Cliff Asness's CBT Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 893,760 shares of Cabot Corporation (CBT) worth $67.97 M, representing 0.04% 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 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +274,830 | Add 0.00% | 274,829 | $39.79 |
| Q2 2013 | +142,160 | Add 0.00% | 142,159 | $37.42 |
| Q3 2013 | -71,159 | Reduce 50.06% | 71,000 | $42.70 |
| Q4 2013 | +552 | Add 0.78% | 71,552 | $51.40 |
| Q1 2014 | +1,900 | Add 2.66% | 73,452 | $59.06 |
| Q2 2014 | +53,700 | Add 73.11% | 127,152 | $57.99 |
| Q3 2014 | +85,300 | Add 67.09% | 212,452 | $50.77 |
| Q4 2014 | -400 | Reduce 0.19% | 212,052 | $43.86 |
| Q1 2015 | -15,800 | Reduce 7.45% | 196,252 | $45.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +54,626 | Add 27.83% | 250,878 | $37.29 |
| Q3 2015 | +181,597 | Add 72.38% | 432,475 | $31.56 |
| Q4 2015 | +265,301 | Add 61.34% | 697,776 | $40.88 |
| Q1 2016 | +415,369 | Add 59.53% | 1.11 M | $48.33 |
| Q2 2016 | +551,834 | Add 49.57% | 1.66 M | $45.66 |
| Q3 2016 | +483,179 | Add 29.02% | 2.15 M | $52.41 |
| Q4 2016 | +324,021 | Add 15.08% | 2.47 M | $50.54 |
| Q1 2017 | +31,318 | Add 1.27% | 2.5 M | $59.91 |
| Q2 2017 | -248,992 | Reduce 9.95% | 2.25 M | $53.43 |
| Q3 2017 | -185,967 | Reduce 8.25% | 2.07 M | $55.95 |
| Q4 2017 | -247,716 | Reduce 11.98% | 1.82 M | $61.59 |
| Q1 2018 | -694,454 | Reduce 38.14% | 1.13 M | $55.72 |
| Q2 2018 | -191,453 | Reduce 17.00% | 934,915 | $61.77 |
| Q3 2018 | -34,185 | Reduce 3.66% | 900,730 | $62.72 |
| Q4 2018 | -175,188 | Reduce 19.45% | 725,542 | $42.94 |
| Q1 2019 | -67,828 | Reduce 9.35% | 657,714 | $41.63 |
| Q2 2019 | -81,900 | Reduce 12.45% | 575,814 | $47.10 |
| Q3 2019 | +211,238 | Add 36.69% | 787,052 | $44.74 |
| Q4 2019 | +65,357 | Add 8.30% | 852,409 | $47.51 |
| Q1 2020 | +119,444 | Add 14.01% | 971,853 | $26.12 |
| Q2 2020 | -230,663 | Reduce 23.73% | 741,190 | $35.97 |
| Q3 2020 | -28,764 | Reduce 3.88% | 712,426 | $36.03 |
| Q4 2020 | -211,675 | Reduce 29.71% | 500,751 | $44.88 |
| Q1 2021 | -47,712 | Reduce 9.53% | 453,039 | $52.44 |
| Q2 2021 | -236,368 | Reduce 52.17% | 216,671 | $56.93 |
| Q3 2021 | -126,183 | Reduce 58.24% | 90,488 | $50.12 |
| Q4 2021 | -17,938 | Reduce 19.82% | 72,550 | $55.42 |
| Q1 2022 | -63,490 | Reduce 87.51% | 9,060 | $68.43 |
| Q2 2022 | -1,993 | Reduce 22.00% | 7,067 | $62.26 |
| Q3 2022 | +1,439 | Add 20.36% | 8,506 | $63.84 |
| Q4 2022 | -82 | Reduce 0.96% | 8,424 | $65.74 |
| Q1 2023 | +11,560 | Add 137.23% | 19,984 | $76.64 |
| Q2 2023 | +19,174 | Add 95.95% | 39,158 | $66.50 |
| Q3 2023 | +137,294 | Add 350.62% | 176,452 | $69.27 |
| Q4 2023 | -38,242 | Reduce 21.67% | 138,210 | $83.50 |
| Q1 2024 | +50,868 | Add 36.80% | 189,078 | $91.73 |
| Q2 2024 | +22,566 | Add 11.93% | 211,644 | $91.89 |
| Q3 2024 | +15,987 | Add 7.55% | 227,631 | $110.66 |
| Q4 2024 | -10,797 | Reduce 4.74% | 216,834 | $91.15 |
| Q1 2025 | +172,410 | Add 79.51% | 389,244 | $81.25 |
| Q2 2025 | +478,702 | Add 122.98% | 867,946 | $75.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +25,814 | Add 2.97% | 893,760 | $76.05 |
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 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Cabot Corporation (CBT) was in Q2 2016, adding 1,664,979 shares worth $76.02 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 893,760 shares of Cabot Corporation (CBT), valued at approximately $67.97 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Cabot Corporation (CBT) represents approximately 0.04% 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 Cabot Corporation (CBT) was 2,503,497 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.