Cliff Asness's EWBC Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 1.3 M shares of East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) worth $138.61 M, representing 0.09% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +140,001 | Add 0.00% | 140,000 | $21.49 |
| Q2 2013 | +249,321 | Add 0.00% | 249,320 | $27.50 |
| Q3 2013 | -49,916 | Reduce 20.02% | 199,404 | $31.95 |
| Q4 2013 | +84,892 | Add 42.57% | 284,296 | $34.97 |
| Q1 2014 | -7,800 | Reduce 2.74% | 276,496 | $36.50 |
| Q2 2014 | -40,200 | Reduce 14.54% | 236,296 | $34.99 |
| Q3 2014 | -103,559 | Reduce 43.83% | 132,737 | $34.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -58,023 | Reduce 43.71% | 74,714 | $38.71 |
| Q1 2015 | -12,074 | Reduce 16.16% | 62,640 | $40.45 |
| Q2 2015 | +177,859 | Add 283.94% | 240,499 | $44.82 |
| Q3 2015 | +639,869 | Add 266.06% | 880,368 | $38.42 |
| Q4 2015 | +133,712 | Add 15.19% | 1.01 M | $41.56 |
| Q1 2016 | -299,323 | Reduce 29.52% | 714,757 | $32.48 |
| Q2 2016 | -148,677 | Reduce 20.80% | 566,080 | $34.18 |
| Q3 2016 | -21,006 | Reduce 3.71% | 545,074 | $36.71 |
| Q4 2016 | -84,140 | Reduce 15.44% | 460,934 | $50.83 |
| Q1 2017 | +80,119 | Add 17.38% | 541,053 | $51.61 |
| Q2 2017 | -280,284 | Reduce 51.80% | 260,769 | $58.58 |
| Q3 2017 | +87,463 | Add 33.54% | 348,232 | $59.85 |
| Q4 2017 | -267,050 | Reduce 76.69% | 81,182 | $60.83 |
| Q1 2018 | -8,266 | Reduce 10.18% | 72,916 | $62.55 |
| Q2 2018 | +7,412 | Add 10.17% | 80,328 | $65.20 |
| Q3 2018 | +26,483 | Add 32.97% | 106,811 | $60.37 |
| Q4 2018 | +11,162 | Add 10.45% | 117,973 | $43.53 |
| Q1 2019 | +45,501 | Add 38.57% | 163,474 | $47.97 |
| Q2 2019 | -25,113 | Reduce 15.36% | 138,361 | $46.77 |
| Q3 2019 | +424,334 | Add 306.69% | 562,695 | $44.29 |
| Q4 2019 | +211,333 | Add 37.56% | 774,028 | $48.70 |
| Q1 2020 | -225,242 | Reduce 29.10% | 548,786 | $25.74 |
| Q2 2020 | +32,636 | Add 5.95% | 581,422 | $35.90 |
| Q3 2020 | -142,426 | Reduce 24.50% | 438,996 | $32.74 |
| Q4 2020 | -30,826 | Reduce 7.02% | 408,170 | $50.45 |
| Q1 2021 | -57,283 | Reduce 14.03% | 350,887 | $73.80 |
| Q2 2021 | +20,140 | Add 5.74% | 371,027 | $71.69 |
| Q3 2021 | +28,422 | Add 7.66% | 399,449 | $77.54 |
| Q4 2021 | -48,451 | Reduce 12.13% | 350,998 | $78.68 |
| Q1 2022 | +110,129 | Add 31.38% | 461,127 | $79.02 |
| Q2 2022 | -3,456 | Reduce 0.75% | 457,671 | $63.39 |
| Q3 2022 | -29,708 | Reduce 6.49% | 427,963 | $67.14 |
| Q4 2022 | -101,956 | Reduce 23.82% | 326,007 | $65.73 |
| Q1 2023 | -2,856 | Reduce 0.88% | 323,151 | $54.92 |
| Q2 2023 | -186,474 | Reduce 57.70% | 136,677 | $52.27 |
| Q3 2023 | +350,706 | Add 256.59% | 487,383 | $52.71 |
| Q4 2023 | -222,779 | Reduce 45.71% | 264,604 | $71.95 |
| Q1 2024 | +34,552 | Add 13.06% | 299,156 | $79.05 |
| Q2 2024 | +806 | Add 0.27% | 299,962 | $72.30 |
| Q3 2024 | +47,167 | Add 15.72% | 347,129 | $81.99 |
| Q4 2024 | +108,883 | Add 31.37% | 456,012 | $95.76 |
| Q1 2025 | +420,013 | Add 92.11% | 876,025 | $87.97 |
| Q2 2025 | +542,149 | Add 61.89% | 1.42 M | $100.98 |
| Q3 2025 | -116,067 | Reduce 8.18% | 1.3 M | $106.45 |
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 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) was in Q3 2015, adding 880,368 shares worth $33.82 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 1,302,107 shares of East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC), valued at approximately $138.61 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) represents approximately 0.09% 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 East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) was 1,418,174 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.