Cliff Asness's EWBC Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 1.25 M shares of East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) worth $140.45 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in EWBC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2015, adding 639,869 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2016, reducing 299,323 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's East West Bancorp (EWBC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly East West Bancorp (EWBC) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -52,436 | Reduce 4.03% | 1.25 M | $112.39 |
| Q3 2025 | -116,067 | Reduce 8.18% | 1.3 M | $106.45 |
| Q2 2025 | +542,149 | Add 61.89% | 1.42 M | $100.98 |
| Q1 2025 | +420,013 | Add 92.11% | 876,025 | $87.97 |
| Q4 2024 | +108,883 | Add 31.37% | 456,012 | $95.76 |
| Q3 2024 | +47,167 | Add 15.72% | 347,129 | $81.99 |
| Q2 2024 | +806 | Add 0.27% | 299,962 | $72.30 |
| Q1 2024 | +34,552 | Add 13.06% | 299,156 | $79.05 |
| Q4 2023 | -222,779 | Reduce 45.71% | 264,604 | $71.95 |
| Q3 2023 | +350,706 | Add 256.59% | 487,383 | $52.71 |
| Q2 2023 | -186,474 | Reduce 57.70% | 136,677 | $52.27 |
| Q1 2023 | -2,856 | Reduce 0.88% | 323,151 | $54.92 |
| Q4 2022 | -101,956 | Reduce 23.82% | 326,007 | $65.73 |
| Q3 2022 | -29,708 | Reduce 6.49% | 427,963 | $67.14 |
| Q2 2022 | -3,456 | Reduce 0.75% | 457,671 | $63.39 |
| Q1 2022 | +110,129 | Add 31.38% | 461,127 | $79.02 |
| Q4 2021 | -48,451 | Reduce 12.13% | 350,998 | $78.68 |
| Q3 2021 | +28,422 | Add 7.66% | 399,449 | $77.54 |
| Q2 2021 | +20,140 | Add 5.74% | 371,027 | $71.69 |
| Q1 2021 | -57,283 | Reduce 14.03% | 350,887 | $73.80 |
| Q4 2020 | -30,826 | Reduce 7.02% | 408,170 | $50.45 |
| Q3 2020 | -142,426 | Reduce 24.50% | 438,996 | $32.74 |
| Q2 2020 | +32,636 | Add 5.95% | 581,422 | $35.90 |
| Q1 2020 | -225,242 | Reduce 29.10% | 548,786 | $25.74 |
| Q4 2019 | +211,333 | Add 37.56% | 774,028 | $48.70 |
| Q3 2019 | +424,334 | Add 306.69% | 562,695 | $44.29 |
| Q2 2019 | -25,113 | Reduce 15.36% | 138,361 | $46.77 |
| Q1 2019 | +45,501 | Add 38.57% | 163,474 | $47.97 |
| Q4 2018 | +11,162 | Add 10.45% | 117,973 | $43.53 |
| Q3 2018 | +26,483 | Add 32.97% | 106,811 | $60.37 |
| Q2 2018 | +7,412 | Add 10.17% | 80,328 | $65.20 |
| Q1 2018 | -8,266 | Reduce 10.18% | 72,916 | $62.55 |
| Q4 2017 | -267,050 | Reduce 76.69% | 81,182 | $60.83 |
| Q3 2017 | +87,463 | Add 33.54% | 348,232 | $59.85 |
| Q2 2017 | -280,284 | Reduce 51.80% | 260,769 | $58.58 |
| Q1 2017 | +80,119 | Add 17.38% | 541,053 | $51.61 |
| Q4 2016 | -84,140 | Reduce 15.44% | 460,934 | $50.83 |
| Q3 2016 | -21,006 | Reduce 3.71% | 545,074 | $36.71 |
| Q2 2016 | -148,677 | Reduce 20.80% | 566,080 | $34.18 |
| Q1 2016 | -299,323 | Reduce 29.52% | 714,757 | $32.48 |
| Q4 2015 | +133,712 | Add 15.19% | 1.01 M | $41.56 |
| Q3 2015 | +639,869 | Add 266.06% | 880,368 | $38.42 |
| Q2 2015 | +177,859 | Add 283.94% | 240,499 | $44.82 |
| Q1 2015 | -12,074 | Reduce 16.16% | 62,640 | $40.45 |
| Q4 2014 | -58,023 | Reduce 43.71% | 74,714 | $38.71 |
| Q3 2014 | -103,559 | Reduce 43.83% | 132,737 | $34.00 |
| Q2 2014 | -40,200 | Reduce 14.54% | 236,296 | $34.99 |
| Q1 2014 | -7,800 | Reduce 2.74% | 276,496 | $36.50 |
| Q4 2013 | +84,892 | Add 42.57% | 284,296 | $34.97 |
| Q3 2013 | -49,916 | Reduce 20.02% | 199,404 | $31.95 |
| Q2 2013 | +249,320 | Add 0.00% | 249,320 | $27.50 |
| Q4 2012 | +140,000 | Add 0.00% | 140,000 | $21.49 |
Cliff Asness's East West Bancorp Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) in Q4 2012, acquiring 140,000 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 East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) for 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) was in Q3 2015, adding 880,368 shares worth $33.82 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 1,249,671 shares of East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC), valued at approximately $140.45 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) represents approximately 0.07% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) was 1,418,174 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2025.