Cliff Asness's ESE Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 17.4K shares of ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) worth $3.67 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 37 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained a strategic position in ESE, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2025, adding 8.5K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 9.9K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's ESCO Technologies (ESE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly ESCO Technologies (ESE) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2016 | +12,357 | New Buy | 12,357 | $46.45 |
| Q4 2016 | +1,361 | Add 11.01% | 13,718 | $56.64 |
| Q1 2017 | +6,264 | Add 45.66% | 19,982 | $58.10 |
| Q2 2017 | -5,135 | Reduce 25.70% | 14,847 | $59.68 |
| Q3 2017 | -9,870 | Reduce 66.48% | 4,977 | $59.88 |
| Q4 2017 | -1,463 | Reduce 29.40% | 3,514 | $60.33 |
| Q1 2018 | +17 | Add 0.48% | 3,531 | $58.62 |
| Q2 2018 | +12 | Add 0.34% | 3,543 | $57.58 |
| Q3 2018 | -3,543 | Sold Out | 3,543 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +4,092 | New Buy | 4,092 | $66.96 |
| Q2 2019 | +1,669 | Add 40.79% | 5,761 | $82.62 |
| Q3 2019 | +3,555 | Add 61.71% | 9,316 | $79.54 |
| Q4 2019 | +53 | Add 0.57% | 9,369 | $92.54 |
| Q1 2020 | +287 | Add 3.06% | 9,656 | $75.91 |
| Q3 2020 | -1,265 | Reduce 13.10% | 8,391 | $80.56 |
| Q4 2020 | -3,638 | Reduce 43.36% | 4,753 | $103.30 |
| Q1 2021 | -4,753 | Sold Out | 4,753 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +4,782 | New Buy | 4,782 | $76.96 |
| Q4 2021 | +3,400 | Add 71.10% | 8,182 | $89.95 |
| Q1 2022 | -824 | Reduce 10.07% | 7,358 | $69.86 |
| Q2 2022 | -3,272 | Reduce 44.47% | 4,086 | $68.28 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,086 | Sold Out | 4,086 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +2,449 | New Buy | 2,449 | $104.44 |
| Q4 2023 | +602 | Add 24.58% | 3,051 | $117.03 |
| Q1 2024 | +1,843 | Add 60.41% | 4,894 | $107.05 |
| Q2 2024 | -829 | Reduce 16.94% | 4,065 | $105.04 |
| Q3 2024 | +8 | Add 0.20% | 4,073 | $128.98 |
| Q4 2024 | +714 | Add 17.53% | 4,787 | $133.21 |
| Q1 2025 | +2,896 | Add 60.50% | 7,683 | $159.12 |
| Q2 2025 | +1,183 | Add 15.40% | 8,866 | $191.87 |
| Q3 2025 | +8,522 | Add 96.12% | 17,388 | $211.11 |
Cliff Asness's ESCO Technologies Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) in Q3 2016, acquiring 12,357 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 ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) for 37 quarters since Q3 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) was in Q3 2016, adding 12,357 shares worth $574,000. 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 17,388 shares of ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE), valued at approximately $3.67 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) represents approximately 0.00% 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 ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) was 19,982 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.