Cliff Asness's VYM Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 401,576 shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) worth $56.6 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2023-Q4, this short-term holding has been held for 8 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained this position in VYM for several quarters, showing initial confidence in the investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2025, adding 359,136 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2023 | +3,315 | New Buy | 3,315 | $111.63 |
| Q1 2024 | +1,277 | Add 38.52% | 4,592 | $120.97 |
| Q2 2024 | +343 | Add 7.47% | 4,935 | $118.58 |
| Q3 2024 | +903 | Add 18.30% | 5,838 | $128.20 |
| Q4 2024 | +1,067 | Add 18.28% | 6,905 | $127.59 |
| Q1 2025 | +21,713 | Add 314.45% | 28,618 | $128.96 |
| Q2 2025 | +13,822 | Add 48.30% | 42,440 | $133.31 |
| Q3 2025 | +359,136 | Add 846.22% | 401,576 | $140.95 |
Cliff Asness's Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) in Q4 2023, acquiring 3,315 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 High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) for 8 quarters since Q4 2023.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) was in Q3 2025, adding 401,576 shares worth $56.6 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 401,576 shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM), valued at approximately $56.6 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) represents approximately 0.04% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) was 401,576 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025.