Cliff Asness's MCO Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 102.9K shares of Moody's Corporation (MCO) worth $49.03 M, representing 0.03% 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 MCO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2013, adding 107.6K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2014, reducing 120.6K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Moody's Corporation (MCO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Moody's Corporation (MCO) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +43,043 | Add 0.00% | 43,042 | $50.32 |
| Q2 2013 | +47,543 | Add 0.00% | 47,542 | $60.94 |
| Q3 2013 | +107,600 | Add 226.33% | 155,142 | $70.33 |
| Q4 2013 | +100 | Add 0.06% | 155,242 | $78.47 |
| Q1 2014 | +75,471 | Add 48.62% | 230,713 | $79.32 |
| Q2 2014 | -120,600 | Reduce 52.27% | 110,113 | $87.66 |
| Q3 2014 | +19,100 | Add 17.35% | 129,213 | $94.50 |
| Q4 2014 | +14,931 | Add 11.56% | 144,144 | $95.81 |
| Q1 2015 | +28,400 | Add 19.70% | 172,544 | $103.80 |
| Q2 2015 | -51,905 | Reduce 30.08% | 120,639 | $107.96 |
| Q3 2015 | +7,983 | Add 6.62% | 128,622 | $98.20 |
| Q4 2015 | -59,021 | Reduce 45.89% | 69,601 | $100.34 |
| Q1 2016 | -62,078 | Reduce 89.19% | 7,523 | $96.50 |
| Q2 2016 | -810 | Reduce 10.77% | 6,713 | $93.70 |
| Q3 2016 | +3,280 | Add 48.86% | 9,993 | $108.28 |
| Q4 2016 | +96 | Add 0.96% | 10,089 | $94.26 |
| Q1 2017 | -3,271 | Reduce 32.42% | 6,818 | $112.06 |
| Q3 2017 | +60,710 | Add 890.44% | 67,528 | $139.22 |
| Q4 2017 | +25,937 | Add 38.41% | 93,465 | $147.61 |
| Q1 2018 | +3,650 | Add 3.91% | 97,115 | $161.30 |
| Q2 2018 | +9,159 | Add 9.43% | 106,274 | $170.56 |
| Q3 2018 | +6,595 | Add 6.21% | 112,869 | $167.20 |
| Q4 2018 | -3,779 | Reduce 3.35% | 109,090 | $140.04 |
| Q1 2019 | -1,221 | Reduce 1.12% | 107,869 | $181.09 |
| Q2 2019 | -3,263 | Reduce 3.02% | 104,606 | $195.31 |
| Q3 2019 | -8,853 | Reduce 8.46% | 95,753 | $204.83 |
| Q4 2019 | +16,851 | Add 17.60% | 112,604 | $237.42 |
| Q1 2020 | +48,074 | Add 42.69% | 160,678 | $211.50 |
| Q2 2020 | -31,606 | Reduce 19.67% | 129,072 | $269.09 |
| Q3 2020 | -49,880 | Reduce 38.65% | 79,192 | $288.67 |
| Q4 2020 | -47,722 | Reduce 60.26% | 31,470 | $287.77 |
| Q1 2021 | -12,024 | Reduce 38.21% | 19,446 | $298.36 |
| Q2 2021 | +2,041 | Add 10.50% | 21,487 | $362.36 |
| Q3 2021 | +9,763 | Add 45.44% | 31,250 | $355.10 |
| Q4 2021 | -5,182 | Reduce 16.58% | 26,068 | $390.59 |
| Q1 2022 | -1,451 | Reduce 5.57% | 24,617 | $337.41 |
| Q2 2022 | -20,729 | Reduce 84.21% | 3,888 | $269.55 |
| Q3 2022 | -462 | Reduce 11.88% | 3,426 | $243.14 |
| Q4 2022 | +130 | Add 3.79% | 3,556 | $278.39 |
| Q1 2023 | -45 | Reduce 1.27% | 3,511 | $303.50 |
| Q2 2023 | +4,666 | Add 132.90% | 8,177 | $347.72 |
| Q3 2023 | +4,110 | Add 50.26% | 12,287 | $316.18 |
| Q4 2023 | -3,597 | Reduce 29.27% | 8,690 | $390.56 |
| Q1 2024 | +1,627 | Add 18.72% | 10,317 | $393.05 |
| Q2 2024 | -563 | Reduce 5.46% | 9,754 | $420.95 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,730 | Add 79.25% | 17,484 | $473.44 |
| Q4 2024 | -553 | Reduce 3.16% | 16,931 | $473.37 |
| Q1 2025 | +20,458 | Add 120.83% | 37,389 | $458.01 |
| Q2 2025 | +71,225 | Add 190.50% | 108,614 | $494.45 |
| Q3 2025 | -5,712 | Reduce 5.26% | 102,902 | $476.48 |
Cliff Asness's Moody's Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Moody's Corporation (MCO) in Q4 2012, acquiring 43,042 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 Moody's Corporation (MCO) 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 Moody's Corporation (MCO) was in Q3 2013, adding 155,142 shares worth $10.91 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 102,902 shares of Moody's Corporation (MCO), valued at approximately $49.03 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Moody's Corporation (MCO) represents approximately 0.03% 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 Moody's Corporation (MCO) was 230,713 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.