Cliff Asness's VEA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 861,844 shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) worth $51.64 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 35 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2017 | +331,358 | New Buy | 331,358 | $39.30 |
| Q2 2017 | -3,656 | Reduce 1.10% | 327,702 | $41.32 |
| Q3 2017 | -3,104 | Reduce 0.95% | 324,598 | $43.41 |
| Q4 2017 | -6,585 | Reduce 2.03% | 318,013 | $44.86 |
| Q1 2018 | -265 | Reduce 0.08% | 317,748 | $44.25 |
| Q2 2018 | +386,805 | Add 121.73% | 704,553 | $42.90 |
| Q3 2018 | +57,900 | Add 8.22% | 762,453 | $43.27 |
| Q4 2018 | +79,363 | Add 10.41% | 841,816 | $37.10 |
| Q1 2019 | +268,977 | Add 31.95% | 1.11 M | $40.87 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.57 M | Add 141.18% | 2.68 M | $41.71 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.13 M | Add 42.09% | 3.81 M | $41.08 |
| Q4 2019 | +292,447 | Add 7.68% | 4.1 M | $44.06 |
| Q1 2020 | +335,182 | Add 8.18% | 4.43 M | $33.34 |
| Q2 2020 | -262,848 | Reduce 5.93% | 4.17 M | $38.79 |
| Q3 2020 | -62,839 | Reduce 1.51% | 4.11 M | $40.90 |
| Q4 2020 | -3.87 M | Reduce 94.21% | 237,801 | $47.21 |
| Q1 2021 | -237,801 | Sold Out | 237,801 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +624,491 | New Buy | 624,491 | $43.72 |
| Q4 2023 | +41,737 | Add 6.68% | 666,228 | $47.90 |
| Q1 2024 | -614,423 | Reduce 92.22% | 51,805 | $50.17 |
| Q2 2024 | +16,277 | Add 31.42% | 68,082 | $49.42 |
| Q3 2024 | +76,789 | Add 112.79% | 144,871 | $52.81 |
| Q4 2024 | +85,311 | Add 58.89% | 230,182 | $47.82 |
| Q1 2025 | +347,056 | Add 150.77% | 577,238 | $50.83 |
| Q2 2025 | +41,724 | Add 7.23% | 618,962 | $57.01 |
| Q3 2025 | +242,882 | Add 39.24% | 861,844 | $59.92 |
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 35 quarters since Q1 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
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. 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 861,844 shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA), valued at approximately $51.64 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.