | $14.18 |
| Q4 2014 | +145,222 | Add 16.59% | 1.02 M | $13.77 |
| Q1 2015 | -571,020 | Reduce 55.95% | 449,590 | $12.85 |
| Q2 2015 | -138,369 | Reduce 30.78% | 311,221 | $13.26 |
| Q3 2015 | -163,973 | Reduce 52.69% | 147,248 | $9.79 |
| Q4 2015 | -2,386 | Reduce 1.62% | 144,862 | $9.57 |
| Q1 2016 | -23,308 | Reduce 16.09% | 121,554 | $11.80 |
| Q2 2016 | +942,764 | Add 775.59% | 1.06 M | $12.48 |
| Q3 2016 | +25,594 | Add 2.40% | 1.09 M | $12.85 |
| Q4 2016 | +6.33 M | Add 580.56% | 7.42 M | $11.62 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.19 M | Add 16.09% | 8.61 M | $11.18 |
| Q2 2017 | -2,349 | Reduce 0.03% | 8.61 M | $11.11 |
| Q3 2017 | -3.66 M | Reduce 42.56% | 4.94 M | $11.02 |
| Q4 2017 | -2.47 M | Reduce 50.05% | 2.47 M | $10.83 |
| Q1 2018 | -2.45 M | Reduce 99.02% | 24,300 | $11.36 |
| Q2 2018 | +86,543 | Add 356.14% | 110,843 | $13.41 |
| Q3 2018 | -16,797 | Reduce 15.15% | 94,046 | $14.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +5.96 M | Add 6335.12% | 6.05 M | $14.46 |
| Q1 2019 | +4.52 M | Add 74.75% | 10.58 M | $18.08 |
| Q2 2019 | -2.52 M | Reduce 23.86% | 8.05 M | $16.64 |
| Q3 2019 | -3.59 M | Reduce 44.57% | 4.46 M | $16.34 |
| Q4 2019 | -4.11 M | Reduce 92.09% | 352,908 | $19.90 |
| Q1 2020 | -230,736 | Reduce 65.38% | 122,172 | $13.32 |
| Q2 2020 | +2,166 | Add 1.77% | 124,338 | $14.14 |
| Q3 2020 | -45,547 | Reduce 36.63% | 78,791 | $18.06 |
| Q4 2020 | +25,060 | Add 31.81% | 103,851 | $23.03 |
| Q1 2021 | -5,701 | Reduce 5.49% | 98,150 | $26.81 |
| Q2 2021 | +482,313 | Add 491.40% | 580,463 | $26.07 |
| Q3 2021 | +134,497 | Add 23.17% | 714,960 | $22.78 |
| Q4 2021 | -86,643 | Reduce 12.12% | 628,317 | $24.28 |
| Q1 2022 | +26,701 | Add 4.25% | 655,018 | $25.73 |
| Q2 2022 | -267,022 | Reduce 40.77% | 387,996 | $20.19 |
| Q3 2022 | -325,994 | Reduce 84.02% | 62,002 | $22.60 |
| Q4 2022 | -17,757 | Reduce 28.64% | 44,245 | $28.64 |
| Q1 2023 | -6,035 | Reduce 13.64% | 38,210 | $23.86 |
| Q2 2023 | -9,776 | Reduce 25.58% | 28,434 | $20.65 |
| Q3 2023 | +201,249 | Add 707.78% | 229,683 | $15.20 |
| Q4 2023 | -60,595 | Reduce 26.38% | 169,088 | $19.25 |
| Q1 2024 | +132,204 | Add 78.19% | 301,292 | $17.49 |
| Q2 2024 | +294,167 | Add 97.64% | 595,459 | $17.57 |
| Q3 2024 | -260,201 | Reduce 43.70% | 335,258 | $20.03 |
| Q4 2024 | -84,907 | Reduce 25.33% | 250,351 | $12.87 |
| Q1 2025 | +1.33 M | Add 531.69% | 1.58 M | $12.15 |
| Q2 2025 | -507,758 | Reduce 32.11% | 1.07 M | $10.08 |
| Q3 2025 | +505,462 | Add 47.08% | 1.58 M | $13.16 |
Cliff Asness's The AES Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased The AES Corporation (AES) in Q4 2012, acquiring 1,121,303 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 The AES Corporation (AES) 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 The AES Corporation (AES) was in Q4 2016, adding 7,417,467 shares worth $86.19 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 1,579,152 shares of The AES Corporation (AES), valued at approximately $20.78 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, The AES Corporation (AES) represents approximately 0.01% 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 The AES Corporation (AES) was 10,575,916 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.