Cliff Asness's AN Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 679,407 shares of AutoNation, Inc. (AN) worth $140.28 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in AN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2019, adding 451,620 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2020, reducing 448,257 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's AutoNation (AN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AutoNation (AN) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -18,520 | Reduce 2.65% | 679,407 | $206.48 |
| Q3 2025 | +66,183 | Add 10.48% | 697,927 | $217.74 |
| Q2 2025 | +215,577 | Add 51.80% | 631,744 | $198.56 |
| Q1 2025 | +245,994 | Add 144.56% | 416,167 | $158.47 |
| Q4 2024 | -130,318 | Reduce 43.37% | 170,173 | $169.59 |
| Q3 2024 | -86,429 | Reduce 22.34% | 300,491 | $178.92 |
| Q2 2024 | -66,946 | Reduce 14.75% | 386,920 | $158.89 |
| Q1 2024 | +10,728 | Add 2.42% | 453,866 | $165.58 |
| Q4 2023 | -87,977 | Reduce 16.56% | 443,138 | $150.18 |
| Q3 2023 | -239,958 | Reduce 31.12% | 531,115 | $151.40 |
| Q2 2023 | -155,051 | Reduce 16.74% | 771,073 | $164.10 |
| Q1 2023 | -92,442 | Reduce 9.08% | 926,124 | $132.40 |
| Q4 2022 | -17,456 | Reduce 1.68% | 1.02 M | $107.09 |
| Q3 2022 | +27,490 | Add 2.73% | 1.04 M | $101.87 |
| Q2 2022 | +66,127 | Add 7.02% | 1.01 M | $110.74 |
| Q1 2022 | +92,262 | Add 10.85% | 942,405 | $99.58 |
| Q4 2021 | -18,477 | Reduce 2.13% | 850,143 | $115.55 |
| Q3 2021 | -257,567 | Reduce 22.87% | 868,620 | $121.76 |
| Q2 2021 | +14,980 | Add 1.35% | 1.13 M | $94.18 |
| Q1 2021 | -113,345 | Reduce 9.26% | 1.11 M | $93.22 |
| Q4 2020 | -448,257 | Reduce 26.80% | 1.22 M | $69.11 |
| Q3 2020 | +390,731 | Add 30.48% | 1.67 M | $52.82 |
| Q2 2020 | +202,209 | Add 18.73% | 1.28 M | $37.21 |
| Q1 2020 | +328,734 | Add 43.76% | 1.08 M | $28.06 |
| Q4 2019 | +451,620 | Add 150.78% | 751,135 | $48.51 |
| Q3 2019 | +277,355 | Add 1251.60% | 299,515 | $49.77 |
| Q2 2019 | -6,956 | Reduce 23.89% | 22,160 | $41.92 |
| Q1 2019 | -39,391 | Reduce 57.50% | 29,116 | $35.72 |
| Q4 2018 | -112,792 | Reduce 62.21% | 68,507 | $35.70 |
| Q3 2018 | -71,644 | Reduce 28.32% | 181,299 | $41.55 |
| Q2 2018 | +205,893 | Add 437.60% | 252,943 | $48.58 |
| Q1 2018 | -20,092 | Reduce 29.92% | 47,050 | $46.78 |
| Q4 2017 | -94,225 | Reduce 58.39% | 67,142 | $51.32 |
| Q3 2017 | +60,026 | Add 59.23% | 161,367 | $47.46 |
| Q2 2017 | +94,280 | Add 1335.22% | 101,341 | $42.16 |
| Q1 2017 | -1,434 | Reduce 16.88% | 7,061 | $42.35 |
| Q4 2016 | -184,310 | Reduce 95.59% | 8,495 | $48.62 |
| Q3 2016 | +6,543 | Add 3.51% | 192,805 | $48.71 |
| Q2 2016 | +5,913 | Add 3.28% | 186,262 | $46.98 |
| Q1 2016 | +6,086 | Add 3.49% | 180,349 | $46.68 |
| Q4 2015 | +19,252 | Add 12.42% | 174,263 | $59.66 |
| Q3 2015 | +27,955 | Add 22.00% | 155,011 | $58.18 |
| Q2 2015 | +43,695 | Add 52.42% | 127,056 | $62.98 |
| Q1 2015 | +61,261 | Add 277.20% | 83,361 | $64.33 |
| Q4 2014 | -41,308 | Reduce 65.15% | 22,100 | $60.41 |
| Q3 2014 | +48,234 | Add 317.87% | 63,408 | $50.31 |
| Q2 2014 | +200 | Add 1.34% | 15,174 | $59.71 |
| Q1 2014 | -32,900 | Reduce 68.72% | 14,974 | $53.23 |
| Q4 2013 | +32,600 | Add 213.43% | 47,874 | $49.69 |
| Q3 2013 | -3,000 | Reduce 16.42% | 15,274 | $52.18 |
| Q2 2013 | +18,274 | Add 0.00% | 18,274 | $43.39 |
| Q4 2012 | +29,890 | Add 0.00% | 29,890 | $39.71 |
Cliff Asness's AutoNation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased AutoNation, Inc. (AN) in Q4 2012, acquiring 29,890 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 AutoNation, Inc. (AN) for 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to AutoNation, Inc. (AN) was in Q4 2019, adding 751,135 shares worth $36.44 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 679,407 shares of AutoNation, Inc. (AN), valued at approximately $140.28 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, AutoNation, Inc. (AN) represents approximately 0.07% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in AutoNation, Inc. (AN) was 1,672,809 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2020.