Cliff Asness's BKE Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 206,288 shares of The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) worth $11.02 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in BKE, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2018, adding 163,065 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2019, reducing 158,656 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's The Buckle (BKE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Buckle (BKE) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +12,423 | Add 6.41% | 206,288 | $53.42 |
| Q3 2025 | -13,192 | Reduce 6.37% | 193,865 | $58.66 |
| Q2 2025 | +112,649 | Add 119.32% | 207,057 | $45.35 |
| Q1 2025 | +8,202 | Add 9.51% | 94,408 | $38.32 |
| Q4 2024 | -11,907 | Reduce 12.14% | 86,206 | $50.81 |
| Q3 2024 | +6,697 | Add 7.33% | 98,113 | $43.97 |
| Q2 2024 | -893 | Reduce 0.97% | 91,416 | $36.94 |
| Q1 2024 | -1,406 | Reduce 1.50% | 92,309 | $40.27 |
| Q4 2023 | -15,503 | Reduce 14.19% | 93,715 | $47.52 |
| Q3 2023 | +4,260 | Add 4.06% | 109,218 | $33.39 |
| Q2 2023 | +25,330 | Add 31.81% | 104,958 | $34.60 |
| Q1 2023 | +8,706 | Add 12.28% | 79,628 | $35.69 |
| Q4 2022 | -46,161 | Reduce 39.43% | 70,922 | $45.35 |
| Q3 2022 | +18,465 | Add 18.72% | 117,083 | $31.66 |
| Q2 2022 | +12,275 | Add 14.22% | 98,618 | $27.69 |
| Q1 2022 | +28,296 | Add 48.75% | 86,343 | $33.04 |
| Q4 2021 | +2,253 | Add 4.04% | 58,047 | $42.31 |
| Q3 2021 | +20,096 | Add 56.29% | 55,794 | $39.59 |
| Q2 2021 | +5,469 | Add 18.09% | 35,698 | $49.75 |
| Q1 2021 | +2,379 | Add 8.54% | 30,229 | $39.27 |
| Q4 2020 | +6,697 | Add 31.66% | 27,850 | $29.19 |
| Q3 2020 | -6,711 | Reduce 24.08% | 21,153 | $20.38 |
| Q2 2020 | +14,374 | Add 106.55% | 27,864 | $15.68 |
| Q1 2020 | +13,490 | New Buy | 13,490 | $13.71 |
| Q3 2019 | -158,656 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -141,657 | Reduce 47.17% | 158,656 | $17.31 |
| Q1 2019 | -567 | Reduce 0.19% | 300,313 | $18.72 |
| Q4 2018 | +41,695 | Add 16.09% | 300,880 | $19.34 |
| Q3 2018 | +163,065 | Add 169.65% | 259,185 | $23.05 |
| Q2 2018 | +20,824 | Add 27.66% | 96,120 | $26.90 |
| Q1 2018 | +38,816 | Add 106.40% | 75,296 | $22.15 |
| Q4 2017 | +12,700 | Add 53.41% | 36,480 | $23.74 |
| Q3 2017 | +23,780 | New Buy | 23,780 | $16.86 |
| Q2 2016 | -7,707 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | -9,887 | Reduce 56.20% | 7,707 | $33.87 |
| Q4 2015 | -616 | Reduce 3.38% | 17,594 | $30.81 |
| Q3 2015 | -18,647 | Reduce 50.59% | 18,210 | $36.96 |
| Q2 2015 | -758 | Reduce 2.02% | 36,857 | $45.77 |
| Q1 2015 | +24,588 | Add 188.75% | 37,615 | $51.10 |
| Q4 2014 | -1,141 | Reduce 8.05% | 13,027 | $52.51 |
| Q3 2014 | -500 | Reduce 3.41% | 14,168 | $45.38 |
| Q2 2014 | -26,600 | Reduce 64.46% | 14,668 | $44.38 |
| Q1 2014 | -26,500 | Reduce 39.10% | 41,268 | $45.80 |
| Q4 2013 | -32,819 | Reduce 32.63% | 67,768 | $52.56 |
| Q3 2013 | +1,804 | Add 1.83% | 100,587 | $54.05 |
| Q2 2013 | +98,783 | Add 0.00% | 98,783 | $52.02 |
| Q4 2012 | +120,541 | Add 0.00% | 120,541 | $44.64 |
Cliff Asness's The Buckle Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) in Q4 2012, acquiring 120,541 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 The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) for 48 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) was in Q3 2018, adding 259,185 shares worth $5.97 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 206,288 shares of The Buckle, Inc. (BKE), valued at approximately $11.02 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) represents approximately 0.01% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) was 300,880 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2018.