Cliff Asness's FAST Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 748,147 shares of Fastenal Company (FAST) worth $36.64 M, representing 0.02% 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 FAST, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2020, adding 1.53 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2022, reducing 1.03 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Fastenal Company (FAST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Fastenal Company (FAST) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +114,144 | Add 0.00% | 114,140 | $11.67 |
| Q2 2013 | +420,424 | Add 0.00% | 420,420 | $11.46 |
| Q3 2013 | -272,648 | Reduce 64.85% | 147,772 | $12.56 |
| Q4 2013 | +9,408 | Add 6.37% | 157,180 | $11.88 |
| Q1 2014 | -22,608 | Reduce 14.38% | 134,572 | $12.33 |
| Q2 2014 | -78,000 | Reduce 57.96% | 56,572 | $12.37 |
| Q3 2014 | -9,200 | Reduce 16.26% | 47,372 | $11.23 |
| Q4 2014 | +216,592 | Add 457.22% | 263,964 | $11.89 |
| Q1 2015 | +43,808 | Add 16.60% | 307,772 | $10.36 |
| Q2 2015 | -524 | Reduce 0.17% | 307,248 | $10.55 |
| Q3 2015 | +184,396 | Add 60.02% | 491,644 | $9.15 |
| Q4 2015 | +323,484 | Add 65.80% | 815,128 | $10.20 |
| Q1 2016 | +4,868 | Add 0.60% | 819,996 | $12.25 |
| Q2 2016 | +38,556 | Add 4.70% | 858,552 | $11.10 |
| Q3 2016 | +147,760 | Add 17.21% | 1.01 M | $10.45 |
| Q4 2016 | +101,848 | Add 10.12% | 1.11 M | $11.74 |
| Q1 2017 | +43,400 | Add 3.92% | 1.15 M | $12.87 |
| Q2 2017 | -26,664 | Reduce 2.32% | 1.12 M | $10.88 |
| Q3 2017 | +26,724 | Add 2.38% | 1.15 M | $11.40 |
| Q4 2017 | +102,160 | Add 8.87% | 1.25 M | $13.67 |
| Q1 2018 | +6,212 | Add 0.50% | 1.26 M | $13.65 |
| Q2 2018 | +79,628 | Add 6.32% | 1.34 M | $12.03 |
| Q3 2018 | -319,484 | Reduce 23.85% | 1.02 M | $14.50 |
| Q4 2018 | -153,496 | Reduce 15.05% | 866,640 | $13.07 |
| Q1 2019 | -180,344 | Reduce 20.81% | 686,296 | $16.02 |
| Q2 2019 | -78,698 | Reduce 11.47% | 607,598 | $16.13 |
| Q3 2019 | -24,510 | Reduce 4.03% | 583,088 | $16.18 |
| Q4 2019 | +31,750 | Add 5.45% | 614,838 | $18.47 |
| Q1 2020 | +57,096 | Add 9.29% | 671,934 | $15.55 |
| Q2 2020 | -9,648 | Reduce 1.44% | 662,286 | $21.10 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.53 M | Add 231.50% | 2.2 M | $22.55 |
| Q4 2020 | -305,892 | Reduce 13.93% | 1.89 M | $24.42 |
| Q1 2021 | -324,756 | Reduce 17.19% | 1.56 M | $25.14 |
| Q2 2021 | -962,360 | Reduce 61.50% | 602,494 | $25.99 |
| Q3 2021 | +1.5 M | Add 248.86% | 2.1 M | $25.81 |
| Q4 2021 | -352,308 | Reduce 16.76% | 1.75 M | $31.79 |
| Q1 2022 | -366,370 | Reduce 20.94% | 1.38 M | $29.70 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.03 M | Reduce 74.74% | 349,390 | $24.68 |
| Q3 2022 | +29,836 | Add 8.54% | 379,226 | $23.02 |
| Q4 2022 | +124,246 | Add 32.76% | 503,472 | $23.61 |
| Q1 2023 | -66,350 | Reduce 13.18% | 437,122 | $26.55 |
| Q2 2023 | -47,294 | Reduce 10.82% | 389,828 | $29.49 |
| Q3 2023 | +47,270 | Add 12.13% | 437,098 | $27.32 |
| Q4 2023 | +69,930 | Add 16.00% | 507,028 | $32.39 |
| Q1 2024 | +100,530 | Add 19.83% | 607,558 | $38.57 |
| Q2 2024 | +59,416 | Add 9.78% | 666,974 | $31.42 |
| Q3 2024 | +159,866 | Add 23.97% | 826,840 | $35.60 |
| Q4 2024 | +721,394 | Add 87.25% | 1.55 M | $35.96 |
| Q1 2025 | -519,388 | Reduce 33.55% | 1.03 M | $38.25 |
| Q2 2025 | -65,488 | Reduce 6.37% | 963,358 | $42.00 |
| Q3 2025 | -215,211 | Reduce 22.34% | 748,147 | $48.97 |
Cliff Asness's Fastenal Company Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Fastenal Company (FAST) in Q4 2012, acquiring 114,140 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 Fastenal Company (FAST) 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 Fastenal Company (FAST) was in Q3 2020, adding 2,195,502 shares worth $49.5 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 748,147 shares of Fastenal Company (FAST), valued at approximately $36.64 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Fastenal Company (FAST) represents approximately 0.02% 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 Fastenal Company (FAST) was 2,195,502 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.