Cliff Asness's BABA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 2,038 shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) worth $364,180, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained a strategic position in BABA, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2016, adding 1.23 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2023, reducing 3.35 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +409,913 | New Buy | 409,913 | $81.27 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.23 M | Add 301.17% | 1.64 M | $79.03 |
| Q2 2016 | +771,608 | Add 46.92% | 2.42 M | $79.53 |
| Q3 2016 | +1.16 M | Add 48.11% | 3.58 M | $105.79 |
| Q4 2016 | +227,721 | Add 6.36% | 3.81 M | $87.81 |
| Q1 2017 | -8,784 | Reduce 0.23% | 3.8 M | $107.83 |
| Q2 2017 | +86,866 | Add 2.29% | 3.88 M | $140.90 |
| Q3 2017 | +38,240 | Add 0.98% | 3.92 M | $172.71 |
| Q4 2017 | -27,548 | Reduce 0.70% | 3.89 M | $172.43 |
| Q1 2018 | -193,919 | Reduce 4.98% | 3.7 M | $183.54 |
| Q2 2018 | -40,744 | Reduce 1.10% | 3.66 M | $185.53 |
| Q3 2018 | +65,014 | Add 1.78% | 3.73 M | $164.76 |
| Q4 2018 | +269,578 | Add 7.24% | 3.99 M | $137.07 |
| Q1 2019 | -65,347 | Reduce 1.64% | 3.93 M | $182.45 |
| Q2 2019 | -7,067 | Reduce 0.18% | 3.92 M | $169.45 |
| Q3 2019 | -234,022 | Reduce 5.97% | 3.69 M | $167.23 |
| Q4 2019 | +417,427 | Add 11.32% | 4.11 M | $212.10 |
| Q1 2020 | -477,589 | Reduce 11.63% | 3.63 M | $194.48 |
| Q2 2020 | +159,414 | Add 4.39% | 3.79 M | $215.70 |
| Q3 2020 | -115,454 | Reduce 3.05% | 3.67 M | $293.98 |
| Q4 2020 | -171,020 | Reduce 4.66% | 3.5 M | $232.73 |
| Q1 2021 | -67,506 | Reduce 1.93% | 3.43 M | $226.73 |
| Q2 2021 | -67,394 | Reduce 1.96% | 3.37 M | $226.78 |
| Q3 2021 | -3.37 M | Sold Out | 3.37 M | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +11,396 | New Buy | 11,396 | $86.74 |
| Q4 2023 | -11,396 | Sold Out | 11,396 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +5,537 | New Buy | 5,537 | $106.12 |
| Q4 2024 | -5,537 | Sold Out | 5,537 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +1,923 | New Buy | 1,923 | $132.23 |
| Q2 2025 | -1,923 | Sold Out | 1,923 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +2,038 | New Buy | 2,038 | $178.69 |
Cliff Asness's Alibaba Group Holding Limited Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) in Q4 2015, acquiring 409,913 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 Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) was in Q1 2016, adding 1,644,430 shares worth $129.96 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 2,038 shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA), valued at approximately $364,180. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) represents approximately 0.00% 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 Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) was 4,105,871 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.