Cliff Asness's EFA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 278,244 shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) worth $25.98 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in EFA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2016, adding 226,106 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2016, reducing 472,483 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2014 | +35,960 | New Buy | 35,960 | $60.85 |
| Q1 2015 | +65,213 | Add 181.35% | 101,173 | $64.17 |
| Q2 2015 | +56,656 | Add 56.00% | 157,829 | $63.49 |
| Q3 2015 | +74,657 | Add 47.30% | 232,486 | $57.32 |
| Q4 2015 | +18,571 | Add 7.99% | 251,057 | $58.75 |
| Q1 2016 | +226,106 | Add 90.06% | 477,163 | $57.13 |
| Q2 2016 | -472,483 | Reduce 99.02% | 4,680 | $55.77 |
| Q3 2016 | -4,680 | Sold Out | 4,680 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +8,676 | New Buy | 8,676 | $65.24 |
| Q3 2017 | -1,734 | Reduce 19.99% | 6,942 | $68.42 |
| Q4 2017 | -6,942 | Sold Out | 6,942 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +3,432 | New Buy | 3,432 | $69.64 |
| Q2 2018 | +4,197 | Add 122.29% | 7,629 | $66.98 |
| Q3 2018 | -7,629 | Sold Out | 7,629 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +6,048 | New Buy | 6,048 | $75.35 |
| Q1 2024 | +9,312 | Add 153.97% | 15,360 | $79.86 |
| Q2 2024 | +16,606 | Add 108.11% | 31,966 | $78.33 |
| Q3 2024 | +3,016 | Add 9.44% | 34,982 | $83.63 |
| Q4 2024 | +32,506 | Add 92.92% | 67,488 | $75.61 |
| Q1 2025 | +153,718 | Add 227.77% | 221,206 | $81.73 |
| Q2 2025 | +7,199 | Add 3.25% | 228,405 | $89.39 |
| Q3 2025 | +49,839 | Add 21.82% | 278,244 | $93.37 |
Cliff Asness's iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) in Q4 2014, acquiring 35,960 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 iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) for 44 quarters since Q4 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) was in Q1 2016, adding 477,163 shares worth $27.26 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 278,244 shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA), valued at approximately $25.98 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) represents approximately 0.02% 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 iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) was 477,163 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.