Cliff Asness's GWW Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 149,920 shares of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) worth $141.9 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 GWW, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 342,896 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 269,554 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's WW Grainger (GWW) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly WW Grainger (GWW) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +11,156 | Add 0.00% | 11,156 | $202.40 |
| Q2 2013 | +22,768 | Add 0.00% | 22,768 | $252.20 |
| Q3 2013 | +3,787 | Add 16.63% | 26,555 | $261.72 |
| Q4 2013 | +2,417 | Add 9.10% | 28,972 | $255.42 |
| Q1 2014 | -13,000 | Reduce 44.87% | 15,972 | $252.63 |
| Q2 2014 | +3,700 | Add 23.17% | 19,672 | $254.27 |
| Q3 2014 | -10,004 | Reduce 50.85% | 9,668 | $251.65 |
| Q4 2014 | +7,655 | Add 79.18% | 17,323 | $254.86 |
| Q1 2015 | +4,800 | Add 27.71% | 22,123 | $235.82 |
| Q2 2015 | -3,167 | Reduce 14.32% | 18,956 | $236.65 |
| Q3 2015 | +74,617 | Add 393.63% | 93,573 | $215.01 |
| Q4 2015 | +23,509 | Add 25.12% | 117,082 | $202.59 |
| Q1 2016 | +10,270 | Add 8.77% | 127,352 | $233.43 |
| Q2 2016 | -37,716 | Reduce 29.62% | 89,636 | $227.25 |
| Q3 2016 | +2,311 | Add 2.58% | 91,947 | $224.84 |
| Q4 2016 | +5,697 | Add 6.20% | 97,644 | $232.25 |
| Q1 2017 | +3,992 | Add 4.09% | 101,636 | $232.76 |
| Q2 2017 | +7,581 | Add 7.46% | 109,217 | $180.53 |
| Q3 2017 | -33,160 | Reduce 30.36% | 76,057 | $179.75 |
| Q4 2017 | +4,777 | Add 6.28% | 80,834 | $236.25 |
| Q1 2018 | +33,482 | Add 41.42% | 114,316 | $282.27 |
| Q2 2018 | +342,896 | Add 299.95% | 457,212 | $311.21 |
| Q3 2018 | +111,929 | Add 24.48% | 569,141 | $357.41 |
| Q4 2018 | -269,554 | Reduce 47.36% | 299,587 | $282.36 |
| Q1 2019 | -59,502 | Reduce 19.86% | 240,085 | $300.93 |
| Q2 2019 | -7,724 | Reduce 3.22% | 232,361 | $265.14 |
| Q3 2019 | -162,244 | Reduce 69.82% | 70,117 | $294.01 |
| Q4 2019 | +17,951 | Add 25.60% | 88,068 | $338.52 |
| Q1 2020 | -17,514 | Reduce 19.89% | 70,554 | $248.50 |
| Q2 2020 | +1,114 | Add 1.58% | 71,668 | $306.11 |
| Q3 2020 | +83,783 | Add 116.90% | 155,451 | $356.77 |
| Q4 2020 | -28,401 | Reduce 18.27% | 127,050 | $402.78 |
| Q1 2021 | +66,915 | Add 52.67% | 193,965 | $397.68 |
| Q2 2021 | -25,718 | Reduce 13.26% | 168,247 | $438.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +84,927 | Add 50.48% | 253,174 | $393.06 |
| Q4 2021 | -18,519 | Reduce 7.31% | 234,655 | $516.01 |
| Q1 2022 | -13,947 | Reduce 5.94% | 220,708 | $515.79 |
| Q2 2022 | -91,812 | Reduce 41.60% | 128,896 | $450.78 |
| Q3 2022 | -66,822 | Reduce 51.84% | 62,074 | $487.39 |
| Q4 2022 | -30,748 | Reduce 49.53% | 31,326 | $556.25 |
| Q1 2023 | +6,583 | Add 21.01% | 37,909 | $676.86 |
| Q2 2023 | +1,569 | Add 4.14% | 39,478 | $788.59 |
| Q3 2023 | -2,860 | Reduce 7.24% | 36,618 | $691.84 |
| Q4 2023 | +18,855 | Add 51.49% | 55,473 | $828.69 |
| Q1 2024 | +4,511 | Add 8.13% | 59,984 | $1017.30 |
| Q2 2024 | +2,554 | Add 4.26% | 62,538 | $902.24 |
| Q3 2024 | +8,615 | Add 13.78% | 71,153 | $1036.01 |
| Q4 2024 | -10,936 | Reduce 15.37% | 60,217 | $1054.07 |
| Q1 2025 | -4,792 | Reduce 7.96% | 55,425 | $976.76 |
| Q2 2025 | +20,781 | Add 37.49% | 76,206 | $1027.61 |
| Q3 2025 | +73,714 | Add 96.73% | 149,920 | $946.48 |
Cliff Asness's WW Grainger Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) in Q4 2012, acquiring 11,156 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 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) for 52 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was in Q2 2018, adding 457,212 shares worth $142.29 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 149,920 shares of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW), valued at approximately $141.9 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) represents approximately 0.09% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was 569,141 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018.