Cliff Asness's AKAM Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 2.02 M shares of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) worth $153.06 M, representing 0.10% 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 AKAM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2025, adding 1.7 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 1.15 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +703,501 | Add 0.00% | 703,500 | $40.91 |
| Q2 2013 | +133,701 | Add 0.00% | 133,700 | $42.55 |
| Q3 2013 | -55,152 | Reduce 41.25% | 78,548 | $51.70 |
| Q4 2013 | +761,452 | Add 969.41% | 840,000 | $47.18 |
| Q1 2014 | +234,400 | Add 27.90% | 1.07 M | $58.21 |
| Q2 2014 | +570,511 | Add 53.10% | 1.64 M | $61.06 |
| Q3 2014 | -900,310 | Reduce 54.73% | 744,601 | $59.80 |
| Q4 2014 | +753,005 | Add 101.13% | 1.5 M | $62.96 |
| Q1 2015 | -436,646 | Reduce 29.16% | 1.06 M | $71.05 |
| Q2 2015 | +248,345 | Add 23.41% | 1.31 M | $69.82 |
| Q3 2015 | +81,194 | Add 6.20% | 1.39 M | $69.06 |
| Q4 2015 | +215,512 | Add 15.50% | 1.61 M | $52.63 |
| Q1 2016 | -532,425 | Reduce 33.15% | 1.07 M | $55.57 |
| Q2 2016 | -48,541 | Reduce 4.52% | 1.03 M | $55.93 |
| Q3 2016 | +93,473 | Add 9.12% | 1.12 M | $52.99 |
| Q4 2016 | +589,997 | Add 52.75% | 1.71 M | $66.68 |
| Q1 2017 | +836,384 | Add 48.95% | 2.54 M | $59.70 |
| Q2 2017 | -19,548 | Reduce 0.77% | 2.53 M | $49.81 |
| Q3 2017 | +208,711 | Add 8.26% | 2.73 M | $48.72 |
| Q4 2017 | -615,204 | Reduce 22.50% | 2.12 M | $65.04 |
| Q1 2018 | +751,211 | Add 35.45% | 2.87 M | $70.98 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.38 M | Add 47.92% | 4.25 M | $73.31 |
| Q3 2018 | -401,066 | Reduce 9.45% | 3.84 M | $73.15 |
| Q4 2018 | +70,555 | Add 1.84% | 3.92 M | $61.08 |
| Q1 2019 | +481,574 | Add 12.30% | 4.4 M | $71.42 |
| Q2 2019 | +664,795 | Add 15.12% | 5.06 M | $79.46 |
| Q3 2019 | +55,198 | Add 1.09% | 5.12 M | $90.84 |
| Q4 2019 | -787,559 | Reduce 15.39% | 4.33 M | $85.98 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.05 M | Reduce 24.16% | 3.28 M | $91.49 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.15 M | Reduce 34.89% | 2.14 M | $106.17 |
| Q3 2020 | -951,466 | Reduce 44.51% | 1.19 M | $110.54 |
| Q4 2020 | -549,831 | Reduce 46.35% | 636,344 | $104.65 |
| Q1 2021 | -243,260 | Reduce 38.23% | 393,084 | $101.90 |
| Q2 2021 | -156,502 | Reduce 39.81% | 236,582 | $116.60 |
| Q3 2021 | -7,679 | Reduce 3.25% | 228,903 | $104.59 |
| Q4 2021 | +25,819 | Add 11.28% | 254,722 | $116.99 |
| Q1 2022 | +4,894 | Add 1.92% | 259,616 | $119.39 |
| Q2 2022 | -6,763 | Reduce 2.61% | 252,853 | $90.58 |
| Q3 2022 | -64,221 | Reduce 25.40% | 188,632 | $80.32 |
| Q4 2022 | +52,519 | Add 27.84% | 241,151 | $84.26 |
| Q1 2023 | +613,612 | Add 254.45% | 854,763 | $77.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -41,717 | Reduce 4.88% | 813,046 | $89.87 |
| Q3 2023 | -366,343 | Reduce 45.06% | 446,703 | $106.54 |
| Q4 2023 | -49,216 | Reduce 11.02% | 397,487 | $118.35 |
| Q1 2024 | +108,021 | Add 27.18% | 505,508 | $108.76 |
| Q2 2024 | -83,440 | Reduce 16.51% | 422,068 | $89.60 |
| Q3 2024 | +22,715 | Add 5.38% | 444,783 | $100.95 |
| Q4 2024 | -256,053 | Reduce 57.57% | 188,730 | $95.65 |
| Q1 2025 | -77,991 | Reduce 41.32% | 110,739 | $79.18 |
| Q2 2025 | +213,670 | Add 192.95% | 324,409 | $79.53 |
| Q3 2025 | +1.7 M | Add 522.78% | 2.02 M | $75.76 |
Cliff Asness's Akamai Technologies Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) in Q4 2012, acquiring 703,500 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 Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) 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 Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) was in Q3 2025, adding 2,020,346 shares worth $153.06 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 2,020,346 shares of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM), valued at approximately $153.06 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) represents approximately 0.10% 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 Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) was 5,116,599 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.