Cliff Asness's KTOS Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 73,121 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) worth $6.68 M, representing 0.00% 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 KTOS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2014, adding 415,400 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2014, reducing 412,628 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +88,093 | Add 0.00% | 88,092 | $5.03 |
| Q2 2013 | +88,093 | Add 0.00% | 88,092 | $6.48 |
| Q3 2013 | -4,077 | Reduce 4.63% | 84,015 | $8.28 |
| Q4 2013 | +279,128 | Add 332.24% | 363,143 | $7.68 |
| Q1 2014 | +415,400 | Add 114.39% | 778,543 | $7.54 |
| Q2 2014 | -412,628 | Reduce 53.00% | 365,915 | $7.80 |
| Q3 2014 | -148,700 | Reduce 40.64% | 217,215 | $6.56 |
| Q4 2014 | +45,808 | Add 21.09% | 263,023 | $5.02 |
| Q1 2015 | +577 | Add 0.22% | 263,600 | $5.53 |
| Q2 2015 | -82,025 | Reduce 31.12% | 181,575 | $6.29 |
| Q3 2015 | -68,038 | Reduce 37.47% | 113,537 | $4.22 |
| Q4 2015 | -113,537 | Sold Out | 113,537 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +30,659 | New Buy | 30,659 | $7.40 |
| Q1 2017 | +33,224 | Add 108.37% | 63,883 | $7.78 |
| Q3 2017 | +1,485 | Add 2.32% | 65,368 | $13.08 |
| Q4 2017 | -6,541 | Reduce 10.01% | 58,827 | $10.59 |
| Q1 2018 | -7,792 | Reduce 13.25% | 51,035 | $10.29 |
| Q2 2018 | -17,872 | Reduce 35.02% | 33,163 | $11.52 |
| Q3 2018 | -33,163 | Sold Out | 33,163 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +29,509 | New Buy | 29,509 | $15.62 |
| Q2 2019 | +7,221 | Add 24.47% | 36,730 | $22.90 |
| Q3 2019 | +4,346 | Add 11.83% | 41,076 | $18.60 |
| Q4 2019 | -7,416 | Reduce 18.05% | 33,660 | $18.00 |
| Q1 2020 | -15,728 | Reduce 46.73% | 17,932 | $13.83 |
| Q2 2020 | -17,932 | Sold Out | 17,932 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +8,838 | New Buy | 8,838 | $27.27 |
| Q2 2021 | -8,838 | Sold Out | 8,838 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +11,993 | New Buy | 11,993 | $22.35 |
| Q4 2021 | +8,246 | Add 68.76% | 20,239 | $19.42 |
| Q1 2022 | +26,821 | Add 132.52% | 47,060 | $20.48 |
| Q2 2022 | +5,641 | Add 11.99% | 52,701 | $13.87 |
| Q3 2022 | -3,124 | Reduce 5.93% | 49,577 | $10.17 |
| Q4 2022 | +12,749 | Add 25.72% | 62,326 | $10.32 |
| Q1 2023 | -45,923 | Reduce 73.68% | 16,403 | $13.48 |
| Q2 2023 | -645 | Reduce 3.93% | 15,758 | $14.34 |
| Q3 2023 | -15,758 | Sold Out | 15,758 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +13,347 | New Buy | 13,347 | $20.29 |
| Q1 2024 | +3,134 | Add 23.48% | 16,481 | $18.38 |
| Q2 2024 | +20,635 | Add 125.20% | 37,116 | $20.01 |
| Q3 2024 | +9,838 | Add 26.51% | 46,954 | $23.30 |
| Q4 2024 | +6,961 | Add 14.83% | 53,915 | $26.38 |
| Q1 2025 | -10,970 | Reduce 20.35% | 42,945 | $29.69 |
| Q2 2025 | -13,312 | Reduce 31.00% | 29,633 | $46.45 |
| Q3 2025 | +43,488 | Add 146.76% | 73,121 | $91.37 |
Cliff Asness's Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) in Q4 2012, acquiring 88,092 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 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) 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 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) was in Q1 2014, adding 778,543 shares worth $5.87 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 73,121 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), valued at approximately $6.68 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) represents approximately 0.00% 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 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) was 778,543 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.