Cliff Asness's AWK Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 487,886 shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) worth $63.67 M, representing 0.03% 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 AWK, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2019, adding 368,489 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 319,338 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's American Water Works Company (AWK) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly American Water Works Company (AWK) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -205,835 | Reduce 29.67% | 487,886 | $130.50 |
| Q3 2025 | +285,555 | Add 69.96% | 693,721 | $139.19 |
| Q2 2025 | +208,462 | Add 104.39% | 408,166 | $139.11 |
| Q1 2025 | +146,792 | Add 277.43% | 199,704 | $147.52 |
| Q4 2024 | +38,420 | Add 265.11% | 52,912 | $124.49 |
| Q3 2024 | -16,791 | Reduce 53.67% | 14,492 | $144.22 |
| Q2 2024 | +5,564 | Add 21.63% | 31,283 | $128.60 |
| Q1 2024 | -55,442 | Reduce 68.31% | 25,719 | $120.62 |
| Q4 2023 | -49,381 | Reduce 37.83% | 81,161 | $131.99 |
| Q3 2023 | -67,442 | Reduce 34.06% | 130,542 | $123.83 |
| Q2 2023 | -11,730 | Reduce 5.59% | 197,984 | $141.24 |
| Q1 2023 | +82,672 | Add 65.07% | 209,714 | $146.49 |
| Q4 2022 | -21,433 | Reduce 14.44% | 127,042 | $152.42 |
| Q3 2022 | -31,748 | Reduce 17.62% | 148,475 | $130.16 |
| Q2 2022 | -116,665 | Reduce 39.30% | 180,223 | $145.66 |
| Q1 2022 | -55,023 | Reduce 15.64% | 296,888 | $165.53 |
| Q4 2021 | -17,605 | Reduce 4.76% | 351,911 | $188.01 |
| Q3 2021 | +13,169 | Add 3.70% | 369,516 | $169.04 |
| Q2 2021 | -61,783 | Reduce 14.78% | 356,347 | $154.13 |
| Q1 2021 | -94,067 | Reduce 18.37% | 418,130 | $148.03 |
| Q4 2020 | +41,805 | Add 8.89% | 512,197 | $151.89 |
| Q3 2020 | +20,067 | Add 4.46% | 470,392 | $144.88 |
| Q2 2020 | -319,338 | Reduce 41.49% | 450,325 | $126.13 |
| Q1 2020 | -293,129 | Reduce 27.58% | 769,663 | $119.56 |
| Q4 2019 | -60,860 | Reduce 5.42% | 1.06 M | $122.85 |
| Q3 2019 | +368,489 | Add 48.80% | 1.12 M | $124.23 |
| Q2 2019 | +1,060 | Add 0.14% | 755,163 | $115.33 |
| Q1 2019 | +265,795 | Add 54.43% | 754,103 | $104.26 |
| Q4 2018 | +33,027 | Add 7.25% | 488,308 | $90.77 |
| Q3 2018 | -66,308 | Reduce 12.71% | 455,281 | $87.97 |
| Q2 2018 | +18,369 | Add 3.65% | 521,589 | $85.38 |
| Q1 2018 | +46,166 | Add 10.10% | 503,220 | $82.13 |
| Q4 2017 | +104,320 | Add 29.57% | 457,054 | $91.49 |
| Q3 2017 | -20,669 | Reduce 5.54% | 352,734 | $80.91 |
| Q2 2017 | -11,685 | Reduce 3.03% | 373,403 | $77.95 |
| Q1 2017 | -215,420 | Reduce 35.87% | 385,088 | $77.77 |
| Q4 2016 | +92,600 | Add 18.23% | 600,508 | $72.36 |
| Q3 2016 | +65,050 | Add 14.69% | 507,908 | $74.84 |
| Q2 2016 | +87,211 | Add 24.52% | 442,858 | $84.51 |
| Q1 2016 | +74,587 | Add 26.54% | 355,647 | $68.93 |
| Q4 2015 | +57,431 | Add 25.68% | 281,060 | $59.75 |
| Q3 2015 | +6,514 | Add 3.00% | 223,629 | $55.08 |
| Q2 2015 | -20,271 | Reduce 8.54% | 217,115 | $48.63 |
| Q1 2015 | -91,752 | Reduce 27.88% | 237,386 | $54.21 |
| Q4 2014 | +159,443 | Add 93.96% | 329,138 | $53.30 |
| Q3 2014 | +31,441 | Add 22.74% | 169,695 | $48.23 |
| Q1 2014 | -38,019 | Reduce 21.57% | 138,254 | $45.40 |
| Q4 2013 | +32,500 | Add 22.61% | 176,273 | $42.26 |
| Q3 2013 | +47,367 | Add 49.13% | 143,773 | $41.28 |
| Q2 2013 | +96,406 | Add 0.00% | 96,406 | $41.23 |
| Q4 2012 | +87,181 | Add 0.00% | 87,181 | $37.13 |
Cliff Asness's American Water Works Company Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) in Q4 2012, acquiring 87,181 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 Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) for 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) was in Q3 2019, adding 1,123,652 shares worth $139.59 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 487,886 shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), valued at approximately $63.67 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) represents approximately 0.03% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) was 1,123,652 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019.