Cliff Asness's AGX Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 123,185 shares of Argan, Inc. (AGX) worth $33.27 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 42 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in AGX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2014, adding 130,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2018, reducing 136,798 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Argan (AGX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Argan (AGX) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2014 | +8,136 | New Buy | 8,136 | $29.74 |
| Q2 2014 | +7,300 | Add 89.72% | 15,436 | $37.32 |
| Q3 2014 | +130,000 | Add 842.19% | 145,436 | $33.38 |
| Q4 2014 | +83,379 | Add 57.33% | 228,815 | $33.64 |
| Q1 2015 | +22,357 | Add 9.77% | 251,172 | $36.17 |
| Q2 2015 | -1,023 | Reduce 0.41% | 250,149 | $40.33 |
| Q3 2015 | -105,990 | Reduce 42.37% | 144,159 | $34.68 |
| Q4 2015 | -79,569 | Reduce 55.20% | 64,590 | $32.40 |
| Q1 2016 | -40,387 | Reduce 62.53% | 24,203 | $35.16 |
| Q2 2016 | -17,073 | Reduce 70.54% | 7,130 | $41.65 |
| Q3 2016 | +18,490 | Add 259.33% | 25,620 | $59.17 |
| Q4 2016 | +49,815 | Add 194.44% | 75,435 | $70.55 |
| Q1 2017 | +66,609 | Add 88.30% | 142,044 | $66.15 |
| Q2 2017 | +26,143 | Add 18.40% | 168,187 | $60.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +42,857 | Add 25.48% | 211,044 | $67.25 |
| Q4 2017 | -42,492 | Reduce 20.13% | 168,552 | $45.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +82,232 | Add 48.79% | 250,784 | $42.95 |
| Q2 2018 | -136,798 | Reduce 54.55% | 113,986 | $40.95 |
| Q3 2018 | -100,670 | Reduce 88.32% | 13,316 | $43.03 |
| Q4 2018 | -13,316 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +12,484 | New Buy | 12,484 | $47.34 |
| Q3 2020 | +4,223 | Add 33.83% | 16,707 | $41.90 |
| Q4 2020 | +10,680 | Add 63.93% | 27,387 | $44.47 |
| Q1 2021 | +9,614 | Add 35.10% | 37,001 | $53.35 |
| Q2 2021 | +1,401 | Add 3.79% | 38,402 | $47.78 |
| Q3 2021 | +6,183 | Add 16.10% | 44,585 | $43.67 |
| Q4 2021 | +37,368 | Add 83.81% | 81,953 | $38.69 |
| Q1 2022 | -14,342 | Reduce 17.50% | 67,611 | $40.59 |
| Q2 2022 | +22,837 | Add 33.78% | 90,448 | $37.33 |
| Q3 2022 | +36 | Add 0.04% | 90,484 | $32.17 |
| Q4 2022 | -13,672 | Reduce 15.11% | 76,812 | $36.88 |
| Q1 2023 | -30,401 | Reduce 39.58% | 46,411 | $40.47 |
| Q2 2023 | -7,458 | Reduce 16.07% | 38,953 | $39.41 |
| Q3 2023 | +42,763 | Add 109.78% | 81,716 | $45.52 |
| Q4 2023 | +80,089 | Add 98.01% | 161,805 | $46.79 |
| Q1 2024 | +91,459 | Add 56.52% | 253,264 | $50.54 |
| Q2 2024 | -83,646 | Reduce 33.03% | 169,618 | $73.16 |
| Q3 2024 | -9,761 | Reduce 5.75% | 159,857 | $101.43 |
| Q4 2024 | -38,387 | Reduce 24.01% | 121,470 | $137.04 |
| Q1 2025 | -22,500 | Reduce 18.52% | 98,970 | $131.17 |
| Q2 2025 | +1,138 | Add 1.15% | 100,108 | $220.48 |
| Q3 2025 | +23,077 | Add 23.05% | 123,185 | $270.05 |
Cliff Asness's Argan Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Argan, Inc. (AGX) in Q1 2014, acquiring 8,136 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 Argan, Inc. (AGX) for 42 quarters since Q1 2014.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Argan, Inc. (AGX) was in Q3 2014, adding 145,436 shares worth $4.86 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 123,185 shares of Argan, Inc. (AGX), valued at approximately $33.27 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Argan, Inc. (AGX) represents approximately 0.02% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Argan, Inc. (AGX) was 253,264 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2024.