Cliff Asness's ALGN Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 721.7K shares of Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) worth $90.29 M, representing 0.06% 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 ALGN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2018, adding 286.5K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 414.4K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Align Technology (ALGN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Align Technology (ALGN) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +13,206 | Add 0.00% | 13,205 | $27.72 |
| Q2 2013 | +13,206 | Add 0.00% | 13,205 | $37.03 |
| Q3 2013 | +6,700 | Add 50.74% | 19,905 | $48.13 |
| Q4 2013 | +8,500 | Add 42.70% | 28,405 | $57.14 |
| Q1 2014 | +6,300 | Add 22.18% | 34,705 | $51.78 |
| Q2 2014 | +59,300 | Add 170.87% | 94,005 | $56.04 |
| Q3 2014 | -76,000 | Reduce 80.85% | 18,005 | $51.65 |
| Q4 2014 | +636 | Add 3.53% | 18,641 | $55.90 |
| Q1 2015 | -3,800 | Reduce 20.39% | 14,841 | $53.77 |
| Q2 2015 | -1,443 | Reduce 9.72% | 13,398 | $62.70 |
| Q3 2015 | +30,438 | Add 227.18% | 43,836 | $56.76 |
| Q4 2015 | +16,892 | Add 38.53% | 60,728 | $65.85 |
| Q1 2016 | +614 | Add 1.01% | 61,342 | $72.69 |
| Q2 2016 | +7,446 | Add 12.14% | 68,788 | $80.55 |
| Q3 2016 | +39,696 | Add 57.71% | 108,484 | $93.75 |
| Q4 2016 | -39,191 | Reduce 36.13% | 69,293 | $96.13 |
| Q1 2017 | +25,422 | Add 36.69% | 94,715 | $114.71 |
| Q2 2017 | -4,925 | Reduce 5.20% | 89,790 | $150.12 |
| Q3 2017 | -5,455 | Reduce 6.08% | 84,335 | $186.27 |
| Q4 2017 | +46,560 | Add 55.21% | 130,895 | $222.19 |
| Q1 2018 | +286,472 | Add 218.86% | 417,367 | $251.13 |
| Q2 2018 | +236,772 | Add 56.73% | 654,139 | $342.14 |
| Q3 2018 | -48,913 | Reduce 7.48% | 605,226 | $391.22 |
| Q4 2018 | -414,366 | Reduce 68.46% | 190,860 | $209.43 |
| Q1 2019 | -33,018 | Reduce 17.30% | 157,842 | $284.33 |
| Q2 2019 | +61,100 | Add 38.71% | 218,942 | $273.70 |
| Q3 2019 | +88,167 | Add 40.27% | 307,109 | $180.92 |
| Q4 2019 | -82,920 | Reduce 27.00% | 224,189 | $278.04 |
| Q1 2020 | -66,803 | Reduce 29.80% | 157,386 | $173.95 |
| Q2 2020 | -31,275 | Reduce 19.87% | 126,111 | $266.93 |
| Q3 2020 | -18,405 | Reduce 14.59% | 107,706 | $326.92 |
| Q4 2020 | -25,007 | Reduce 23.22% | 82,699 | $524.71 |
| Q1 2021 | -538 | Reduce 0.65% | 82,161 | $534.52 |
| Q2 2021 | -20,283 | Reduce 24.69% | 61,878 | $610.49 |
| Q3 2021 | +23,296 | Add 37.65% | 85,174 | $665.43 |
| Q4 2021 | -9,401 | Reduce 11.04% | 75,773 | $657.19 |
| Q1 2022 | +3,476 | Add 4.59% | 79,249 | $436.01 |
| Q2 2022 | +68,522 | Add 86.46% | 147,771 | $233.63 |
| Q3 2022 | -77,096 | Reduce 52.17% | 70,675 | $207.10 |
| Q4 2022 | +123,671 | Add 174.99% | 194,346 | $210.21 |
| Q1 2023 | -110,419 | Reduce 56.82% | 83,927 | $320.61 |
| Q2 2023 | +13,453 | Add 16.03% | 97,380 | $349.48 |
| Q3 2023 | -12,277 | Reduce 12.61% | 85,103 | $305.32 |
| Q4 2023 | +113,621 | Add 133.51% | 198,724 | $274.00 |
| Q1 2024 | -73,676 | Reduce 37.07% | 125,048 | $327.11 |
| Q2 2024 | +47,475 | Add 37.97% | 172,523 | $241.43 |
| Q3 2024 | +124,219 | Add 72.00% | 296,742 | $253.92 |
| Q4 2024 | -98,740 | Reduce 33.27% | 198,002 | $207.72 |
| Q1 2025 | +206,308 | Add 104.19% | 404,310 | $156.15 |
| Q2 2025 | +127,835 | Add 31.62% | 532,145 | $189.32 |
| Q3 2025 | +189,527 | Add 35.62% | 721,672 | $125.11 |
Cliff Asness's Align Technology Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) in Q4 2012, acquiring 13,205 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 Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) 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 Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) was in Q1 2018, adding 417,367 shares worth $104.81 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 721,672 shares of Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN), valued at approximately $90.29 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) represents approximately 0.06% 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 Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) was 721,672 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.