Cliff Asness's AGO Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 540.8K shares of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) worth $45.78 M, representing 0.03% 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 AGO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2017, adding 1.2M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 2.3M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Assured Guaranty (AGO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Assured Guaranty (AGO) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +290,947 | Add 0.00% | 290,946 | $14.23 |
| Q2 2013 | +393,196 | Add 0.00% | 393,195 | $22.06 |
| Q3 2013 | -135,545 | Reduce 34.47% | 257,650 | $18.75 |
| Q4 2013 | -127,482 | Reduce 49.48% | 130,168 | $23.59 |
| Q1 2014 | -130,168 | Sold Out | 130,168 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +311,320 | New Buy | 311,320 | $25.99 |
| Q1 2015 | +12,392 | Add 3.98% | 323,712 | $26.39 |
| Q2 2015 | +228,571 | Add 70.61% | 552,283 | $23.99 |
| Q3 2015 | +351,206 | Add 63.59% | 903,489 | $25.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +983,916 | Add 108.90% | 1.89 M | $26.43 |
| Q1 2016 | +37,118 | Add 1.97% | 1.92 M | $25.30 |
| Q2 2016 | +80,044 | Add 4.16% | 2 M | $25.37 |
| Q3 2016 | +262,392 | Add 13.09% | 2.27 M | $27.75 |
| Q4 2016 | +382,723 | Add 16.88% | 2.65 M | $37.77 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.16 M | Add 43.63% | 3.81 M | $37.11 |
| Q2 2017 | +744,523 | Add 19.56% | 4.55 M | $41.74 |
| Q3 2017 | +288,572 | Add 6.34% | 4.84 M | $37.83 |
| Q4 2017 | -71,870 | Reduce 1.49% | 4.77 M | $33.87 |
| Q1 2018 | -535,939 | Reduce 11.24% | 4.23 M | $36.39 |
| Q2 2018 | -139,147 | Reduce 3.29% | 4.09 M | $35.92 |
| Q3 2018 | -780,039 | Reduce 19.06% | 3.31 M | $42.23 |
| Q4 2018 | +2,004 | Add 0.06% | 3.31 M | $38.28 |
| Q1 2019 | +131,254 | Add 3.96% | 3.44 M | $44.43 |
| Q2 2019 | +321,954 | Add 9.35% | 3.77 M | $41.99 |
| Q3 2019 | +201,378 | Add 5.35% | 3.97 M | $44.46 |
| Q4 2019 | -113,734 | Reduce 2.87% | 3.85 M | $49.02 |
| Q1 2020 | -284,647 | Reduce 7.38% | 3.57 M | $25.79 |
| Q2 2020 | -2.27 M | Reduce 63.55% | 1.3 M | $23.93 |
| Q3 2020 | -214,255 | Reduce 16.47% | 1.09 M | $21.12 |
| Q4 2020 | -718,848 | Reduce 66.13% | 368,142 | $30.50 |
| Q1 2021 | -136,330 | Reduce 37.03% | 231,812 | $42.23 |
| Q2 2021 | -93,988 | Reduce 40.54% | 137,824 | $47.09 |
| Q3 2021 | +25,983 | Add 18.85% | 163,807 | $46.81 |
| Q4 2021 | -66,660 | Reduce 40.69% | 97,147 | $50.09 |
| Q1 2022 | -11,266 | Reduce 11.60% | 85,881 | $63.66 |
| Q2 2022 | +103,374 | Add 120.37% | 189,255 | $55.16 |
| Q3 2022 | +55,859 | Add 29.52% | 245,114 | $48.45 |
| Q4 2022 | -8,874 | Reduce 3.62% | 236,240 | $62.01 |
| Q1 2023 | -35,756 | Reduce 15.14% | 200,484 | $49.52 |
| Q2 2023 | +14,038 | Add 7.00% | 214,522 | $55.74 |
| Q3 2023 | +58,873 | Add 27.44% | 273,395 | $60.52 |
| Q4 2023 | +53,999 | Add 19.75% | 327,394 | $74.83 |
| Q1 2024 | +35,302 | Add 10.78% | 362,696 | $87.25 |
| Q2 2024 | +299,658 | Add 82.62% | 662,354 | $77.15 |
| Q3 2024 | +321,716 | Add 48.57% | 984,070 | $79.51 |
| Q4 2024 | +13,552 | Add 1.38% | 997,622 | $90.01 |
| Q1 2025 | -320,508 | Reduce 32.13% | 677,114 | $87.23 |
| Q2 2025 | -244,594 | Reduce 36.12% | 432,520 | $87.10 |
| Q3 2025 | +108,280 | Add 25.03% | 540,800 | $84.65 |
Cliff Asness's Assured Guaranty Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) in Q4 2012, acquiring 290,946 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 Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) 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 Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) was in Q1 2017, adding 3,805,606 shares worth $141.23 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 540,800 shares of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO), valued at approximately $45.78 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) represents approximately 0.03% 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 Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) was 4,838,701 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.