Cliff Asness's AMBC Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 49,828 shares of Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (AMBC) worth $231,700, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in AMBC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2017, adding 448,694 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 391,132 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Octave Specialty Group (AMBC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Octave Specialty Group (AMBC) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -20,300 | Reduce 28.95% | 49,828 | $4.65 |
| Q4 2025 | -12,434 | Reduce 15.06% | 70,128 | $7.78 |
| Q3 2025 | +31,262 | Add 60.94% | 82,562 | $8.34 |
| Q2 2025 | +51,300 | New Buy | 51,300 | $7.10 |
| Q1 2025 | -17,837 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +2,585 | Add 16.95% | 17,837 | $12.65 |
| Q3 2024 | -8,250 | Reduce 35.10% | 15,252 | $11.21 |
| Q2 2024 | -228,642 | Reduce 90.68% | 23,502 | $12.82 |
| Q1 2024 | -115,695 | Reduce 31.45% | 252,144 | $15.63 |
| Q4 2023 | -133,285 | Reduce 26.60% | 367,839 | $16.48 |
| Q3 2023 | -188,247 | Reduce 27.31% | 501,124 | $12.06 |
| Q2 2023 | +105,930 | Add 18.16% | 689,371 | $14.24 |
| Q1 2023 | +185,335 | Add 46.55% | 583,441 | $15.48 |
| Q4 2022 | +398,106 | New Buy | 398,106 | $17.44 |
| Q3 2022 | -10,611 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | -14,414 | Reduce 57.60% | 10,611 | $11.31 |
| Q1 2022 | +25,025 | New Buy | 25,025 | $10.39 |
| Q1 2020 | -27,076 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -18,823 | Reduce 41.01% | 27,076 | $21.57 |
| Q3 2019 | -71,123 | Reduce 60.78% | 45,899 | $19.54 |
| Q2 2019 | -106,574 | Reduce 47.66% | 117,022 | $16.85 |
| Q1 2019 | -19,856 | Reduce 8.16% | 223,596 | $18.12 |
| Q4 2018 | +45,147 | Add 22.77% | 243,452 | $17.24 |
| Q3 2018 | +37,497 | Add 23.32% | 198,305 | $20.42 |
| Q2 2018 | -39,208 | Reduce 19.60% | 160,808 | $19.85 |
| Q1 2018 | -212,922 | Reduce 51.56% | 200,016 | $15.68 |
| Q4 2017 | -80,090 | Reduce 16.24% | 412,938 | $15.98 |
| Q3 2017 | -391,132 | Reduce 44.24% | 493,028 | $17.26 |
| Q2 2017 | +17,135 | Add 1.98% | 884,160 | $17.35 |
| Q1 2017 | +448,694 | Add 107.26% | 867,025 | $18.86 |
| Q4 2016 | +103,109 | Add 32.71% | 418,331 | $22.50 |
| Q3 2016 | +43,716 | Add 16.10% | 315,222 | $18.39 |
| Q2 2016 | +89,448 | Add 49.13% | 271,506 | $16.46 |
| Q1 2016 | +79,886 | Add 78.19% | 182,058 | $15.80 |
| Q4 2015 | +68,187 | Add 200.64% | 102,172 | $14.09 |
| Q3 2015 | +14,911 | Add 78.17% | 33,985 | $14.48 |
| Q2 2015 | +3,454 | Add 22.11% | 19,074 | $16.62 |
| Q1 2015 | -17,427 | Reduce 52.73% | 15,620 | $24.20 |
| Q4 2014 | -4,053 | Reduce 10.92% | 33,047 | $24.51 |
| Q3 2014 | -23,300 | Reduce 38.58% | 37,100 | $22.10 |
| Q2 2014 | -51,800 | Reduce 46.17% | 60,400 | $27.32 |
| Q1 2014 | -17,600 | Reduce 13.56% | 112,200 | $31.03 |
| Q4 2013 | +60,100 | Add 86.23% | 129,800 | $24.56 |
| Q3 2013 | +69,700 | New Buy | 69,700 | $18.13 |
Cliff Asness's Octave Specialty Group Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (AMBC) in Q3 2013, acquiring 69,700 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 Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (AMBC) for 44 quarters since Q3 2013.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (AMBC) was in Q1 2017, adding 867,025 shares worth $16.35 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 49,828 shares of Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (AMBC), valued at approximately $231,700.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (AMBC) represents approximately 0.00% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (AMBC) was 884,160 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017.