Cliff Asness's AU Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 39,969 shares of AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) worth $2.81 M, representing 0.00% 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 AU, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2016, adding 3.42 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2022, reducing 5.15 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +6,401 | Add 0.00% | 6,400 | $31.41 |
| Q2 2013 | +42,645 | Add 0.00% | 42,644 | $14.30 |
| Q3 2013 | -27,900 | Reduce 65.43% | 14,744 | $13.29 |
| Q4 2013 | -1,700 | Reduce 11.53% | 13,044 | $11.73 |
| Q1 2014 | +191,200 | Add 1465.81% | 204,244 | $17.08 |
| Q2 2014 | +1.87 M | Add 915.96% | 2.08 M | $17.21 |
| Q3 2014 | +1.12 M | Add 54.13% | 3.2 M | $12.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -2.87 M | Reduce 89.58% | 333,100 | $8.70 |
| Q1 2015 | -272,295 | Reduce 81.75% | 60,805 | $9.34 |
| Q2 2015 | -49,905 | Reduce 82.07% | 10,900 | $8.99 |
| Q3 2015 | -10,900 | Sold Out | 10,900 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +226,481 | New Buy | 226,481 | $7.10 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.59 M | Add 703.42% | 1.82 M | $13.69 |
| Q2 2016 | +3.42 M | Add 187.89% | 5.24 M | $18.06 |
| Q3 2016 | -1.02 M | Reduce 19.41% | 4.22 M | $15.92 |
| Q4 2016 | +135,465 | Add 3.21% | 4.36 M | $10.51 |
| Q1 2017 | -954,724 | Reduce 21.91% | 3.4 M | $10.77 |
| Q2 2017 | -3.37 M | Reduce 98.94% | 35,956 | $9.71 |
| Q3 2017 | +171,849 | Add 477.94% | 207,805 | $9.29 |
| Q4 2017 | -19,348 | Reduce 9.31% | 188,457 | $10.19 |
| Q1 2018 | -13,817 | Reduce 7.33% | 174,640 | $9.49 |
| Q2 2018 | +107,368 | Add 61.48% | 282,008 | $8.21 |
| Q3 2018 | +2.72 M | Add 965.17% | 3 M | $8.58 |
| Q4 2018 | -366,015 | Reduce 12.18% | 2.64 M | $12.55 |
| Q1 2019 | -1.73 M | Reduce 65.61% | 907,148 | $13.10 |
| Q2 2019 | +3.19 M | Add 351.57% | 4.1 M | $17.81 |
| Q3 2019 | -2.34 M | Reduce 57.01% | 1.76 M | $18.27 |
| Q4 2019 | +581,216 | Add 33.00% | 2.34 M | $22.34 |
| Q1 2020 | -2.18 M | Reduce 92.86% | 167,297 | $16.63 |
| Q2 2020 | +3.03 M | Add 1809.24% | 3.19 M | $29.49 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.03 M | Add 32.12% | 4.22 M | $26.38 |
| Q4 2020 | +226,505 | Add 5.37% | 4.45 M | $22.62 |
| Q1 2021 | +1.1 M | Add 24.78% | 5.55 M | $21.97 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.76 M | Add 31.66% | 7.31 M | $18.58 |
| Q3 2021 | -649,027 | Reduce 8.88% | 6.66 M | $15.99 |
| Q4 2021 | -1.22 M | Reduce 18.35% | 5.43 M | $20.98 |
| Q1 2022 | -5.15 M | Reduce 94.75% | 285,569 | $23.69 |
| Q2 2022 | -241,634 | Reduce 84.61% | 43,935 | $14.79 |
| Q3 2022 | -3,566 | Reduce 8.12% | 40,369 | $13.82 |
| Q4 2022 | +114,675 | Add 284.07% | 155,044 | $19.42 |
| Q1 2023 | -100,672 | Reduce 64.93% | 54,372 | $24.19 |
| Q2 2023 | +1.27 M | Add 2334.79% | 1.32 M | $21.09 |
| Q3 2023 | -1.32 M | Sold Out | 1.32 M | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +11,775 | New Buy | 11,775 | $26.63 |
| Q4 2024 | +919,006 | Add 7804.72% | 930,781 | $23.08 |
| Q1 2025 | -692,201 | Reduce 74.37% | 238,580 | $37.12 |
| Q2 2025 | -53,757 | Reduce 22.53% | 184,823 | $45.57 |
| Q3 2025 | -144,854 | Reduce 78.37% | 39,969 | $70.33 |
Cliff Asness's AngloGold Ashanti plc Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) in Q4 2012, acquiring 6,400 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 AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) 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 AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) was in Q2 2016, adding 5,238,490 shares worth $94.61 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 39,969 shares of AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU), valued at approximately $2.81 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) 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 AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) was 7,305,081 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2021. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.