Cliff Asness's AU Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 2.08 M shares of AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) worth $179.29 M, representing 0.09% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +2.04 M | Add 5109.85% | 2.08 M | $86.10 |
| Q3 2025 | -144,854 | Reduce 78.37% | 39,969 | $70.33 |
| Q2 2025 | -53,757 | Reduce 22.53% | 184,823 | $45.57 |
| Q1 2025 | -692,201 | Reduce 74.37% | 238,580 | $37.12 |
| Q4 2024 | +919,006 | Add 7804.72% | 930,781 | $23.08 |
| Q3 2024 | +11,775 | New Buy | 11,775 | $26.63 |
| Q3 2023 | -1.32 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +1.27 M | Add 2334.79% | 1.32 M | $21.09 |
| Q1 2023 | -100,672 | Reduce 64.93% | 54,372 | $24.19 |
| Q4 2022 | +114,675 | Add 284.07% | 155,044 | $19.42 |
| Q3 2022 | -3,566 | Reduce 8.12% | 40,369 | $13.82 |
| Q2 2022 | -241,634 | Reduce 84.61% | 43,935 | $14.79 |
| Q1 2022 | -5.15 M | Reduce 94.75% | 285,569 | $23.69 |
| Q4 2021 | -1.22 M | Reduce 18.35% | 5.43 M | $20.98 |
| Q3 2021 | -649,027 | Reduce 8.88% | 6.66 M | $15.99 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.76 M | Add 31.66% | 7.31 M | $18.58 |
| Q1 2021 | +1.1 M | Add 24.78% | 5.55 M | $21.97 |
| Q4 2020 | +226,505 | Add 5.37% | 4.45 M | $22.62 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.03 M | Add 32.12% | 4.22 M | $26.38 |
| Q2 2020 | +3.03 M | Add 1809.24% | 3.19 M | $29.49 |
| Q1 2020 | -2.18 M | Reduce 92.86% | 167,297 | $16.63 |
| Q4 2019 | +581,216 | Add 33.00% | 2.34 M | $22.34 |
| Q3 2019 | -2.34 M | Reduce 57.01% | 1.76 M | $18.27 |
| Q2 2019 | +3.19 M | Add 351.57% | 4.1 M | $17.81 |
| Q1 2019 | -1.73 M | Reduce 65.61% | 907,148 | $13.10 |
| Q4 2018 | -366,015 | Reduce 12.18% | 2.64 M | $12.55 |
| Q3 2018 | +2.72 M | Add 965.17% | 3 M | $8.58 |
| Q2 2018 | +107,368 | Add 61.48% | 282,008 | $8.21 |
| Q1 2018 | -13,817 | Reduce 7.33% | 174,640 | $9.49 |
| Q4 2017 | -19,348 | Reduce 9.31% | 188,457 | $10.19 |
| Q3 2017 | +171,849 | Add 477.94% | 207,805 | $9.29 |
| Q2 2017 | -3.37 M | Reduce 98.94% | 35,956 | $9.71 |
| Q1 2017 | -954,724 | Reduce 21.91% | 3.4 M | $10.77 |
| Q4 2016 | +135,465 | Add 3.21% | 4.36 M | $10.51 |
| Q3 2016 | -1.02 M | Reduce 19.41% | 4.22 M | $15.92 |
| Q2 2016 | +3.42 M | Add 187.89% | 5.24 M | $18.06 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.59 M | Add 703.42% | 1.82 M | $13.69 |
| Q4 2015 | +226,481 | New Buy | 226,481 | $7.10 |
| Q3 2015 | -10,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | -49,905 | Reduce 82.07% | 10,900 | $8.99 |
| Q1 2015 | -272,295 | Reduce 81.75% | 60,805 | $9.34 |
| Q4 2014 | -2.87 M | Reduce 89.58% | 333,100 | $8.70 |
| Q3 2014 | +1.12 M | Add 54.13% | 3.2 M | $12.00 |
| Q2 2014 | +1.87 M | Add 915.96% | 2.08 M | $17.21 |
| Q1 2014 | +191,200 | Add 1465.81% | 204,244 | $17.08 |
| Q4 2013 | -1,700 | Reduce 11.53% | 13,044 | $11.73 |
| Q3 2013 | -27,900 | Reduce 65.43% | 14,744 | $13.29 |
| Q2 2013 | +42,644 | Add 0.00% | 42,644 | $14.30 |
| Q4 2012 | +6,400 | Add 0.00% | 6,400 | $31.41 |
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 50 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) was in Q2 2016, adding 5,238,490 shares worth $94.61 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 2,082,326 shares of AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU), valued at approximately $179.29 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) represents approximately 0.09% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) was 7,305,081 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2021.