Cliff Asness's AVAV Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 8,231 shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) worth $2.59 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in AVAV, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2014 | +5,700 | New Buy | 5,700 | $40.18 |
| Q2 2014 | +66,300 | Add 1163.16% | 72,000 | $31.81 |
| Q3 2014 | +35,000 | Add 48.61% | 107,000 | $30.07 |
| Q4 2014 | +6,452 | Add 6.03% | 113,452 | $27.25 |
| Q1 2015 | -42,100 | Reduce 37.11% | 71,352 | $26.50 |
| Q2 2015 | -33,448 | Reduce 46.88% | 37,904 | $26.09 |
| Q3 2015 | -37,904 | Sold Out | 37,904 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +7,741 | New Buy | 7,741 | $26.87 |
| Q2 2017 | -2,339 | Reduce 30.22% | 5,402 | $38.13 |
| Q3 2017 | +1,963 | Add 36.34% | 7,365 | $54.18 |
| Q4 2017 | +5,523 | Add 74.99% | 12,888 | $56.18 |
| Q1 2018 | +4,154 | Add 32.23% | 17,042 | $45.53 |
| Q2 2018 | +4,075 | Add 23.91% | 21,117 | $71.41 |
| Q3 2018 | -1,749 | Reduce 8.28% | 19,368 | $112.20 |
| Q4 2018 | -3,069 | Reduce 15.85% | 16,299 | $67.98 |
| Q1 2019 | +2,609 | Add 16.01% | 18,908 | $68.38 |
| Q2 2019 | -11 | Reduce 0.06% | 18,897 | $56.78 |
| Q3 2019 | -18,897 | Sold Out | 18,897 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +4,435 | New Buy | 4,435 | $79.59 |
| Q3 2020 | +6,496 | Add 146.47% | 10,931 | $60.01 |
| Q4 2020 | -3,796 | Reduce 34.73% | 7,135 | $86.90 |
| Q1 2021 | -2,700 | Reduce 37.84% | 4,435 | $116.12 |
| Q2 2021 | -1,127 | Reduce 25.41% | 3,308 | $100.06 |
| Q3 2021 | -3,308 | Sold Out | 3,308 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +4,240 | New Buy | 4,240 | $91.66 |
| Q2 2023 | +65 | Add 1.53% | 4,305 | $102.28 |
| Q3 2023 | +1,384 | Add 32.15% | 5,689 | $111.53 |
| Q4 2023 | +184 | Add 3.23% | 5,873 | $126.04 |
| Q1 2024 | +38 | Add 0.65% | 5,911 | $153.28 |
| Q2 2024 | -449 | Reduce 7.60% | 5,462 | $182.16 |
| Q3 2024 | +6,743 | Add 123.45% | 12,205 | $200.50 |
| Q4 2024 | -2,455 | Reduce 20.11% | 9,750 | $153.89 |
| Q1 2025 | -6,277 | Reduce 64.38% | 3,473 | $119.19 |
| Q2 2025 | -1,284 | Reduce 36.97% | 2,189 | $284.95 |
| Q3 2025 | +6,042 | Add 276.02% | 8,231 | $314.89 |
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 47 quarters since Q1 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) was in Q2 2014, adding 72,000 shares worth $2.29 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 8,231 shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), valued at approximately $2.59 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) 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 AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) was 113,452 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.