Cliff Asness's GD Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 1.66 M shares of General Dynamics Corporation (GD) worth $567.37 M, representing 0.36% 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 GD, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 918,722 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 802,093 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +142,963 | Add 0.00% | 142,962 | $69.27 |
| Q2 2013 | +100,953 | Add 0.00% | 100,952 | $78.33 |
| Q3 2013 | -1,600 | Reduce 1.58% | 99,352 | $87.52 |
| Q4 2013 | +87,780 | Add 88.35% | 187,132 | $95.55 |
| Q1 2014 | +27,213 | Add 14.54% | 214,345 | $108.92 |
| Q2 2014 | +27,506 | Add 12.83% | 241,851 | $116.55 |
| Q3 2014 | +55,300 | Add 22.87% | 297,151 | $127.09 |
| Q4 2014 | +918,722 | Add 309.18% | 1.22 M | $137.62 |
| Q1 2015 | +555,737 | Add 45.71% | 1.77 M | $135.73 |
| Q2 2015 | +427,484 | Add 24.13% | 2.2 M | $141.69 |
| Q3 2015 | +229,434 | Add 10.43% | 2.43 M | $137.95 |
| Q4 2015 | -49,777 | Reduce 2.05% | 2.38 M | $137.36 |
| Q1 2016 | -266,325 | Reduce 11.20% | 2.11 M | $131.37 |
| Q2 2016 | -311,892 | Reduce 14.76% | 1.8 M | $139.24 |
| Q3 2016 | -407,952 | Reduce 22.66% | 1.39 M | $155.16 |
| Q4 2016 | -289,936 | Reduce 20.82% | 1.1 M | $172.66 |
| Q1 2017 | -135,118 | Reduce 12.25% | 967,528 | $187.20 |
| Q2 2017 | -161,256 | Reduce 16.67% | 806,272 | $198.10 |
| Q3 2017 | -4,382 | Reduce 0.54% | 801,890 | $205.58 |
| Q4 2017 | -44,164 | Reduce 5.51% | 757,726 | $203.45 |
| Q1 2018 | +331,651 | Add 43.77% | 1.09 M | $220.90 |
| Q2 2018 | +748,132 | Add 68.68% | 1.84 M | $187.20 |
| Q3 2018 | -455,632 | Reduce 24.80% | 1.38 M | $204.72 |
| Q4 2018 | -802,093 | Reduce 58.04% | 579,784 | $157.21 |
| Q1 2019 | -477,125 | Reduce 82.29% | 102,659 | $168.73 |
| Q2 2019 | +233,137 | Add 227.10% | 335,796 | $178.43 |
| Q3 2019 | +120,926 | Add 36.01% | 456,722 | $182.73 |
| Q4 2019 | +305,444 | Add 66.88% | 762,166 | $176.35 |
| Q1 2020 | -240,857 | Reduce 31.60% | 521,309 | $132.31 |
| Q2 2020 | -95,481 | Reduce 18.32% | 425,828 | $149.46 |
| Q3 2020 | -163,829 | Reduce 38.47% | 261,999 | $138.43 |
| Q4 2020 | -160,877 | Reduce 61.40% | 101,122 | $147.70 |
| Q1 2021 | +42,385 | Add 41.91% | 143,507 | $181.56 |
| Q2 2021 | +40,791 | Add 28.42% | 184,298 | $186.92 |
| Q3 2021 | +6,941 | Add 3.77% | 191,239 | $196.03 |
| Q4 2021 | +60,978 | Add 31.89% | 252,217 | $208.47 |
| Q1 2022 | +13,325 | Add 5.28% | 265,542 | $241.18 |
| Q2 2022 | +136,316 | Add 51.34% | 401,858 | $221.25 |
| Q3 2022 | -48,923 | Reduce 12.17% | 352,935 | $212.17 |
| Q4 2022 | +112,449 | Add 31.86% | 465,384 | $248.11 |
| Q1 2023 | +68,352 | Add 14.69% | 533,736 | $228.21 |
| Q2 2023 | -94,852 | Reduce 17.77% | 438,884 | $214.07 |
| Q3 2023 | -12,400 | Reduce 2.83% | 426,484 | $220.97 |
| Q4 2023 | +18,408 | Add 4.32% | 444,892 | $259.67 |
| Q1 2024 | +42,242 | Add 9.49% | 487,134 | $282.49 |
| Q2 2024 | -46,700 | Reduce 9.59% | 440,434 | $290.14 |
| Q3 2024 | +121,875 | Add 27.67% | 562,309 | $302.20 |
| Q4 2024 | -106,849 | Reduce 19.00% | 455,460 | $263.49 |
| Q1 2025 | +77,356 | Add 16.98% | 532,816 | $272.58 |
| Q2 2025 | +229,352 | Add 43.05% | 762,168 | $291.66 |
| Q3 2025 | +901,679 | Add 118.30% | 1.66 M | $341.00 |
Cliff Asness's General Dynamics Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased General Dynamics Corporation (GD) in Q4 2012, acquiring 142,962 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 General Dynamics Corporation (GD) 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 General Dynamics Corporation (GD) was in Q4 2014, adding 1,215,873 shares worth $167.33 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 1,663,847 shares of General Dynamics Corporation (GD), valued at approximately $567.37 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) represents approximately 0.36% 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 General Dynamics Corporation (GD) was 2,428,528 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.