Cliff Asness's ECPG Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 463,297 shares of Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) worth $32.49 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in ECPG, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2025, adding 180,733 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2013, reducing 154,879 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +50,799 | Add 12.31% | 463,297 | $70.12 |
| Q4 2025 | +180,733 | Add 77.98% | 412,498 | $54.35 |
| Q3 2025 | +113,100 | Add 95.31% | 231,765 | $41.74 |
| Q2 2025 | +49,805 | Add 72.33% | 118,665 | $38.71 |
| Q1 2025 | +49,892 | Add 263.03% | 68,860 | $34.28 |
| Q4 2024 | +12,470 | Add 191.91% | 18,968 | $47.77 |
| Q3 2024 | -3,926 | Reduce 37.66% | 6,498 | $47.27 |
| Q2 2024 | +10,424 | New Buy | 10,424 | $41.73 |
| Q3 2023 | -22,068 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -59,694 | Reduce 73.01% | 22,068 | $48.62 |
| Q1 2023 | -28,552 | Reduce 25.88% | 81,762 | $50.45 |
| Q4 2022 | +34,217 | Add 44.96% | 110,314 | $47.94 |
| Q3 2022 | +16,966 | Add 28.69% | 76,097 | $45.48 |
| Q2 2022 | +37,023 | Add 167.46% | 59,131 | $57.77 |
| Q1 2022 | +11,762 | Add 113.69% | 22,108 | $62.74 |
| Q4 2021 | -52,038 | Reduce 83.42% | 10,346 | $62.15 |
| Q3 2021 | -13,705 | Reduce 18.01% | 62,384 | $49.28 |
| Q2 2021 | -28,051 | Reduce 26.94% | 76,089 | $47.39 |
| Q1 2021 | +3,254 | Add 3.23% | 104,140 | $40.23 |
| Q4 2020 | +32,287 | Add 47.07% | 100,886 | $38.95 |
| Q3 2020 | +25,202 | Add 58.07% | 68,599 | $38.59 |
| Q2 2020 | +11,064 | Add 34.22% | 43,397 | $34.17 |
| Q1 2020 | +5,787 | Add 21.80% | 32,333 | $23.38 |
| Q4 2019 | +26,546 | New Buy | 26,546 | $35.37 |
| Q4 2018 | -6,992 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -624 | Reduce 8.19% | 6,992 | $35.90 |
| Q2 2018 | -4,783 | Reduce 38.58% | 7,616 | $36.63 |
| Q1 2018 | +204 | Add 1.67% | 12,399 | $45.16 |
| Q4 2017 | +3,733 | Add 44.11% | 12,195 | $42.07 |
| Q3 2017 | +8,462 | New Buy | 8,462 | $44.32 |
| Q2 2015 | -5,614 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | -2,226 | Reduce 28.39% | 5,614 | $41.50 |
| Q4 2014 | -3,200 | Reduce 28.99% | 7,840 | $44.39 |
| Q3 2014 | -6,600 | Reduce 37.41% | 11,040 | $44.29 |
| Q2 2014 | -300 | Reduce 1.67% | 17,640 | $45.41 |
| Q1 2014 | +2,400 | Add 15.44% | 17,940 | $45.71 |
| Q4 2013 | +369 | Add 2.43% | 15,540 | $50.26 |
| Q3 2013 | -154,879 | Reduce 91.08% | 15,171 | $45.88 |
| Q2 2013 | +170,050 | Add 0.00% | 170,050 | $33.11 |
| Q4 2012 | +76,474 | Add 0.00% | 76,474 | $30.62 |
Cliff Asness's Encore Capital Group Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) in Q4 2012, acquiring 76,474 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 Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) for 41 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) was in Q4 2025, adding 412,498 shares worth $22.42 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 463,297 shares of Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG), valued at approximately $32.49 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) represents approximately 0.01% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) was 463,297 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2026.