Cliff Asness's ILMN Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 3.4M shares of Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) worth $315.91 M, representing 0.20% 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 ILMN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2025, adding 1.7M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2024, reducing 185.4K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Illumina (ILMN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Illumina (ILMN) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +19,841 | Add 0.00% | 19,840 | $54.08 |
| Q2 2013 | +19,841 | Add 0.00% | 19,840 | $72.78 |
| Q3 2013 | +412 | Add 2.08% | 20,252 | $78.61 |
| Q4 2013 | +16,582 | Add 81.88% | 36,834 | $107.62 |
| Q1 2014 | +32,485 | Add 88.19% | 69,319 | $144.61 |
| Q2 2014 | -30,120 | Reduce 43.45% | 39,199 | $173.68 |
| Q3 2014 | +26,522 | Add 67.66% | 65,721 | $159.46 |
| Q4 2014 | +150,346 | Add 228.76% | 216,067 | $179.55 |
| Q1 2015 | -166,869 | Reduce 77.23% | 49,198 | $180.58 |
| Q2 2015 | -14,415 | Reduce 29.30% | 34,783 | $212.40 |
| Q3 2015 | +11,335 | Add 32.59% | 46,118 | $171.04 |
| Q4 2015 | +22,543 | Add 48.88% | 68,661 | $186.71 |
| Q1 2016 | -26,216 | Reduce 38.18% | 42,445 | $157.69 |
| Q2 2016 | -22,637 | Reduce 53.33% | 19,808 | $136.56 |
| Q3 2016 | +43,070 | Add 217.44% | 62,878 | $176.71 |
| Q4 2016 | +7,804 | Add 12.41% | 70,682 | $124.56 |
| Q1 2017 | +41,611 | Add 58.87% | 112,293 | $165.99 |
| Q2 2017 | +9,960 | Add 8.87% | 122,253 | $168.80 |
| Q3 2017 | +7,580 | Add 6.20% | 129,833 | $193.77 |
| Q4 2017 | +12,956 | Add 9.98% | 142,789 | $212.54 |
| Q1 2018 | +25,193 | Add 17.64% | 167,982 | $229.98 |
| Q2 2018 | +27,220 | Add 16.20% | 195,202 | $271.68 |
| Q3 2018 | +33,379 | Add 17.10% | 228,581 | $357.06 |
| Q4 2018 | +171,131 | Add 74.87% | 399,712 | $291.76 |
| Q1 2019 | -111,665 | Reduce 27.94% | 288,047 | $302.23 |
| Q2 2019 | -81,001 | Reduce 28.12% | 207,046 | $358.12 |
| Q3 2019 | -88,684 | Reduce 42.83% | 118,362 | $295.62 |
| Q4 2019 | -14,490 | Reduce 12.24% | 103,872 | $320.77 |
| Q1 2020 | +44,891 | Add 43.22% | 148,763 | $263.38 |
| Q2 2020 | +1,071 | Add 0.72% | 149,834 | $353.08 |
| Q3 2020 | +18,428 | Add 12.30% | 168,262 | $299.22 |
| Q4 2020 | -32,073 | Reduce 19.06% | 136,189 | $352.29 |
| Q1 2021 | -9,878 | Reduce 7.25% | 126,311 | $373.60 |
| Q2 2021 | -30,952 | Reduce 24.50% | 95,359 | $460.32 |
| Q3 2021 | +34,625 | Add 36.31% | 129,984 | $394.56 |
| Q4 2021 | -42,846 | Reduce 32.96% | 87,138 | $370.08 |
| Q1 2022 | -42,965 | Reduce 49.31% | 44,173 | $339.89 |
| Q2 2022 | -19,459 | Reduce 44.05% | 24,714 | $176.74 |
| Q3 2022 | -16,596 | Reduce 67.15% | 8,118 | $181.94 |
| Q4 2022 | -3,301 | Reduce 40.66% | 4,817 | $194.42 |
| Q1 2023 | -4,817 | Sold Out | 4,817 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +15,824 | New Buy | 15,824 | $133.58 |
| Q2 2024 | +59,737 | Add 377.51% | 75,561 | $104.38 |
| Q3 2024 | +569,366 | Add 753.52% | 644,927 | $130.25 |
| Q4 2024 | -185,435 | Reduce 28.75% | 459,492 | $133.63 |
| Q1 2025 | +1.66 M | Add 361.72% | 2.12 M | $78.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.17 M | Add 55.35% | 3.3 M | $95.05 |
| Q3 2025 | +102,147 | Add 3.10% | 3.4 M | $92.97 |
Cliff Asness's Illumina Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) in Q4 2012, acquiring 19,840 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 Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) 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 Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) was in Q1 2025, adding 2,121,585 shares worth $165.48 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 3,398,027 shares of Illumina, Inc. (ILMN), valued at approximately $315.91 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) represents approximately 0.20% 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 Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) was 3,398,027 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.