Cliff Asness's KLIC Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 411,896 shares of Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) worth $16.74 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 45 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in KLIC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 271,868 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2013, reducing 529,968 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +559,124 | Add 0.00% | 559,124 | $11.99 |
| Q2 2013 | +549,824 | Add 0.00% | 549,824 | $11.06 |
| Q3 2013 | -529,968 | Reduce 96.39% | 19,856 | $11.53 |
| Q4 2013 | +100 | Add 0.50% | 19,956 | $13.28 |
| Q1 2014 | -19,956 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | +10,735 | New Buy | 10,735 | $14.25 |
| Q4 2014 | -10,735 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +76,106 | New Buy | 76,106 | $12.17 |
| Q3 2016 | +44,335 | Add 58.25% | 120,441 | $12.93 |
| Q4 2016 | +19,093 | Add 15.85% | 139,534 | $15.95 |
| Q1 2017 | +23,143 | Add 16.59% | 162,677 | $20.32 |
| Q2 2017 | -9,501 | Reduce 5.84% | 153,176 | $19.02 |
| Q3 2017 | -6,975 | Reduce 4.55% | 146,201 | $21.57 |
| Q4 2017 | -7,390 | Reduce 5.05% | 138,811 | $24.34 |
| Q1 2018 | -20,113 | Reduce 14.49% | 118,698 | $25.01 |
| Q2 2018 | -23,938 | Reduce 20.17% | 94,760 | $23.82 |
| Q3 2018 | -94,760 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +9,673 | New Buy | 9,673 | $22.12 |
| Q2 2019 | +14,740 | Add 152.38% | 24,413 | $22.57 |
| Q3 2019 | +6,860 | Add 28.10% | 31,273 | $23.47 |
| Q4 2019 | +922 | Add 2.95% | 32,195 | $27.21 |
| Q1 2020 | -8,471 | Reduce 26.31% | 23,724 | $20.86 |
| Q2 2020 | -12,604 | Reduce 53.13% | 11,120 | $20.86 |
| Q3 2020 | +2,291 | Add 20.60% | 13,411 | $22.37 |
| Q4 2020 | +3,420 | Add 25.50% | 16,831 | $31.79 |
| Q1 2021 | +1,525 | Add 9.06% | 18,356 | $49.08 |
| Q2 2021 | -2,336 | Reduce 12.73% | 16,020 | $61.17 |
| Q3 2021 | +16,303 | Add 101.77% | 32,323 | $58.29 |
| Q4 2021 | -4,697 | Reduce 14.53% | 27,626 | $60.52 |
| Q1 2022 | +20,249 | Add 73.30% | 47,875 | $56.02 |
| Q2 2022 | +7,040 | Add 14.70% | 54,915 | $42.81 |
| Q3 2022 | +14,695 | Add 26.76% | 69,610 | $38.53 |
| Q4 2022 | -1,679 | Reduce 2.41% | 67,931 | $44.26 |
| Q1 2023 | -22,464 | Reduce 33.07% | 45,467 | $52.69 |
| Q2 2023 | -6,385 | Reduce 14.04% | 39,082 | $59.45 |
| Q3 2023 | -7,739 | Reduce 19.80% | 31,343 | $48.63 |
| Q4 2023 | -19,624 | Reduce 62.61% | 11,719 | $54.72 |
| Q1 2024 | -11,719 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,343 | New Buy | 7,343 | $45.13 |
| Q4 2024 | +11,054 | Add 150.54% | 18,397 | $46.66 |
| Q1 2025 | +31,048 | Add 168.77% | 49,445 | $32.98 |
| Q2 2025 | +271,868 | Add 549.84% | 321,313 | $34.60 |
| Q3 2025 | +90,583 | Add 28.19% | 411,896 | $40.64 |
Cliff Asness's Kulicke and Soffa Industries Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) in Q4 2012, acquiring 559,124 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 Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) for 45 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) was in Q4 2012, adding 559,124 shares worth $6.7 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 411,896 shares of Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC), valued at approximately $16.74 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) represents approximately 0.01% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) was 559,124 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2012.