Cliff Asness's AWK Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 693,721 shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) worth $96.56 M, representing 0.06% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +87,182 | Add 0.00% | 87,181 | $37.13 |
| Q2 2013 | +96,407 | Add 0.00% | 96,406 | $41.23 |
| Q3 2013 | +47,367 | Add 49.13% | 143,773 | $41.28 |
| Q4 2013 | +32,500 | Add 22.61% | 176,273 | $42.26 |
| Q1 2014 | -38,019 | Reduce 21.57% | 138,254 | $45.40 |
| Q3 2014 | +31,441 | Add 22.74% | 169,695 | $48.23 |
| Q4 2014 | +159,443 | Add 93.96% | 329,138 | $53.30 |
| Q1 2015 | -91,752 | Reduce 27.88% | 237,386 | $54.21 |
| Q2 2015 | -20,271 | Reduce 8.54% | 217,115 | $48.63 |
| Q3 2015 | +6,514 | Add 3.00% | 223,629 | $55.08 |
| Q4 2015 | +57,431 | Add 25.68% | 281,060 | $59.75 |
| Q1 2016 | +74,587 | Add 26.54% | 355,647 | $68.93 |
| Q2 2016 | +87,211 | Add 24.52% | 442,858 | $84.51 |
| Q3 2016 | +65,050 | Add 14.69% | 507,908 | $74.84 |
| Q4 2016 | +92,600 | Add 18.23% | 600,508 | $72.36 |
| Q1 2017 | -215,420 | Reduce 35.87% | 385,088 | $77.77 |
| Q2 2017 | -11,685 | Reduce 3.03% | 373,403 | $77.95 |
| Q3 2017 | -20,669 | Reduce 5.54% | 352,734 | $80.91 |
| Q4 2017 | +104,320 | Add 29.57% | 457,054 | $91.49 |
| Q1 2018 | +46,166 | Add 10.10% | 503,220 | $82.13 |
| Q2 2018 | +18,369 | Add 3.65% | 521,589 | $85.38 |
| Q3 2018 | -66,308 | Reduce 12.71% | 455,281 | $87.97 |
| Q4 2018 | +33,027 | Add 7.25% | 488,308 | $90.77 |
| Q1 2019 | +265,795 | Add 54.43% | 754,103 | $104.26 |
| Q2 2019 | +1,060 | Add 0.14% | 755,163 | $115.33 |
| Q3 2019 | +368,489 | Add 48.80% | 1.12 M | $124.23 |
| Q4 2019 | -60,860 | Reduce 5.42% | 1.06 M | $122.85 |
| Q1 2020 | -293,129 | Reduce 27.58% | 769,663 | $119.56 |
| Q2 2020 | -319,338 | Reduce 41.49% | 450,325 | $126.13 |
| Q3 2020 | +20,067 | Add 4.46% | 470,392 | $144.88 |
| Q4 2020 | +41,805 | Add 8.89% | 512,197 | $151.89 |
| Q1 2021 | -94,067 | Reduce 18.37% | 418,130 | $148.03 |
| Q2 2021 | -61,783 | Reduce 14.78% | 356,347 | $154.13 |
| Q3 2021 | +13,169 | Add 3.70% | 369,516 | $169.04 |
| Q4 2021 | -17,605 | Reduce 4.76% | 351,911 | $188.01 |
| Q1 2022 | -55,023 | Reduce 15.64% | 296,888 | $165.53 |
| Q2 2022 | -116,665 | Reduce 39.30% | 180,223 | $145.66 |
| Q3 2022 | -31,748 | Reduce 17.62% | 148,475 | $130.16 |
| Q4 2022 | -21,433 | Reduce 14.44% | 127,042 | $152.42 |
| Q1 2023 | +82,672 | Add 65.07% | 209,714 | $146.49 |
| Q2 2023 | -11,730 | Reduce 5.59% | 197,984 | $141.24 |
| Q3 2023 | -67,442 | Reduce 34.06% | 130,542 | $123.83 |
| Q4 2023 | -49,381 | Reduce 37.83% | 81,161 | $131.99 |
| Q1 2024 | -55,442 | Reduce 68.31% | 25,719 | $120.62 |
| Q2 2024 | +5,564 | Add 21.63% | 31,283 | $128.60 |
| Q3 2024 | -16,791 | Reduce 53.67% | 14,492 | $144.22 |
| Q4 2024 | +38,420 | Add 265.11% | 52,912 | $124.49 |
| Q1 2025 | +146,792 | Add 277.43% | 199,704 | $147.52 |
| Q2 2025 | +208,462 | Add 104.39% | 408,166 | $139.11 |
| Q3 2025 | +285,555 | Add 69.96% | 693,721 | $139.19 |
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 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
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. 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 693,721 shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), valued at approximately $96.56 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) represents approximately 0.06% 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 American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) was 1,123,652 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.