Cliff Asness's GOOG Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 3.9M shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) worth $944.74 M, representing 0.61% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained a strategic position in GOOG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 1.1M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2020, reducing 1.1M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Alphabet (GOOG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOG) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +5.75 M | New Buy | 5.75 M | $37.94 |
| Q1 2016 | +482,280 | Add 8.39% | 6.23 M | $37.25 |
| Q2 2016 | +528,900 | Add 8.49% | 6.76 M | $34.61 |
| Q3 2016 | +443,880 | Add 6.57% | 7.2 M | $38.86 |
| Q4 2016 | +232,160 | Add 3.22% | 7.44 M | $38.59 |
| Q1 2017 | -412,260 | Reduce 5.54% | 7.02 M | $41.48 |
| Q2 2017 | -191,580 | Reduce 2.73% | 6.83 M | $45.44 |
| Q3 2017 | +319,680 | Add 4.68% | 7.15 M | $47.96 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.09 M | Add 15.30% | 8.25 M | $52.32 |
| Q1 2018 | +84,960 | Add 1.03% | 8.33 M | $51.59 |
| Q2 2018 | +810,500 | Add 9.73% | 9.14 M | $55.78 |
| Q3 2018 | +119,920 | Add 1.31% | 9.26 M | $59.67 |
| Q4 2018 | -312,220 | Reduce 3.37% | 8.95 M | $51.78 |
| Q1 2019 | +6,300 | Add 0.07% | 8.96 M | $58.67 |
| Q2 2019 | -22,520 | Reduce 0.25% | 8.93 M | $54.05 |
| Q3 2019 | -579,840 | Reduce 6.49% | 8.35 M | $60.95 |
| Q4 2019 | +141,020 | Add 1.69% | 8.5 M | $66.77 |
| Q1 2020 | -742,200 | Reduce 8.74% | 7.75 M | $58.14 |
| Q2 2020 | -581,180 | Reduce 7.50% | 7.17 M | $70.68 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.13 M | Reduce 15.79% | 6.04 M | $73.48 |
| Q4 2020 | -619,740 | Reduce 10.26% | 5.42 M | $87.59 |
| Q1 2021 | -140,120 | Reduce 2.59% | 5.28 M | $103.43 |
| Q2 2021 | -808,240 | Reduce 15.31% | 4.47 M | $125.32 |
| Q3 2021 | -276,340 | Reduce 6.18% | 4.2 M | $133.27 |
| Q4 2021 | -412,420 | Reduce 9.83% | 3.78 M | $144.68 |
| Q1 2022 | -209,720 | Reduce 5.54% | 3.57 M | $139.65 |
| Q2 2022 | -291,020 | Reduce 8.14% | 3.28 M | $109.37 |
| Q3 2022 | -186,385 | Reduce 5.68% | 3.1 M | $96.15 |
| Q4 2022 | -160,734 | Reduce 5.19% | 2.94 M | $88.73 |
| Q1 2023 | -38,492 | Reduce 1.31% | 2.9 M | $104.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -283,000 | Reduce 9.77% | 2.61 M | $120.97 |
| Q3 2023 | -52,725 | Reduce 2.02% | 2.56 M | $131.85 |
| Q4 2023 | +167,121 | Add 6.53% | 2.73 M | $140.93 |
| Q1 2024 | -40,384 | Reduce 1.48% | 2.69 M | $152.26 |
| Q2 2024 | +65,058 | Add 2.42% | 2.75 M | $183.42 |
| Q3 2024 | +26,028 | Add 0.95% | 2.78 M | $167.19 |
| Q4 2024 | +140,711 | Add 5.06% | 2.92 M | $190.44 |
| Q1 2025 | +384,312 | Add 13.16% | 3.3 M | $156.23 |
| Q2 2025 | -195,359 | Reduce 5.91% | 3.11 M | $177.39 |
| Q3 2025 | +811,360 | Add 26.10% | 3.92 M | $241.02 |
Cliff Asness's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) in Q4 2015, acquiring 5,749,740 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 Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was in Q4 2015, adding 5,749,740 shares worth $218.17 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 3,919,751 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), valued at approximately $944.74 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) represents approximately 0.61% 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 Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was 9,262,600 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.