Cliff Asness's CBT Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 845,920 shares of Cabot Corporation (CBT) worth $56.07 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in CBT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2016, adding 551,834 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2018, reducing 694,454 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Cabot Corporation (CBT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Cabot Corporation (CBT) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -47,840 | Reduce 5.35% | 845,920 | $66.28 |
| Q3 2025 | +25,814 | Add 2.97% | 893,760 | $76.05 |
| Q2 2025 | +478,702 | Add 122.98% | 867,946 | $75.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +172,410 | Add 79.51% | 389,244 | $81.25 |
| Q4 2024 | -10,797 | Reduce 4.74% | 216,834 | $91.15 |
| Q3 2024 | +15,987 | Add 7.55% | 227,631 | $110.66 |
| Q2 2024 | +22,566 | Add 11.93% | 211,644 | $91.89 |
| Q1 2024 | +50,868 | Add 36.80% | 189,078 | $91.73 |
| Q4 2023 | -38,242 | Reduce 21.67% | 138,210 | $83.50 |
| Q3 2023 | +137,294 | Add 350.62% | 176,452 | $69.27 |
| Q2 2023 | +19,174 | Add 95.95% | 39,158 | $66.50 |
| Q1 2023 | +11,560 | Add 137.23% | 19,984 | $76.64 |
| Q4 2022 | -82 | Reduce 0.96% | 8,424 | $65.74 |
| Q3 2022 | +1,439 | Add 20.36% | 8,506 | $63.84 |
| Q2 2022 | -1,993 | Reduce 22.00% | 7,067 | $62.26 |
| Q1 2022 | -63,490 | Reduce 87.51% | 9,060 | $68.43 |
| Q4 2021 | -17,938 | Reduce 19.82% | 72,550 | $55.42 |
| Q3 2021 | -126,183 | Reduce 58.24% | 90,488 | $50.12 |
| Q2 2021 | -236,368 | Reduce 52.17% | 216,671 | $56.93 |
| Q1 2021 | -47,712 | Reduce 9.53% | 453,039 | $52.44 |
| Q4 2020 | -211,675 | Reduce 29.71% | 500,751 | $44.88 |
| Q3 2020 | -28,764 | Reduce 3.88% | 712,426 | $36.03 |
| Q2 2020 | -230,663 | Reduce 23.73% | 741,190 | $35.97 |
| Q1 2020 | +119,444 | Add 14.01% | 971,853 | $26.12 |
| Q4 2019 | +65,357 | Add 8.30% | 852,409 | $47.51 |
| Q3 2019 | +211,238 | Add 36.69% | 787,052 | $44.74 |
| Q2 2019 | -81,900 | Reduce 12.45% | 575,814 | $47.10 |
| Q1 2019 | -67,828 | Reduce 9.35% | 657,714 | $41.63 |
| Q4 2018 | -175,188 | Reduce 19.45% | 725,542 | $42.94 |
| Q3 2018 | -34,185 | Reduce 3.66% | 900,730 | $62.72 |
| Q2 2018 | -191,453 | Reduce 17.00% | 934,915 | $61.77 |
| Q1 2018 | -694,454 | Reduce 38.14% | 1.13 M | $55.72 |
| Q4 2017 | -247,716 | Reduce 11.98% | 1.82 M | $61.59 |
| Q3 2017 | -185,967 | Reduce 8.25% | 2.07 M | $55.95 |
| Q2 2017 | -248,992 | Reduce 9.95% | 2.25 M | $53.43 |
| Q1 2017 | +31,318 | Add 1.27% | 2.5 M | $59.91 |
| Q4 2016 | +324,021 | Add 15.08% | 2.47 M | $50.54 |
| Q3 2016 | +483,179 | Add 29.02% | 2.15 M | $52.41 |
| Q2 2016 | +551,834 | Add 49.57% | 1.66 M | $45.66 |
| Q1 2016 | +415,369 | Add 59.53% | 1.11 M | $48.33 |
| Q4 2015 | +265,301 | Add 61.34% | 697,776 | $40.88 |
| Q3 2015 | +181,597 | Add 72.38% | 432,475 | $31.56 |
| Q2 2015 | +54,626 | Add 27.83% | 250,878 | $37.29 |
| Q1 2015 | -15,800 | Reduce 7.45% | 196,252 | $45.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -400 | Reduce 0.19% | 212,052 | $43.86 |
| Q3 2014 | +85,300 | Add 67.09% | 212,452 | $50.77 |
| Q2 2014 | +53,700 | Add 73.11% | 127,152 | $57.99 |
| Q1 2014 | +1,900 | Add 2.66% | 73,452 | $59.06 |
| Q4 2013 | +552 | Add 0.78% | 71,552 | $51.40 |
| Q3 2013 | -71,159 | Reduce 50.06% | 71,000 | $42.70 |
| Q2 2013 | +142,159 | Add 0.00% | 142,159 | $37.42 |
| Q4 2012 | +274,829 | Add 0.00% | 274,829 | $39.79 |
Cliff Asness's Cabot Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Cabot Corporation (CBT) in Q4 2012, acquiring 274,829 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 Cabot Corporation (CBT) for 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Cabot Corporation (CBT) was in Q2 2016, adding 1,664,979 shares worth $76.02 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 845,920 shares of Cabot Corporation (CBT), valued at approximately $56.07 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Cabot Corporation (CBT) represents approximately 0.03% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Cabot Corporation (CBT) was 2,503,497 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2017.