Cliff Asness's LASR Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 370,665 shares of nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) worth $10.98 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2020-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 21 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Cliff Asness has maintained a strategic position in LASR, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2025, adding 202,666 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2025, reducing 82,992 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's nLIGHT (LASR) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly nLIGHT (LASR) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2020 | +11,654 | New Buy | 11,654 | $23.51 |
| Q4 2020 | +3,194 | Add 27.41% | 14,848 | $32.66 |
| Q1 2021 | +10,875 | Add 73.24% | 25,723 | $32.38 |
| Q2 2021 | -3,799 | Reduce 14.77% | 21,924 | $36.26 |
| Q3 2021 | -7,172 | Reduce 32.71% | 14,752 | $28.20 |
| Q4 2021 | -14,752 | Sold Out | 14,752 | $28.20 |
| Q1 2022 | +13,075 | New Buy | 13,075 | $17.36 |
| Q2 2022 | -13,075 | Sold Out | 13,075 | $17.36 |
| Q1 2023 | +12,370 | New Buy | 12,370 | $10.18 |
| Q2 2023 | +6,245 | Add 50.49% | 18,615 | $15.42 |
| Q3 2023 | -18,615 | Sold Out | 18,615 | $15.42 |
| Q2 2024 | +24,817 | New Buy | 24,817 | $10.93 |
| Q3 2024 | +122,855 | Add 495.04% | 147,672 | $10.69 |
| Q4 2024 | +4,909 | Add 3.32% | 152,581 | $10.49 |
| Q1 2025 | -82,992 | Reduce 54.39% | 69,589 | $7.77 |
| Q2 2025 | +98,410 | Add 141.42% | 167,999 | $19.68 |
| Q3 2025 | +202,666 | Add 120.64% | 370,665 | $29.63 |
Cliff Asness's nLIGHT Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) in Q3 2020, acquiring 11,654 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 nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) for 21 quarters since Q3 2020.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) was in Q3 2025, adding 370,665 shares worth $10.98 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 370,665 shares of nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR), valued at approximately $10.98 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) 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 nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) was 370,665 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025.