Cliff Asness's ESAB Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 26,627 shares of ESAB Corporation (ESAB) worth $2.93 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2022-Q2, this medium-term investment has been held for 14 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained a strategic position in ESAB, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2023, adding 58,230 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2023, reducing 46,437 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's ESAB Corporation (ESAB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly ESAB Corporation (ESAB) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2022 | +41,160 | New Buy | 41,160 | $43.76 |
| Q3 2022 | +5,094 | Add 12.38% | 46,254 | $33.36 |
| Q4 2022 | +183 | Add 0.40% | 46,437 | $46.92 |
| Q1 2023 | -46,437 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +11,039 | New Buy | 11,039 | $66.54 |
| Q3 2023 | +58,230 | Add 527.49% | 69,269 | $70.22 |
| Q4 2023 | +47,918 | Add 69.18% | 117,187 | $86.62 |
| Q1 2024 | +9,827 | Add 8.39% | 127,014 | $110.57 |
| Q2 2024 | -7,571 | Reduce 5.96% | 119,443 | $94.43 |
| Q3 2024 | -23,263 | Reduce 19.48% | 96,180 | $106.31 |
| Q4 2024 | -18,690 | Reduce 19.43% | 77,490 | $119.94 |
| Q1 2025 | -12,251 | Reduce 15.81% | 65,239 | $113.21 |
| Q2 2025 | -25,588 | Reduce 39.22% | 39,651 | $119.86 |
| Q3 2025 | -13,024 | Reduce 32.85% | 26,627 | $110.12 |
Cliff Asness's ESAB Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased ESAB Corporation (ESAB) in Q2 2022, acquiring 41,160 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 ESAB Corporation (ESAB) for 14 quarters since Q2 2022.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to ESAB Corporation (ESAB) was in Q3 2023, adding 69,269 shares worth $4.86 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 26,627 shares of ESAB Corporation (ESAB), valued at approximately $2.93 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, ESAB Corporation (ESAB) represents approximately 0.00% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in ESAB Corporation (ESAB) was 127,014 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2024.