Cliff Asness's KLAC Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 139,327 shares of KLA Corporation (KLAC) worth $148.82 M, representing 0.10% 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 KLAC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 1.07 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 625,475 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +456,729 | Add 0.00% | 456,728 | $47.76 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.12 M | Add 0.00% | 1.12 M | $55.73 |
| Q3 2013 | -169,090 | Reduce 15.07% | 953,293 | $60.85 |
| Q4 2013 | +125,757 | Add 13.19% | 1.08 M | $64.46 |
| Q1 2014 | +46,700 | Add 4.33% | 1.13 M | $69.14 |
| Q2 2014 | -401,800 | Reduce 35.69% | 723,950 | $72.64 |
| Q3 2014 | -238,735 | Reduce 32.98% | 485,215 | $78.78 |
| Q4 2014 | -146,170 | Reduce 30.12% | 339,045 | $70.32 |
| Q1 2015 | -195,551 | Reduce 57.68% | 143,494 | $58.29 |
| Q2 2015 | +454 | Add 0.32% | 143,948 | $56.21 |
| Q3 2015 | -45,374 | Reduce 31.52% | 98,574 | $50.00 |
| Q4 2015 | -93,734 | Reduce 95.09% | 4,840 | $69.42 |
| Q1 2016 | +2,866 | Add 59.21% | 7,706 | $72.80 |
| Q3 2016 | +4,800 | Add 62.29% | 12,506 | $69.73 |
| Q4 2016 | +1.07 M | Add 8519.89% | 1.08 M | $78.68 |
| Q1 2017 | -247,510 | Reduce 22.96% | 830,493 | $95.07 |
| Q2 2017 | +73,410 | Add 8.84% | 903,903 | $91.51 |
| Q3 2017 | +341,196 | Add 37.75% | 1.25 M | $106.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +321,074 | Add 25.79% | 1.57 M | $105.07 |
| Q1 2018 | +417,302 | Add 26.64% | 1.98 M | $109.01 |
| Q2 2018 | -615,395 | Reduce 31.03% | 1.37 M | $103.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -415,436 | Reduce 30.37% | 952,644 | $101.71 |
| Q4 2018 | -625,475 | Reduce 65.66% | 327,169 | $89.49 |
| Q1 2019 | -35,297 | Reduce 10.79% | 291,872 | $119.41 |
| Q2 2019 | -25,429 | Reduce 8.71% | 266,443 | $118.20 |
| Q3 2019 | +2,781 | Add 1.04% | 269,224 | $158.50 |
| Q4 2019 | +52,087 | Add 19.35% | 321,311 | $177.81 |
| Q1 2020 | -84,316 | Reduce 26.24% | 236,995 | $143.74 |
| Q2 2020 | +51,461 | Add 21.71% | 288,456 | $194.48 |
| Q3 2020 | +263,710 | Add 91.42% | 552,166 | $193.62 |
| Q4 2020 | -80,714 | Reduce 14.62% | 471,452 | $256.99 |
| Q1 2021 | +30,153 | Add 6.40% | 501,605 | $329.11 |
| Q2 2021 | -2,297 | Reduce 0.46% | 499,308 | $321.72 |
| Q3 2021 | -45,084 | Reduce 9.03% | 454,224 | $334.51 |
| Q4 2021 | -77,355 | Reduce 17.03% | 376,869 | $428.76 |
| Q1 2022 | +36,342 | Add 9.64% | 413,211 | $366.06 |
| Q2 2022 | -150,384 | Reduce 36.39% | 262,827 | $314.03 |
| Q3 2022 | -99,881 | Reduce 38.00% | 162,946 | $302.63 |
| Q4 2022 | -19,683 | Reduce 12.08% | 143,263 | $372.73 |
| Q1 2023 | +84,959 | Add 59.30% | 228,222 | $397.86 |
| Q2 2023 | +3,564 | Add 1.56% | 231,786 | $484.78 |
| Q3 2023 | -27,314 | Reduce 11.78% | 204,472 | $458.66 |
| Q4 2023 | -5,033 | Reduce 2.46% | 199,439 | $581.30 |
| Q1 2024 | -8,263 | Reduce 4.14% | 191,176 | $693.82 |
| Q2 2024 | +15,013 | Add 7.85% | 206,189 | $824.51 |
| Q3 2024 | -18,567 | Reduce 9.00% | 187,622 | $774.41 |
| Q4 2024 | -87,580 | Reduce 46.68% | 100,042 | $630.12 |
| Q1 2025 | +15,330 | Add 15.32% | 115,372 | $665.71 |
| Q2 2025 | +16,746 | Add 14.51% | 132,118 | $889.95 |
| Q3 2025 | +7,209 | Add 5.46% | 139,327 | $1068.10 |
Cliff Asness's KLA Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased KLA Corporation (KLAC) in Q4 2012, acquiring 456,728 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 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to KLA Corporation (KLAC) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,122,383 shares worth $62.55 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 139,327 shares of KLA Corporation (KLAC), valued at approximately $148.82 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, KLA Corporation (KLAC) represents approximately 0.10% 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 KLA Corporation (KLAC) was 1,983,475 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.