Cliff Asness's IWM Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 163,953 shares of iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) worth $39.67 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 32 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained a strategic position in IWM, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2018, adding 315,648 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 315,421 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2014 | +19,541 | New Buy | 19,541 | $119.59 |
| Q1 2015 | +5,121 | Add 26.21% | 24,662 | $124.36 |
| Q2 2015 | +77,878 | Add 315.78% | 102,540 | $124.86 |
| Q3 2015 | -86,031 | Reduce 83.90% | 16,509 | $109.21 |
| Q4 2015 | -8,021 | Reduce 48.59% | 8,488 | $112.51 |
| Q1 2016 | -565 | Reduce 6.66% | 7,923 | $110.56 |
| Q2 2016 | -2,078 | Reduce 26.23% | 5,845 | $114.97 |
| Q3 2016 | +5,927 | Add 101.40% | 11,772 | $124.19 |
| Q4 2016 | +2,176 | Add 18.48% | 13,948 | $134.86 |
| Q1 2017 | -1,717 | Reduce 12.31% | 12,231 | $137.52 |
| Q2 2017 | +21,035 | Add 171.98% | 33,266 | $68.93 |
| Q3 2017 | +6,578 | Add 19.77% | 39,844 | $74.52 |
| Q4 2017 | +31,716 | Add 79.60% | 71,560 | $123.07 |
| Q1 2018 | -55,834 | Reduce 78.02% | 15,726 | $151.85 |
| Q2 2018 | -15,726 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +315,648 | New Buy | 315,648 | $133.90 |
| Q1 2019 | -315,421 | Reduce 99.93% | 227 | $154.19 |
| Q2 2019 | +18,752 | Add 8260.79% | 18,979 | $155.49 |
| Q3 2019 | +97,117 | Add 511.71% | 116,096 | $151.34 |
| Q4 2019 | -116,096 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +71,609 | New Buy | 71,609 | $114.45 |
| Q2 2020 | -48,420 | Reduce 67.62% | 23,189 | $143.17 |
| Q3 2020 | +195,682 | Add 843.86% | 218,871 | $149.79 |
| Q4 2020 | -218,871 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +2,669 | New Buy | 2,669 | $200.69 |
| Q1 2024 | +1,430 | Add 53.58% | 4,099 | $210.31 |
| Q2 2024 | +3,234 | Add 78.90% | 7,333 | $202.89 |
| Q3 2024 | +1,776 | Add 24.22% | 9,109 | $220.89 |
| Q4 2024 | +97,532 | Add 1070.72% | 106,641 | $220.96 |
| Q1 2025 | +15,088 | Add 14.15% | 121,729 | $199.49 |
| Q2 2025 | +3,452 | Add 2.84% | 125,181 | $215.79 |
| Q3 2025 | +38,772 | Add 30.97% | 163,953 | $241.96 |
Cliff Asness's iShares Russell 2000 ETF Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) in Q4 2014, acquiring 19,541 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 Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) for 32 quarters since Q4 2014.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) was in Q4 2018, adding 315,648 shares worth $42.26 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 163,953 shares of iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), valued at approximately $39.67 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) represents approximately 0.03% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) was 315,648 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2018.