Cliff Asness's AVAV Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 12,091 shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) worth $2.92 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 37 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained a strategic position in AVAV, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2014, adding 66,300 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 42,100 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's AeroVironment (AVAV) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AeroVironment (AVAV) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +3,860 | Add 46.90% | 12,091 | $241.89 |
| Q3 2025 | +6,042 | Add 276.02% | 8,231 | $314.89 |
| Q2 2025 | -1,284 | Reduce 36.97% | 2,189 | $284.95 |
| Q1 2025 | -6,277 | Reduce 64.38% | 3,473 | $119.19 |
| Q4 2024 | -2,455 | Reduce 20.11% | 9,750 | $153.89 |
| Q3 2024 | +6,743 | Add 123.45% | 12,205 | $200.50 |
| Q2 2024 | -449 | Reduce 7.60% | 5,462 | $182.16 |
| Q1 2024 | +38 | Add 0.65% | 5,911 | $153.28 |
| Q4 2023 | +184 | Add 3.23% | 5,873 | $126.04 |
| Q3 2023 | +1,384 | Add 32.15% | 5,689 | $111.53 |
| Q2 2023 | +65 | Add 1.53% | 4,305 | $102.28 |
| Q1 2023 | +4,240 | New Buy | 4,240 | $91.66 |
| Q3 2021 | -3,308 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | -1,127 | Reduce 25.41% | 3,308 | $100.06 |
| Q1 2021 | -2,700 | Reduce 37.84% | 4,435 | $116.12 |
| Q4 2020 | -3,796 | Reduce 34.73% | 7,135 | $86.90 |
| Q3 2020 | +6,496 | Add 146.47% | 10,931 | $60.01 |
| Q2 2020 | +4,435 | New Buy | 4,435 | $79.59 |
| Q3 2019 | -18,897 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -11 | Reduce 0.06% | 18,897 | $56.78 |
| Q1 2019 | +2,609 | Add 16.01% | 18,908 | $68.38 |
| Q4 2018 | -3,069 | Reduce 15.85% | 16,299 | $67.98 |
| Q3 2018 | -1,749 | Reduce 8.28% | 19,368 | $112.20 |
| Q2 2018 | +4,075 | Add 23.91% | 21,117 | $71.41 |
| Q1 2018 | +4,154 | Add 32.23% | 17,042 | $45.53 |
| Q4 2017 | +5,523 | Add 74.99% | 12,888 | $56.18 |
| Q3 2017 | +1,963 | Add 36.34% | 7,365 | $54.18 |
| Q2 2017 | -2,339 | Reduce 30.22% | 5,402 | $38.13 |
| Q4 2016 | +7,741 | New Buy | 7,741 | $26.87 |
| Q3 2015 | -37,904 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | -33,448 | Reduce 46.88% | 37,904 | $26.09 |
| Q1 2015 | -42,100 | Reduce 37.11% | 71,352 | $26.50 |
| Q4 2014 | +6,452 | Add 6.03% | 113,452 | $27.25 |
| Q3 2014 | +35,000 | Add 48.61% | 107,000 | $30.07 |
| Q2 2014 | +66,300 | Add 1163.16% | 72,000 | $31.81 |
| Q1 2014 | +5,700 | New Buy | 5,700 | $40.18 |
Cliff Asness's AeroVironment Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) in Q1 2014, acquiring 5,700 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 AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) for 37 quarters since Q1 2014.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) was in Q2 2014, adding 72,000 shares worth $2.29 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 12,091 shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), valued at approximately $2.92 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) represents approximately 0.00% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) was 113,452 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014.