Cliff Asness's BKE Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 193,865 shares of The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) worth $11.37 M, representing 0.01% 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 BKE, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2018, adding 163,065 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 145,166 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +120,542 | Add 0.00% | 120,541 | $44.64 |
| Q2 2013 | +98,784 | Add 0.00% | 98,783 | $52.02 |
| Q3 2013 | +1,804 | Add 1.83% | 100,587 | $54.05 |
| Q4 2013 | -32,819 | Reduce 32.63% | 67,768 | $52.56 |
| Q1 2014 | -26,500 | Reduce 39.10% | 41,268 | $45.80 |
| Q2 2014 | -26,600 | Reduce 64.46% | 14,668 | $44.38 |
| Q3 2014 | -500 | Reduce 3.41% | 14,168 | $45.38 |
| Q4 2014 | -1,141 | Reduce 8.05% | 13,027 | $52.51 |
| Q1 2015 | +24,588 | Add 188.75% | 37,615 | $51.10 |
| Q2 2015 | -758 | Reduce 2.02% | 36,857 | $45.77 |
| Q3 2015 | -18,647 | Reduce 50.59% | 18,210 | $36.96 |
| Q4 2015 | -616 | Reduce 3.38% | 17,594 | $30.81 |
| Q1 2016 | -9,887 | Reduce 56.20% | 7,707 | $33.87 |
| Q2 2016 | -7,707 | Sold Out | 7,707 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +23,780 | New Buy | 23,780 | $16.86 |
| Q4 2017 | +12,700 | Add 53.41% | 36,480 | $23.74 |
| Q1 2018 | +38,816 | Add 106.40% | 75,296 | $22.15 |
| Q2 2018 | +20,824 | Add 27.66% | 96,120 | $26.90 |
| Q3 2018 | +163,065 | Add 169.65% | 259,185 | $23.05 |
| Q4 2018 | +41,695 | Add 16.09% | 300,880 | $19.34 |
| Q1 2019 | -567 | Reduce 0.19% | 300,313 | $18.72 |
| Q2 2019 | -141,657 | Reduce 47.17% | 158,656 | $17.31 |
| Q3 2019 | -158,656 | Sold Out | 158,656 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +13,490 | New Buy | 13,490 | $13.71 |
| Q2 2020 | +14,374 | Add 106.55% | 27,864 | $15.68 |
| Q3 2020 | -6,711 | Reduce 24.08% | 21,153 | $20.38 |
| Q4 2020 | +6,697 | Add 31.66% | 27,850 | $29.19 |
| Q1 2021 | +2,379 | Add 8.54% | 30,229 | $39.27 |
| Q2 2021 | +5,469 | Add 18.09% | 35,698 | $49.75 |
| Q3 2021 | +20,096 | Add 56.29% | 55,794 | $39.59 |
| Q4 2021 | +2,253 | Add 4.04% | 58,047 | $42.31 |
| Q1 2022 | +28,296 | Add 48.75% | 86,343 | $33.04 |
| Q2 2022 | +12,275 | Add 14.22% | 98,618 | $27.69 |
| Q3 2022 | +18,465 | Add 18.72% | 117,083 | $31.66 |
| Q4 2022 | -46,161 | Reduce 39.43% | 70,922 | $45.35 |
| Q1 2023 | +8,706 | Add 12.28% | 79,628 | $35.69 |
| Q2 2023 | +25,330 | Add 31.81% | 104,958 | $34.60 |
| Q3 2023 | +4,260 | Add 4.06% | 109,218 | $33.39 |
| Q4 2023 | -15,503 | Reduce 14.19% | 93,715 | $47.52 |
| Q1 2024 | -1,406 | Reduce 1.50% | 92,309 | $40.27 |
| Q2 2024 | -893 | Reduce 0.97% | 91,416 | $36.94 |
| Q3 2024 | +6,697 | Add 7.33% | 98,113 | $43.97 |
| Q4 2024 | -11,907 | Reduce 12.14% | 86,206 | $50.81 |
| Q1 2025 | +8,202 | Add 9.51% | 94,408 | $38.32 |
| Q2 2025 | +112,649 | Add 119.32% | 207,057 | $45.35 |
| Q3 2025 | -13,192 | Reduce 6.37% | 193,865 | $58.66 |
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 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) was in Q3 2018, adding 259,185 shares worth $5.97 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 193,865 shares of The Buckle, Inc. (BKE), valued at approximately $11.37 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) was 300,880 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.