Cliff Asness's ALK Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 970,603 shares of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) worth $48.32 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 ALK, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2024, adding 1.98 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2016, reducing 804,787 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Alaska Air Group (ALK) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alaska Air Group (ALK) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +1.67 M | Add 0.00% | 1.67 M | $21.54 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.9 M | Add 0.00% | 1.9 M | $26.00 |
| Q3 2013 | -64,200 | Reduce 3.37% | 1.84 M | $31.31 |
| Q4 2013 | +224,234 | Add 12.19% | 2.06 M | $36.69 |
| Q1 2014 | -67,400 | Reduce 3.27% | 2 M | $46.66 |
| Q2 2014 | -101,600 | Reduce 5.09% | 1.89 M | $47.52 |
| Q3 2014 | -356,161 | Reduce 18.80% | 1.54 M | $43.54 |
| Q4 2014 | -91,267 | Reduce 5.93% | 1.45 M | $59.76 |
| Q1 2015 | -72,502 | Reduce 5.01% | 1.37 M | $66.18 |
| Q2 2015 | +138,210 | Add 10.06% | 1.51 M | $64.43 |
| Q3 2015 | -14,208 | Reduce 0.94% | 1.5 M | $79.45 |
| Q4 2015 | -205,173 | Reduce 13.69% | 1.29 M | $80.51 |
| Q1 2016 | -804,787 | Reduce 62.24% | 488,324 | $82.02 |
| Q2 2016 | -35,428 | Reduce 7.26% | 452,896 | $58.29 |
| Q3 2016 | +344,701 | Add 76.11% | 797,597 | $65.86 |
| Q4 2016 | +356,710 | Add 44.72% | 1.15 M | $88.73 |
| Q1 2017 | +9,212 | Add 0.80% | 1.16 M | $92.22 |
| Q2 2017 | -211,793 | Reduce 18.20% | 951,726 | $89.76 |
| Q3 2017 | -213,937 | Reduce 22.48% | 737,789 | $76.27 |
| Q4 2017 | -290,206 | Reduce 39.33% | 447,583 | $73.51 |
| Q1 2018 | +380,444 | Add 85.00% | 828,027 | $62.10 |
| Q2 2018 | -522,205 | Reduce 63.07% | 305,822 | $60.39 |
| Q3 2018 | -301,087 | Reduce 98.45% | 4,735 | $68.85 |
| Q4 2018 | +1,084 | Add 22.89% | 5,819 | $60.84 |
| Q1 2019 | -1,373 | Reduce 23.60% | 4,446 | $55.78 |
| Q2 2019 | +1,221 | Add 27.46% | 5,667 | $63.17 |
| Q3 2019 | +168,976 | Add 2981.75% | 174,643 | $64.58 |
| Q4 2019 | +193,842 | Add 110.99% | 368,485 | $67.75 |
| Q1 2020 | +784,660 | Add 212.94% | 1.15 M | $28.47 |
| Q2 2020 | -515,568 | Reduce 44.71% | 637,577 | $35.56 |
| Q3 2020 | -185,360 | Reduce 29.07% | 452,217 | $36.63 |
| Q4 2020 | -178,755 | Reduce 39.53% | 273,462 | $51.96 |
| Q1 2021 | +158,835 | Add 58.08% | 432,297 | $69.21 |
| Q2 2021 | -26,983 | Reduce 6.24% | 405,314 | $60.11 |
| Q3 2021 | +142,770 | Add 35.22% | 548,084 | $58.60 |
| Q4 2021 | -14,606 | Reduce 2.66% | 533,478 | $52.04 |
| Q1 2022 | +208,179 | Add 39.02% | 741,657 | $58.01 |
| Q2 2022 | +819,223 | Add 110.46% | 1.56 M | $38.73 |
| Q3 2022 | -494,225 | Reduce 31.66% | 1.07 M | $39.15 |
| Q4 2022 | -142,723 | Reduce 13.38% | 923,932 | $42.65 |
| Q1 2023 | -434,572 | Reduce 47.04% | 489,360 | $41.49 |
| Q2 2023 | -420,418 | Reduce 85.91% | 68,942 | $52.55 |
| Q3 2023 | +33,886 | Add 49.15% | 102,828 | $37.08 |
| Q4 2023 | -29,221 | Reduce 28.42% | 73,607 | $39.07 |
| Q1 2024 | +407,771 | Add 553.98% | 481,378 | $42.89 |
| Q2 2024 | -403,602 | Reduce 83.84% | 77,776 | $40.40 |
| Q3 2024 | +1.98 M | Add 2550.24% | 2.06 M | $44.93 |
| Q4 2024 | -723,106 | Reduce 35.08% | 1.34 M | $64.75 |
| Q1 2025 | -16,158 | Reduce 1.21% | 1.32 M | $47.92 |
| Q2 2025 | +134,141 | Add 10.15% | 1.46 M | $49.31 |
| Q3 2025 | -485,526 | Reduce 33.34% | 970,603 | $49.78 |
Cliff Asness's Alaska Air Group Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) in Q4 2012, acquiring 1,671,638 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 Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) 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 Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) was in Q3 2024, adding 2,061,252 shares worth $92.61 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 970,603 shares of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK), valued at approximately $48.32 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) 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 Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) was 2,063,212 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.