Cliff Asness's AXP Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 325.2K shares of American Express Company (AXP) worth $108.02 M, representing 0.07% 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 AXP, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 390.6K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 316.2K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's American Express Company (AXP) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly American Express Company (AXP) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +48,441 | Add 0.00% | 48,440 | $57.47 |
| Q2 2013 | +26,841 | Add 0.00% | 26,840 | $74.78 |
| Q3 2013 | -800 | Reduce 2.98% | 26,040 | $75.54 |
| Q4 2013 | +58,757 | Add 225.64% | 84,797 | $90.73 |
| Q1 2014 | +142,600 | Add 168.17% | 227,397 | $90.03 |
| Q2 2014 | -28,600 | Reduce 12.58% | 198,797 | $94.87 |
| Q3 2014 | +259,133 | Add 130.35% | 457,930 | $87.54 |
| Q4 2014 | +41,563 | Add 9.08% | 499,493 | $93.04 |
| Q1 2015 | -316,228 | Reduce 63.31% | 183,265 | $78.12 |
| Q2 2015 | -74,586 | Reduce 40.70% | 108,679 | $77.72 |
| Q3 2015 | -30,252 | Reduce 27.84% | 78,427 | $74.13 |
| Q4 2015 | +173,531 | Add 221.26% | 251,958 | $69.55 |
| Q1 2016 | -152,299 | Reduce 60.45% | 99,659 | $61.40 |
| Q2 2016 | -16,800 | Reduce 16.86% | 82,859 | $60.77 |
| Q3 2016 | -19,320 | Reduce 23.32% | 63,539 | $64.04 |
| Q4 2016 | +390,563 | Add 614.68% | 454,102 | $74.08 |
| Q1 2017 | -104,149 | Reduce 22.94% | 349,953 | $79.11 |
| Q2 2017 | +45,097 | Add 12.89% | 395,050 | $84.24 |
| Q3 2017 | -149,221 | Reduce 37.77% | 245,829 | $90.49 |
| Q4 2017 | +193,269 | Add 78.62% | 439,098 | $99.31 |
| Q1 2018 | +87,842 | Add 20.01% | 526,940 | $93.28 |
| Q2 2018 | +201,208 | Add 38.18% | 728,148 | $98.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -187,428 | Reduce 25.74% | 540,720 | $106.49 |
| Q4 2018 | -59,298 | Reduce 10.97% | 481,422 | $95.32 |
| Q1 2019 | -128,546 | Reduce 26.70% | 352,876 | $109.30 |
| Q2 2019 | +164,864 | Add 46.72% | 517,740 | $123.44 |
| Q3 2019 | +45,804 | Add 8.85% | 563,544 | $118.28 |
| Q4 2019 | -24,108 | Reduce 4.28% | 539,436 | $124.49 |
| Q1 2020 | -73,360 | Reduce 13.60% | 466,076 | $85.61 |
| Q2 2020 | -75,775 | Reduce 16.26% | 390,301 | $93.79 |
| Q3 2020 | -214,710 | Reduce 55.01% | 175,591 | $99.44 |
| Q4 2020 | -96,894 | Reduce 55.18% | 78,697 | $119.56 |
| Q1 2021 | -16,451 | Reduce 20.90% | 62,246 | $141.44 |
| Q2 2021 | +10,662 | Add 17.13% | 72,908 | $164.93 |
| Q3 2021 | +23,929 | Add 32.82% | 96,837 | $167.53 |
| Q4 2021 | +45,298 | Add 46.78% | 142,135 | $163.60 |
| Q1 2022 | -70,766 | Reduce 49.79% | 71,369 | $187.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +12,332 | Add 17.28% | 83,701 | $134.83 |
| Q3 2022 | +124,249 | Add 148.44% | 207,950 | $134.91 |
| Q4 2022 | -20,030 | Reduce 9.63% | 187,920 | $146.10 |
| Q1 2023 | +29,913 | Add 15.92% | 217,833 | $161.94 |
| Q2 2023 | -40,546 | Reduce 18.61% | 177,287 | $174.20 |
| Q3 2023 | -72,064 | Reduce 40.65% | 105,223 | $149.19 |
| Q4 2023 | +103,355 | Add 98.22% | 208,578 | $187.34 |
| Q1 2024 | -125,317 | Reduce 60.08% | 83,261 | $227.03 |
| Q2 2024 | +25,937 | Add 31.15% | 109,198 | $231.55 |
| Q3 2024 | +75,527 | Add 69.17% | 184,725 | $268.94 |
| Q4 2024 | +48,681 | Add 26.35% | 233,406 | $296.79 |
| Q1 2025 | +95,305 | Add 40.83% | 328,711 | $260.98 |
| Q2 2025 | +11,191 | Add 3.40% | 339,902 | $318.98 |
| Q3 2025 | -14,710 | Reduce 4.33% | 325,192 | $332.16 |
Cliff Asness's American Express Company Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased American Express Company (AXP) in Q4 2012, acquiring 48,440 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 Express Company (AXP) 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 Express Company (AXP) was in Q4 2016, adding 454,102 shares worth $33.64 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 325,192 shares of American Express Company (AXP), valued at approximately $108.02 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, American Express Company (AXP) represents approximately 0.07% 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 Express Company (AXP) was 728,148 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.