Cliff Asness's KLAC Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 1.47 M shares of KLA Corporation (KLAC) worth $210.37 M, representing 0.10% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 54 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in KLAC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 10.65 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 6.25 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's KLA Corporation (KLAC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly KLA Corporation (KLAC) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +7,690 | Add 0.53% | 1.47 M | $142.97 |
| Q4 2025 | +70,470 | Add 5.06% | 1.46 M | $121.51 |
| Q3 2025 | +72,090 | Add 5.46% | 1.39 M | $106.81 |
| Q2 2025 | +167,460 | Add 14.51% | 1.32 M | $88.99 |
| Q1 2025 | +153,300 | Add 15.32% | 1.15 M | $66.57 |
| Q4 2024 | -875,800 | Reduce 46.68% | 1 M | $63.01 |
| Q3 2024 | -185,670 | Reduce 9.00% | 1.88 M | $77.44 |
| Q2 2024 | +150,130 | Add 7.85% | 2.06 M | $82.45 |
| Q1 2024 | -82,630 | Reduce 4.14% | 1.91 M | $69.38 |
| Q4 2023 | -50,330 | Reduce 2.46% | 1.99 M | $58.13 |
| Q3 2023 | -273,140 | Reduce 11.78% | 2.04 M | $45.87 |
| Q2 2023 | +35,640 | Add 1.56% | 2.32 M | $48.48 |
| Q1 2023 | +849,590 | Add 59.30% | 2.28 M | $39.79 |
| Q4 2022 | -196,830 | Reduce 12.08% | 1.43 M | $37.27 |
| Q3 2022 | -998,810 | Reduce 38.00% | 1.63 M | $30.26 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.5 M | Reduce 36.39% | 2.63 M | $31.40 |
| Q1 2022 | +363,420 | Add 9.64% | 4.13 M | $36.61 |
| Q4 2021 | -773,550 | Reduce 17.03% | 3.77 M | $42.88 |
| Q3 2021 | -450,840 | Reduce 9.03% | 4.54 M | $33.45 |
| Q2 2021 | -22,970 | Reduce 0.46% | 4.99 M | $32.17 |
| Q1 2021 | +301,530 | Add 6.40% | 5.02 M | $32.91 |
| Q4 2020 | -807,140 | Reduce 14.62% | 4.71 M | $25.70 |
| Q3 2020 | +2.64 M | Add 91.42% | 5.52 M | $19.36 |
| Q2 2020 | +514,610 | Add 21.71% | 2.88 M | $19.45 |
| Q1 2020 | -843,160 | Reduce 26.24% | 2.37 M | $14.37 |
| Q4 2019 | +520,870 | Add 19.35% | 3.21 M | $17.78 |
| Q3 2019 | +27,810 | Add 1.04% | 2.69 M | $15.85 |
| Q2 2019 | -254,290 | Reduce 8.71% | 2.66 M | $11.82 |
| Q1 2019 | -352,970 | Reduce 10.79% | 2.92 M | $11.94 |
| Q4 2018 | -6.25 M | Reduce 65.66% | 3.27 M | $8.95 |
| Q3 2018 | -4.15 M | Reduce 30.37% | 9.53 M | $10.17 |
| Q2 2018 | -6.15 M | Reduce 31.03% | 13.68 M | $10.30 |
| Q1 2018 | +4.17 M | Add 26.64% | 19.83 M | $10.90 |
| Q4 2017 | +3.21 M | Add 25.79% | 15.66 M | $10.51 |
| Q3 2017 | +3.41 M | Add 37.75% | 12.45 M | $10.60 |
| Q2 2017 | +734,100 | Add 8.84% | 9.04 M | $9.15 |
| Q1 2017 | -2.48 M | Reduce 22.96% | 8.3 M | $9.51 |
| Q4 2016 | +10.65 M | Add 8519.89% | 10.78 M | $7.87 |
| Q3 2016 | +48,000 | Add 62.29% | 125,060 | $6.97 |
| Q1 2016 | +28,660 | Add 59.21% | 77,060 | $7.28 |
| Q4 2015 | -937,340 | Reduce 95.09% | 48,400 | $6.94 |
| Q3 2015 | -453,740 | Reduce 31.52% | 985,740 | $5.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +4,540 | Add 0.32% | 1.44 M | $5.62 |
| Q1 2015 | -1.96 M | Reduce 57.68% | 1.43 M | $5.83 |
| Q4 2014 | -1.46 M | Reduce 30.12% | 3.39 M | $7.03 |
| Q3 2014 | -2.39 M | Reduce 32.98% | 4.85 M | $7.88 |
| Q2 2014 | -4.02 M | Reduce 35.69% | 7.24 M | $7.26 |
| Q1 2014 | +467,000 | Add 4.33% | 11.26 M | $6.91 |
| Q4 2013 | +1.26 M | Add 13.19% | 10.79 M | $6.45 |
| Q3 2013 | -1.69 M | Reduce 15.07% | 9.53 M | $6.09 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.12 M | Add 0.00% | 11.22 M | $5.57 |
| Q4 2012 | +4.57 M | Add 0.00% | 4.57 M | $4.78 |
Cliff Asness's KLA Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased KLA Corporation (KLAC) in Q4 2012, acquiring 4,567,280 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 KLA Corporation (KLAC) for 54 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to KLA Corporation (KLAC) was in Q4 2016, adding 10,780,030 shares worth $84.82 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 1,471,430 shares of KLA Corporation (KLAC), valued at approximately $210.37 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, KLA Corporation (KLAC) represents approximately 0.10% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in KLA Corporation (KLAC) was 19,834,750 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.