Cliff Asness's AVY Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 542,152 shares of Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) worth $98.61 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in AVY, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2015, adding 475,953 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 1.15 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +333,013 | Add 159.23% | 542,152 | $181.88 |
| Q3 2025 | +84,556 | Add 67.87% | 209,139 | $160.44 |
| Q2 2025 | +506 | Add 0.41% | 124,583 | $174.79 |
| Q1 2025 | +24,040 | Add 24.03% | 124,077 | $176.72 |
| Q4 2024 | +68,713 | Add 219.36% | 100,037 | $187.13 |
| Q3 2024 | +17,266 | Add 122.82% | 31,324 | $220.76 |
| Q2 2024 | +2,819 | Add 25.08% | 14,058 | $218.65 |
| Q1 2024 | +1,127 | Add 11.15% | 11,239 | $223.25 |
| Q4 2023 | -26 | Reduce 0.26% | 10,112 | $201.52 |
| Q3 2023 | -6,198 | Reduce 37.94% | 10,138 | $182.67 |
| Q2 2023 | +7,532 | Add 85.55% | 16,336 | $168.40 |
| Q1 2023 | -395 | Reduce 4.29% | 8,804 | $175.58 |
| Q4 2022 | -2,139 | Reduce 18.87% | 9,199 | $180.13 |
| Q3 2022 | -25,850 | Reduce 69.51% | 11,338 | $162.73 |
| Q2 2022 | -105,036 | Reduce 73.85% | 37,188 | $160.64 |
| Q1 2022 | -151,972 | Reduce 51.66% | 142,224 | $173.97 |
| Q4 2021 | -58,349 | Reduce 16.55% | 294,196 | $214.42 |
| Q3 2021 | +107,817 | Add 44.06% | 352,545 | $207.21 |
| Q2 2021 | +4,074 | Add 1.69% | 244,728 | $209.24 |
| Q1 2021 | -63,066 | Reduce 20.76% | 240,654 | $183.65 |
| Q4 2020 | +66,215 | Add 27.88% | 303,720 | $153.20 |
| Q3 2020 | +112,378 | Add 89.81% | 237,505 | $126.54 |
| Q2 2020 | -108,868 | Reduce 46.53% | 125,127 | $112.73 |
| Q1 2020 | -52,356 | Reduce 18.28% | 233,995 | $101.87 |
| Q4 2019 | +60,854 | Add 26.99% | 286,351 | $130.82 |
| Q3 2019 | -239,703 | Reduce 51.53% | 225,497 | $113.57 |
| Q2 2019 | +6,039 | Add 1.32% | 465,200 | $115.68 |
| Q1 2019 | -292,714 | Reduce 38.93% | 459,161 | $113.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +87,638 | Add 13.19% | 751,875 | $89.83 |
| Q3 2018 | +40,007 | Add 6.41% | 664,237 | $108.35 |
| Q2 2018 | +2,146 | Add 0.34% | 624,230 | $102.10 |
| Q1 2018 | -89,384 | Reduce 12.56% | 622,084 | $106.25 |
| Q4 2017 | -172,005 | Reduce 19.47% | 711,468 | $114.86 |
| Q3 2017 | -1.15 M | Reduce 56.50% | 883,473 | $98.34 |
| Q2 2017 | -385,387 | Reduce 15.95% | 2.03 M | $88.37 |
| Q1 2017 | -136,009 | Reduce 5.33% | 2.42 M | $80.60 |
| Q4 2016 | +394,003 | Add 18.25% | 2.55 M | $70.22 |
| Q3 2016 | +343,294 | Add 18.91% | 2.16 M | $77.79 |
| Q2 2016 | +35,176 | Add 1.98% | 1.82 M | $74.75 |
| Q1 2016 | -389,874 | Reduce 17.97% | 1.78 M | $72.11 |
| Q4 2015 | +403,191 | Add 22.82% | 2.17 M | $62.66 |
| Q3 2015 | +475,953 | Add 36.88% | 1.77 M | $56.57 |
| Q2 2015 | +102,774 | Add 8.65% | 1.29 M | $60.94 |
| Q1 2015 | -55,384 | Reduce 4.45% | 1.19 M | $52.91 |
| Q4 2014 | -260,293 | Reduce 17.31% | 1.24 M | $51.88 |
| Q3 2014 | -107,665 | Reduce 6.68% | 1.5 M | $44.65 |
| Q2 2014 | +1,700 | Add 0.11% | 1.61 M | $51.25 |
| Q1 2014 | +126,544 | Add 8.53% | 1.61 M | $50.67 |
| Q4 2013 | +36,600 | Add 2.53% | 1.48 M | $50.19 |
| Q3 2013 | -6,157 | Reduce 0.42% | 1.45 M | $43.52 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.45 M | Add 0.00% | 1.45 M | $42.76 |
| Q4 2012 | +1.33 M | Add 0.00% | 1.33 M | $34.92 |
Cliff Asness's Avery Dennison Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) in Q4 2012, acquiring 1,325,270 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 Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) for 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,452,500 shares worth $62.11 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 542,152 shares of Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY), valued at approximately $98.61 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) represents approximately 0.05% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) was 2,552,362 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2016.