Cliff Asness's ASH Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 3.26 M shares of Ashland Inc. (ASH) worth $153.21 M, representing 0.10% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 37 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained a strategic position in ASH, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 2.56 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 252,909 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Ashland (ASH) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Ashland (ASH) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2016 | +143,074 | New Buy | 143,074 | $115.95 |
| Q4 2016 | -2,458 | Reduce 1.72% | 140,616 | $109.29 |
| Q1 2017 | +2,619 | Add 1.86% | 143,235 | $123.81 |
| Q2 2017 | +108,956 | Add 76.07% | 252,191 | $65.91 |
| Q3 2017 | +21,506 | Add 8.53% | 273,697 | $65.39 |
| Q4 2017 | -63,777 | Reduce 23.30% | 209,920 | $71.20 |
| Q1 2018 | -123,217 | Reduce 58.70% | 86,703 | $69.79 |
| Q2 2018 | +58,159 | Add 67.08% | 144,862 | $78.18 |
| Q3 2018 | +72,606 | Add 50.12% | 217,468 | $83.86 |
| Q4 2018 | +325,551 | Add 149.70% | 543,019 | $70.96 |
| Q1 2019 | +246,067 | Add 45.31% | 789,086 | $78.13 |
| Q2 2019 | -95,628 | Reduce 12.12% | 693,458 | $79.23 |
| Q3 2019 | -212,260 | Reduce 30.61% | 481,198 | $76.52 |
| Q4 2019 | -146,021 | Reduce 30.35% | 335,177 | $76.53 |
| Q1 2020 | -252,909 | Reduce 75.46% | 82,268 | $50.07 |
| Q2 2020 | -34,795 | Reduce 42.29% | 47,473 | $67.85 |
| Q3 2020 | -11,476 | Reduce 24.17% | 35,997 | $70.92 |
| Q4 2020 | -22,072 | Reduce 61.32% | 13,925 | $78.49 |
| Q1 2021 | +13,607 | Add 97.72% | 27,532 | $88.77 |
| Q2 2021 | +37,347 | Add 135.65% | 64,879 | $87.50 |
| Q3 2021 | -29,133 | Reduce 44.90% | 35,746 | $89.13 |
| Q4 2021 | -33,012 | Reduce 92.35% | 2,734 | $107.17 |
| Q1 2022 | -2,734 | Sold Out | 2,734 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +4,971 | New Buy | 4,971 | $101.39 |
| Q3 2022 | +38,100 | Add 766.45% | 43,071 | $94.63 |
| Q4 2022 | +73,503 | Add 170.66% | 116,574 | $107.40 |
| Q1 2023 | +55,115 | Add 47.28% | 171,689 | $102.71 |
| Q2 2023 | -77,773 | Reduce 45.30% | 93,916 | $86.91 |
| Q3 2023 | -6,371 | Reduce 6.78% | 87,545 | $81.68 |
| Q4 2023 | -55,524 | Reduce 63.42% | 32,021 | $84.31 |
| Q1 2024 | -5,622 | Reduce 17.56% | 26,399 | $97.37 |
| Q2 2024 | +162,776 | Add 616.60% | 189,175 | $94.49 |
| Q3 2024 | -39,702 | Reduce 20.99% | 149,473 | $86.97 |
| Q4 2024 | +125,987 | Add 84.29% | 275,460 | $71.46 |
| Q1 2025 | +623,601 | Add 226.39% | 899,061 | $58.96 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.56 M | Add 284.25% | 3.45 M | $49.88 |
| Q3 2025 | -198,248 | Reduce 5.74% | 3.26 M | $47.05 |
Cliff Asness's Ashland Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Ashland Inc. (ASH) in Q3 2016, acquiring 143,074 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 Ashland Inc. (ASH) for 37 quarters since Q3 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Ashland Inc. (ASH) was in Q2 2025, adding 3,454,646 shares worth $172.32 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 3,256,398 shares of Ashland Inc. (ASH), valued at approximately $153.21 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Ashland Inc. (ASH) represents approximately 0.10% 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 Ashland Inc. (ASH) was 3,454,646 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.