Cliff Asness's AMBC Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 82,562 shares of Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (AMBC) worth $688,567, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +69,700 | New Buy | 69,700 | $18.13 |
| Q4 2013 | +60,100 | Add 86.23% | 129,800 | $24.56 |
| Q1 2014 | -17,600 | Reduce 13.56% | 112,200 | $31.03 |
| Q2 2014 | -51,800 | Reduce 46.17% | 60,400 | $27.32 |
| Q3 2014 | -23,300 | Reduce 38.58% | 37,100 | $22.10 |
| Q4 2014 | -4,053 | Reduce 10.92% | 33,047 | $24.51 |
| Q1 2015 | -17,427 | Reduce 52.73% | 15,620 | $24.20 |
| Q2 2015 | +3,454 | Add 22.11% | 19,074 | $16.62 |
| Q3 2015 | +14,911 | Add 78.17% | 33,985 | $14.48 |
| Q4 2015 | +68,187 | Add 200.64% | 102,172 | $14.09 |
| Q1 2016 | +79,886 | Add 78.19% | 182,058 | $15.80 |
| Q2 2016 | +89,448 | Add 49.13% | 271,506 | $16.46 |
| Q3 2016 | +43,716 | Add 16.10% | 315,222 | $18.39 |
| Q4 2016 | +103,109 | Add 32.71% | 418,331 | $22.50 |
| Q1 2017 | +448,694 | Add 107.26% | 867,025 | $18.86 |
| Q2 2017 | +17,135 | Add 1.98% | 884,160 | $17.35 |
| Q3 2017 | -391,132 | Reduce 44.24% | 493,028 | $17.26 |
| Q4 2017 | -80,090 | Reduce 16.24% | 412,938 | $15.98 |
| Q1 2018 | -212,922 | Reduce 51.56% | 200,016 | $15.68 |
| Q2 2018 | -39,208 | Reduce 19.60% | 160,808 | $19.85 |
| Q3 2018 | +37,497 | Add 23.32% | 198,305 | $20.42 |
| Q4 2018 | +45,147 | Add 22.77% | 243,452 | $17.24 |
| Q1 2019 | -19,856 | Reduce 8.16% | 223,596 | $18.12 |
| Q2 2019 | -106,574 | Reduce 47.66% | 117,022 | $16.85 |
| Q3 2019 | -71,123 | Reduce 60.78% | 45,899 | $19.54 |
| Q4 2019 | -18,823 | Reduce 41.01% | 27,076 | $21.57 |
| Q1 2020 | -27,076 | Sold Out | 27,076 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +25,025 | New Buy | 25,025 | $10.39 |
| Q2 2022 | -14,414 | Reduce 57.60% | 10,611 | $11.31 |
| Q3 2022 | -10,611 | Sold Out | 10,611 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +398,106 | New Buy | 398,106 | $17.44 |
| Q1 2023 | +185,335 | Add 46.55% | 583,441 | $15.48 |
| Q2 2023 | +105,930 | Add 18.16% | 689,371 | $14.24 |
| Q3 2023 | -188,247 | Reduce 27.31% | 501,124 | $12.06 |
| Q4 2023 | -133,285 | Reduce 26.60% | 367,839 | $16.48 |
| Q1 2024 | -115,695 | Reduce 31.45% | 252,144 | $15.63 |
| Q2 2024 | -228,642 | Reduce 90.68% | 23,502 | $12.82 |
| Q3 2024 | -8,250 | Reduce 35.10% | 15,252 | $11.21 |
| Q4 2024 | +2,585 | Add 16.95% | 17,837 | $12.65 |
| Q1 2025 | -17,837 | Sold Out | 17,837 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +51,300 | New Buy | 51,300 | $7.10 |
| Q3 2025 | +31,262 | Add 60.94% | 82,562 | $8.34 |
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 49 quarters since Q3 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (AMBC) was in Q1 2017, adding 867,025 shares worth $16.35 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 82,562 shares of Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (AMBC), valued at approximately $688,567. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (AMBC) was 884,160 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.