Cliff Asness's MA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 861.3K shares of Mastercard Incorporated (MA) worth $489.91 M, representing 0.31% 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 MA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2014, adding 1.4M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2014, reducing 797.1K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +318,440 | Add 0.00% | 318,430 | $49.13 |
| Q2 2013 | +172,740 | Add 0.00% | 172,730 | $57.45 |
| Q3 2013 | +102,700 | Add 59.46% | 275,430 | $67.28 |
| Q4 2013 | +286,140 | Add 103.89% | 561,570 | $83.55 |
| Q1 2014 | +1.42 M | Add 252.25% | 1.98 M | $74.70 |
| Q2 2014 | +136,700 | Add 6.91% | 2.11 M | $73.47 |
| Q3 2014 | -787,104 | Reduce 37.22% | 1.33 M | $73.92 |
| Q4 2014 | -797,091 | Reduce 60.03% | 530,645 | $86.16 |
| Q1 2015 | -214,889 | Reduce 40.50% | 315,756 | $86.39 |
| Q2 2015 | +90,069 | Add 28.52% | 405,825 | $93.48 |
| Q3 2015 | +278,127 | Add 68.53% | 683,952 | $90.12 |
| Q4 2015 | +10,936 | Add 1.60% | 694,888 | $97.36 |
| Q1 2016 | -118,415 | Reduce 17.04% | 576,473 | $94.50 |
| Q2 2016 | -221,884 | Reduce 38.49% | 354,589 | $88.06 |
| Q3 2016 | -76,186 | Reduce 21.49% | 278,403 | $101.77 |
| Q4 2016 | +198,893 | Add 71.44% | 477,296 | $103.25 |
| Q1 2017 | +129,919 | Add 27.22% | 607,215 | $112.47 |
| Q2 2017 | -126,722 | Reduce 20.87% | 480,493 | $121.45 |
| Q3 2017 | +6,417 | Add 1.34% | 486,910 | $141.20 |
| Q4 2017 | +306,682 | Add 62.99% | 793,592 | $151.36 |
| Q1 2018 | +196,616 | Add 24.78% | 990,208 | $175.16 |
| Q2 2018 | +266,521 | Add 26.92% | 1.26 M | $196.52 |
| Q3 2018 | +374,529 | Add 29.80% | 1.63 M | $222.61 |
| Q4 2018 | +115,915 | Add 7.11% | 1.75 M | $188.65 |
| Q1 2019 | +349,389 | Add 20.00% | 2.1 M | $235.45 |
| Q2 2019 | +37,186 | Add 1.77% | 2.13 M | $264.53 |
| Q3 2019 | -268,805 | Reduce 12.60% | 1.86 M | $271.57 |
| Q4 2019 | +30,302 | Add 1.62% | 1.9 M | $298.59 |
| Q1 2020 | -206,703 | Reduce 10.91% | 1.69 M | $241.56 |
| Q2 2020 | -238,754 | Reduce 14.14% | 1.45 M | $292.98 |
| Q3 2020 | -323,606 | Reduce 22.32% | 1.13 M | $338.17 |
| Q4 2020 | -74,907 | Reduce 6.65% | 1.05 M | $356.94 |
| Q1 2021 | -289,397 | Reduce 27.53% | 761,878 | $356.05 |
| Q2 2021 | -164,788 | Reduce 21.63% | 597,090 | $365.09 |
| Q3 2021 | -129,734 | Reduce 21.73% | 467,356 | $347.68 |
| Q4 2021 | +796 | Add 0.17% | 468,152 | $359.32 |
| Q1 2022 | -64,517 | Reduce 13.78% | 403,635 | $357.38 |
| Q2 2022 | +25,296 | Add 6.27% | 428,931 | $310.91 |
| Q3 2022 | +257,027 | Add 59.92% | 685,958 | $284.34 |
| Q4 2022 | -5,783 | Reduce 0.84% | 680,175 | $344.92 |
| Q1 2023 | -16,712 | Reduce 2.46% | 663,463 | $362.55 |
| Q2 2023 | -164,829 | Reduce 24.84% | 498,634 | $390.62 |
| Q3 2023 | -39,858 | Reduce 7.99% | 458,776 | $395.91 |
| Q4 2023 | -67,075 | Reduce 14.62% | 391,701 | $426.51 |
| Q1 2024 | -16,936 | Reduce 4.32% | 374,765 | $480.66 |
| Q2 2024 | +79,418 | Add 21.19% | 454,183 | $441.16 |
| Q3 2024 | +38,533 | Add 8.48% | 492,716 | $493.53 |
| Q4 2024 | -25,619 | Reduce 5.20% | 467,097 | $526.57 |
| Q1 2025 | +30,070 | Add 6.44% | 497,167 | $533.62 |
| Q2 2025 | +156,096 | Add 31.40% | 653,263 | $555.83 |
| Q3 2025 | +208,030 | Add 31.84% | 861,293 | $568.81 |
Cliff Asness's Mastercard Incorporated Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Mastercard Incorporated (MA) in Q4 2012, acquiring 318,430 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 Mastercard Incorporated (MA) 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 Mastercard Incorporated (MA) was in Q1 2014, adding 1,978,140 shares worth $147.77 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 861,293 shares of Mastercard Incorporated (MA), valued at approximately $489.91 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) represents approximately 0.31% 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 Mastercard Incorporated (MA) was 2,133,748 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.