Cliff Asness's ALB Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 557,033 shares of Albemarle Corporation (ALB) worth $45.16 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 ALB, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 710,589 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2025, reducing 156,779 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +151,858 | Add 0.00% | 151,857 | $62.12 |
| Q2 2013 | +81,172 | Add 0.00% | 81,171 | $62.29 |
| Q3 2013 | -25,671 | Reduce 31.63% | 55,500 | $62.94 |
| Q4 2013 | +53,000 | Add 95.50% | 108,500 | $63.39 |
| Q1 2014 | -53,000 | Reduce 48.85% | 55,500 | $66.41 |
| Q2 2014 | -700 | Reduce 1.26% | 54,800 | $71.50 |
| Q3 2014 | +8,000 | Add 14.60% | 62,800 | $58.90 |
| Q4 2014 | -10,665 | Reduce 16.98% | 52,135 | $60.13 |
| Q1 2015 | -1,935 | Reduce 3.71% | 50,200 | $52.85 |
| Q2 2015 | -50,200 | Sold Out | 50,200 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +45,478 | New Buy | 45,478 | $85.49 |
| Q4 2016 | +164,268 | Add 361.20% | 209,746 | $86.08 |
| Q1 2017 | -35,396 | Reduce 16.88% | 174,350 | $105.64 |
| Q2 2017 | -150,622 | Reduce 86.39% | 23,728 | $105.53 |
| Q3 2017 | -1,505 | Reduce 6.34% | 22,223 | $136.30 |
| Q1 2018 | -3,385 | Reduce 15.23% | 18,838 | $92.74 |
| Q2 2018 | -14,161 | Reduce 75.17% | 4,677 | $94.29 |
| Q3 2018 | -4,677 | Sold Out | 4,677 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +3,183 | New Buy | 3,183 | $76.34 |
| Q3 2020 | +83,249 | Add 2615.43% | 86,432 | $88.77 |
| Q4 2020 | +24,897 | Add 28.81% | 111,329 | $147.52 |
| Q1 2021 | -72,475 | Reduce 65.10% | 38,854 | $146.11 |
| Q2 2021 | -19,127 | Reduce 49.23% | 19,727 | $167.38 |
| Q3 2021 | -1,242 | Reduce 6.30% | 18,485 | $218.99 |
| Q4 2021 | +11 | Add 0.06% | 18,496 | $233.78 |
| Q1 2022 | -11 | Reduce 0.06% | 18,485 | $221.15 |
| Q2 2022 | +3 | Add 0.02% | 18,488 | $205.97 |
| Q3 2022 | +21,466 | Add 116.11% | 39,954 | $264.43 |
| Q4 2022 | -21,783 | Reduce 54.52% | 18,171 | $215.37 |
| Q1 2023 | +18,862 | Add 103.80% | 37,033 | $220.71 |
| Q2 2023 | +32,931 | Add 88.92% | 69,964 | $220.30 |
| Q3 2023 | -20,116 | Reduce 28.75% | 49,848 | $170.04 |
| Q4 2023 | +63,976 | Add 128.34% | 113,824 | $144.48 |
| Q1 2024 | -112,002 | Reduce 98.40% | 1,822 | $129.38 |
| Q2 2024 | -1,822 | Sold Out | 1,822 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +2,569 | New Buy | 2,569 | $86.07 |
| Q1 2025 | +654 | Add 25.46% | 3,223 | $71.01 |
| Q2 2025 | +710,589 | Add 22047.44% | 713,812 | $62.50 |
| Q3 2025 | -156,779 | Reduce 21.96% | 557,033 | $81.08 |
Cliff Asness's Albemarle Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Albemarle Corporation (ALB) in Q4 2012, acquiring 151,857 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 Albemarle Corporation (ALB) 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 Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was in Q2 2025, adding 713,812 shares worth $44.61 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 557,033 shares of Albemarle Corporation (ALB), valued at approximately $45.16 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Albemarle Corporation (ALB) 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 Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was 713,812 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.