Cliff Asness's CSCO Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 5.6M shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) worth $385.56 M, representing 0.25% 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 CSCO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 5.1M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 4.0M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Cisco Systems (CSCO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Cisco Systems (CSCO) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +3.76 M | Add 0.00% | 3.76 M | $19.65 |
| Q2 2013 | +4.17 M | Add 0.00% | 4.17 M | $24.31 |
| Q3 2013 | +1.44 M | Add 34.55% | 5.61 M | $23.42 |
| Q4 2013 | +599,762 | Add 10.69% | 6.21 M | $22.45 |
| Q1 2014 | -1.32 M | Reduce 21.17% | 4.9 M | $22.41 |
| Q2 2014 | +314,588 | Add 6.42% | 5.21 M | $24.85 |
| Q3 2014 | -3.02 M | Reduce 57.94% | 2.19 M | $25.17 |
| Q4 2014 | +3.49 M | Add 159.06% | 5.68 M | $27.82 |
| Q1 2015 | +3.66 M | Add 64.48% | 9.34 M | $27.52 |
| Q2 2015 | +2.62 M | Add 28.08% | 11.96 M | $27.46 |
| Q3 2015 | +1.02 M | Add 8.49% | 12.98 M | $26.25 |
| Q4 2015 | +1.12 M | Add 8.62% | 14.1 M | $27.15 |
| Q1 2016 | -1.28 M | Reduce 9.05% | 12.82 M | $28.47 |
| Q2 2016 | -867,308 | Reduce 6.76% | 11.96 M | $28.69 |
| Q3 2016 | +1.38 M | Add 11.54% | 13.34 M | $31.72 |
| Q4 2016 | +697,701 | Add 5.23% | 14.03 M | $30.22 |
| Q1 2017 | -845,904 | Reduce 6.03% | 13.19 M | $33.80 |
| Q2 2017 | -2.17 M | Reduce 16.46% | 11.02 M | $31.30 |
| Q3 2017 | -1.16 M | Reduce 10.50% | 9.86 M | $33.63 |
| Q4 2017 | -1.44 M | Reduce 14.58% | 8.42 M | $38.30 |
| Q1 2018 | -2.53 M | Reduce 30.02% | 5.89 M | $42.89 |
| Q2 2018 | +5.09 M | Add 86.37% | 10.99 M | $43.31 |
| Q3 2018 | +3.87 M | Add 35.27% | 14.86 M | $48.65 |
| Q4 2018 | -1.07 M | Reduce 7.19% | 13.79 M | $43.33 |
| Q1 2019 | +1.16 M | Add 8.43% | 14.95 M | $53.41 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.57 M | Add 10.52% | 16.53 M | $54.73 |
| Q3 2019 | -1.82 M | Reduce 10.98% | 14.71 M | $49.20 |
| Q4 2019 | -2.58 M | Reduce 17.51% | 12.14 M | $47.68 |
| Q1 2020 | -4.04 M | Reduce 33.26% | 8.1 M | $39.31 |
| Q2 2020 | -692,346 | Reduce 8.55% | 7.41 M | $46.59 |
| Q3 2020 | +170,196 | Add 2.30% | 7.58 M | $39.39 |
| Q4 2020 | -127,395 | Reduce 1.68% | 7.45 M | $44.25 |
| Q1 2021 | +2.62 M | Add 35.14% | 10.07 M | $51.71 |
| Q2 2021 | -2.29 M | Reduce 22.72% | 7.78 M | $52.68 |
| Q3 2021 | -467,632 | Reduce 6.01% | 7.31 M | $54.43 |
| Q4 2021 | -399,343 | Reduce 5.46% | 6.91 M | $63.37 |
| Q1 2022 | -967,906 | Reduce 14.00% | 5.95 M | $55.76 |
| Q2 2022 | +960,181 | Add 16.15% | 6.91 M | $42.24 |
| Q3 2022 | +1.49 M | Add 21.51% | 8.39 M | $40.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +502,697 | Add 5.99% | 8.89 M | $47.17 |
| Q1 2023 | +664,466 | Add 7.47% | 9.56 M | $51.61 |
| Q2 2023 | +1.41 M | Add 14.77% | 10.97 M | $51.74 |
| Q3 2023 | +405,699 | Add 3.70% | 11.38 M | $53.76 |
| Q4 2023 | +794,965 | Add 6.99% | 12.17 M | $50.52 |
| Q1 2024 | -660,457 | Reduce 5.43% | 11.51 M | $49.91 |
| Q2 2024 | -1.87 M | Reduce 16.23% | 9.64 M | $47.51 |
| Q3 2024 | -3.54 M | Reduce 36.74% | 6.1 M | $52.85 |
| Q4 2024 | -1.98 M | Reduce 32.43% | 4.12 M | $59.20 |
| Q1 2025 | +1.3 M | Add 31.47% | 5.42 M | $61.07 |
| Q2 2025 | -408,135 | Reduce 7.53% | 5.01 M | $69.32 |
| Q3 2025 | +627,263 | Add 12.52% | 5.64 M | $68.39 |
Cliff Asness's Cisco Systems Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) in Q4 2012, acquiring 3,764,629 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 Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) 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 Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) was in Q2 2018, adding 10,985,977 shares worth $475.85 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 5,637,731 shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), valued at approximately $385.56 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) represents approximately 0.25% 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 Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) was 16,527,442 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.