Cliff Asness's VEA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 959,729 shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) worth $59.95 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 27 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained a strategic position in VEA, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2019, adding 1.57 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2020, reducing 3.87 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +97,885 | Add 11.36% | 959,729 | $62.47 |
| Q3 2025 | +242,882 | Add 39.24% | 861,844 | $59.92 |
| Q2 2025 | +41,724 | Add 7.23% | 618,962 | $57.01 |
| Q1 2025 | +347,056 | Add 150.77% | 577,238 | $50.83 |
| Q4 2024 | +85,311 | Add 58.89% | 230,182 | $47.82 |
| Q3 2024 | +76,789 | Add 112.79% | 144,871 | $52.81 |
| Q2 2024 | +16,277 | Add 31.42% | 68,082 | $49.42 |
| Q1 2024 | -614,423 | Reduce 92.22% | 51,805 | $50.17 |
| Q4 2023 | +41,737 | Add 6.68% | 666,228 | $47.90 |
| Q3 2023 | +624,491 | New Buy | 624,491 | $43.72 |
| Q1 2021 | -237,801 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -3.87 M | Reduce 94.21% | 237,801 | $47.21 |
| Q3 2020 | -62,839 | Reduce 1.51% | 4.11 M | $40.90 |
| Q2 2020 | -262,848 | Reduce 5.93% | 4.17 M | $38.79 |
| Q1 2020 | +335,182 | Add 8.18% | 4.43 M | $33.34 |
| Q4 2019 | +292,447 | Add 7.68% | 4.1 M | $44.06 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.13 M | Add 42.09% | 3.81 M | $41.08 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.57 M | Add 141.18% | 2.68 M | $41.71 |
| Q1 2019 | +268,977 | Add 31.95% | 1.11 M | $40.87 |
| Q4 2018 | +79,363 | Add 10.41% | 841,816 | $37.10 |
| Q3 2018 | +57,900 | Add 8.22% | 762,453 | $43.27 |
| Q2 2018 | +386,805 | Add 121.73% | 704,553 | $42.90 |
| Q1 2018 | -265 | Reduce 0.08% | 317,748 | $44.25 |
| Q4 2017 | -6,585 | Reduce 2.03% | 318,013 | $44.86 |
| Q3 2017 | -3,104 | Reduce 0.95% | 324,598 | $43.41 |
| Q2 2017 | -3,656 | Reduce 1.10% | 327,702 | $41.32 |
| Q1 2017 | +331,358 | New Buy | 331,358 | $39.30 |
Cliff Asness's Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) in Q1 2017, acquiring 331,358 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 Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) for 27 quarters since Q1 2017.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) was in Q2 2019, adding 2,679,061 shares worth $111.74 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 959,729 shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA), valued at approximately $59.95 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) 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 Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) was 4,434,208 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2020.