Cliff Asness's AVD Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 167,499 shares of American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) worth $417,072, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in AVD, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2025, adding 236,212 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2025, reducing 267,177 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -27,593 | Reduce 14.14% | 167,499 | $2.49 |
| Q4 2025 | -105,770 | Reduce 35.16% | 195,092 | $3.82 |
| Q3 2025 | -267,177 | Reduce 47.03% | 300,862 | $5.74 |
| Q2 2025 | +131,352 | Add 30.08% | 568,039 | $3.92 |
| Q1 2025 | +236,212 | Add 117.83% | 436,687 | $4.40 |
| Q4 2024 | +141,436 | Add 239.56% | 200,475 | $4.63 |
| Q3 2024 | -57,994 | Reduce 49.55% | 59,039 | $5.30 |
| Q2 2024 | +117,033 | New Buy | 117,033 | $8.60 |
| Q1 2024 | -21,469 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | -48,169 | Reduce 69.17% | 21,469 | $10.97 |
| Q3 2023 | -51,332 | Reduce 42.43% | 69,638 | $10.93 |
| Q2 2023 | -6,438 | Reduce 5.05% | 120,970 | $17.87 |
| Q1 2023 | +8,606 | Add 7.24% | 127,408 | $21.88 |
| Q4 2022 | -65,497 | Reduce 35.54% | 118,802 | $21.71 |
| Q3 2022 | +80,700 | Add 77.90% | 184,299 | $18.70 |
| Q2 2022 | -7,006 | Reduce 6.33% | 103,599 | $22.35 |
| Q1 2022 | +5,053 | Add 4.79% | 110,605 | $20.32 |
| Q4 2021 | +20,558 | Add 24.19% | 105,552 | $16.39 |
| Q3 2021 | +21,768 | Add 34.43% | 84,994 | $15.05 |
| Q2 2021 | +49,434 | Add 358.43% | 63,226 | $17.51 |
| Q1 2021 | -3,634 | Reduce 20.85% | 13,792 | $20.37 |
| Q4 2020 | +3,662 | Add 26.61% | 17,426 | $15.49 |
| Q3 2020 | +2,899 | Add 26.68% | 13,764 | $13.15 |
| Q2 2020 | -168 | Reduce 1.52% | 10,865 | $13.81 |
| Q1 2020 | +11,033 | New Buy | 11,033 | $14.50 |
| Q4 2018 | -21,012 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -21,298 | Reduce 50.34% | 21,012 | $17.99 |
| Q2 2018 | -38,179 | Reduce 47.43% | 42,310 | $22.95 |
| Q1 2018 | +8,160 | Add 11.28% | 80,489 | $20.20 |
| Q4 2017 | +90 | Add 0.12% | 72,329 | $19.65 |
| Q3 2017 | -10,423 | Reduce 12.61% | 72,239 | $22.90 |
| Q2 2017 | +6,768 | Add 8.92% | 82,662 | $17.25 |
| Q1 2017 | +8,959 | Add 13.38% | 75,894 | $16.60 |
| Q4 2016 | -3,814 | Reduce 5.39% | 66,935 | $19.15 |
| Q3 2016 | +9,250 | Add 15.04% | 70,749 | $16.06 |
| Q2 2016 | +12,887 | Add 26.51% | 61,499 | $15.11 |
| Q1 2016 | +48,612 | New Buy | 48,612 | $15.78 |
| Q1 2014 | -12,023 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | -25,300 | Reduce 67.79% | 12,023 | $26.95 |
| Q2 2013 | +37,323 | Add 0.00% | 37,323 | $23.42 |
| Q4 2012 | +37,323 | Add 0.00% | 37,323 | $31.08 |
Cliff Asness's American Vanguard Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) in Q4 2012, acquiring 37,323 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 American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) for 43 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) was in Q1 2025, adding 436,687 shares worth $1.92 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 167,499 shares of American Vanguard Corporation (AVD), valued at approximately $417,072.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) 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 American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) was 568,039 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2025.