Cliff Asness's CGNX Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 1.15 M shares of Cognex Corporation (CGNX) worth $41.27 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in CGNX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 1.79 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2025, reducing 1.09 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -1.01 M | Reduce 46.95% | 1.15 M | $35.98 |
| Q3 2025 | +367,338 | Add 20.47% | 2.16 M | $45.30 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.79 M | Add 18810.95% | 1.79 M | $31.57 |
| Q1 2025 | -1.09 M | Reduce 99.13% | 9,490 | $29.73 |
| Q4 2024 | +639,258 | Add 139.74% | 1.1 M | $35.86 |
| Q3 2024 | +440,644 | Add 2621.63% | 457,452 | $40.31 |
| Q2 2024 | +1,957 | Add 13.18% | 16,808 | $46.76 |
| Q1 2024 | -466 | Reduce 3.04% | 14,851 | $42.42 |
| Q4 2023 | +2,733 | Add 21.72% | 15,317 | $41.74 |
| Q3 2023 | -1,533 | Reduce 10.86% | 12,584 | $42.44 |
| Q2 2023 | +2,843 | Add 25.22% | 14,117 | $56.02 |
| Q1 2023 | -1,707 | Reduce 13.15% | 11,274 | $48.78 |
| Q4 2022 | -3,870 | Reduce 22.97% | 12,981 | $46.72 |
| Q3 2022 | -19,296 | Reduce 53.38% | 16,851 | $41.42 |
| Q2 2022 | -124,569 | Reduce 77.51% | 36,147 | $42.52 |
| Q1 2022 | -173,410 | Reduce 51.90% | 160,716 | $77.15 |
| Q4 2021 | -50,351 | Reduce 13.10% | 334,126 | $77.76 |
| Q3 2021 | -10,173 | Reduce 2.58% | 384,477 | $80.22 |
| Q2 2021 | -185,215 | Reduce 31.94% | 394,650 | $83.74 |
| Q1 2021 | -35,364 | Reduce 5.75% | 579,865 | $82.99 |
| Q4 2020 | -80,107 | Reduce 11.52% | 615,229 | $80.24 |
| Q3 2020 | +13,318 | Add 1.95% | 695,336 | $65.02 |
| Q2 2020 | -1,996 | Reduce 0.29% | 682,018 | $59.43 |
| Q1 2020 | +94,593 | Add 16.05% | 684,014 | $42.22 |
| Q4 2019 | +117,193 | Add 24.82% | 589,421 | $56.04 |
| Q3 2019 | -38,010 | Reduce 7.45% | 472,228 | $48.44 |
| Q2 2019 | +277,660 | Add 119.38% | 510,238 | $47.72 |
| Q1 2019 | +78,505 | Add 50.95% | 232,578 | $50.79 |
| Q4 2018 | +78,730 | Add 104.50% | 154,073 | $38.67 |
| Q3 2018 | -9,471 | Reduce 11.17% | 75,343 | $55.82 |
| Q2 2018 | -71,470 | Reduce 45.73% | 84,814 | $44.62 |
| Q1 2018 | -20,378 | Reduce 11.54% | 156,284 | $51.99 |
| Q4 2017 | +33,878 | Add 23.73% | 176,662 | $61.16 |
| Q3 2017 | +226 | Add 0.16% | 142,784 | $55.14 |
| Q2 2017 | +106,198 | Add 292.07% | 142,558 | $42.45 |
| Q1 2017 | -3,954 | Reduce 9.81% | 36,360 | $41.97 |
| Q4 2016 | +40,314 | New Buy | 40,314 | $31.80 |
| Q1 2016 | -112,914 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +15,236 | Add 15.60% | 112,914 | $16.89 |
| Q3 2015 | +84,600 | Add 646.89% | 97,678 | $17.19 |
| Q2 2015 | +13,078 | New Buy | 13,078 | $24.09 |
| Q1 2015 | -15,836 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -75,946 | Reduce 82.75% | 15,836 | $20.65 |
| Q3 2014 | -9,400 | Reduce 9.29% | 91,782 | $20.13 |
| Q2 2014 | +12,200 | Add 13.71% | 101,182 | $19.20 |
| Q4 2013 | -24,000 | Reduce 21.24% | 88,982 | $19.09 |
| Q3 2013 | -4,946 | Reduce 4.19% | 112,982 | $15.68 |
| Q2 2013 | +117,928 | Add 0.00% | 117,928 | $11.30 |
| Q4 2012 | +117,928 | Add 0.00% | 117,928 | $9.21 |
Cliff Asness's Cognex Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Cognex Corporation (CGNX) in Q4 2012, acquiring 117,928 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 Cognex Corporation (CGNX) for 51 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Cognex Corporation (CGNX) was in Q2 2025, adding 1,794,649 shares worth $56.66 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 1,146,993 shares of Cognex Corporation (CGNX), valued at approximately $41.27 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Cognex Corporation (CGNX) represents approximately 0.02% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Cognex Corporation (CGNX) was 2,161,987 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025.