Cliff Asness's MCO Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 79,638 shares of Moody's Corporation (MCO) worth $40.68 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 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 107,600 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2014, reducing 120,600 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -23,264 | Reduce 22.61% | 79,638 | $510.85 |
| Q3 2025 | -5,712 | Reduce 5.26% | 102,902 | $476.48 |
| Q2 2025 | +71,225 | Add 190.50% | 108,614 | $494.45 |
| Q1 2025 | +20,458 | Add 120.83% | 37,389 | $458.01 |
| Q4 2024 | -553 | Reduce 3.16% | 16,931 | $473.37 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,730 | Add 79.25% | 17,484 | $473.44 |
| Q2 2024 | -563 | Reduce 5.46% | 9,754 | $420.95 |
| Q1 2024 | +1,627 | Add 18.72% | 10,317 | $393.05 |
| Q4 2023 | -3,597 | Reduce 29.27% | 8,690 | $390.56 |
| Q3 2023 | +4,110 | Add 50.26% | 12,287 | $316.18 |
| Q2 2023 | +4,666 | Add 132.90% | 8,177 | $347.72 |
| Q1 2023 | -45 | Reduce 1.27% | 3,511 | $303.50 |
| Q4 2022 | +130 | Add 3.79% | 3,556 | $278.39 |
| Q3 2022 | -462 | Reduce 11.88% | 3,426 | $243.14 |
| Q2 2022 | -20,729 | Reduce 84.21% | 3,888 | $269.55 |
| Q1 2022 | -1,451 | Reduce 5.57% | 24,617 | $337.41 |
| Q4 2021 | -5,182 | Reduce 16.58% | 26,068 | $390.59 |
| Q3 2021 | +9,763 | Add 45.44% | 31,250 | $355.10 |
| Q2 2021 | +2,041 | Add 10.50% | 21,487 | $362.36 |
| Q1 2021 | -12,024 | Reduce 38.21% | 19,446 | $298.36 |
| Q4 2020 | -47,722 | Reduce 60.26% | 31,470 | $287.77 |
| Q3 2020 | -49,880 | Reduce 38.65% | 79,192 | $288.67 |
| Q2 2020 | -31,606 | Reduce 19.67% | 129,072 | $269.09 |
| Q1 2020 | +48,074 | Add 42.69% | 160,678 | $211.50 |
| Q4 2019 | +16,851 | Add 17.60% | 112,604 | $237.42 |
| Q3 2019 | -8,853 | Reduce 8.46% | 95,753 | $204.83 |
| Q2 2019 | -3,263 | Reduce 3.02% | 104,606 | $195.31 |
| Q1 2019 | -1,221 | Reduce 1.12% | 107,869 | $181.09 |
| Q4 2018 | -3,779 | Reduce 3.35% | 109,090 | $140.04 |
| Q3 2018 | +6,595 | Add 6.21% | 112,869 | $167.20 |
| Q2 2018 | +9,159 | Add 9.43% | 106,274 | $170.56 |
| Q1 2018 | +3,650 | Add 3.91% | 97,115 | $161.30 |
| Q4 2017 | +25,937 | Add 38.41% | 93,465 | $147.61 |
| Q3 2017 | +60,710 | Add 890.44% | 67,528 | $139.22 |
| Q1 2017 | -3,271 | Reduce 32.42% | 6,818 | $112.06 |
| Q4 2016 | +96 | Add 0.96% | 10,089 | $94.26 |
| Q3 2016 | +3,280 | Add 48.86% | 9,993 | $108.28 |
| Q2 2016 | -810 | Reduce 10.77% | 6,713 | $93.70 |
| Q1 2016 | -62,078 | Reduce 89.19% | 7,523 | $96.50 |
| Q4 2015 | -59,021 | Reduce 45.89% | 69,601 | $100.34 |
| Q3 2015 | +7,983 | Add 6.62% | 128,622 | $98.20 |
| Q2 2015 | -51,905 | Reduce 30.08% | 120,639 | $107.96 |
| Q1 2015 | +28,400 | Add 19.70% | 172,544 | $103.80 |
| Q4 2014 | +14,931 | Add 11.56% | 144,144 | $95.81 |
| Q3 2014 | +19,100 | Add 17.35% | 129,213 | $94.50 |
| Q2 2014 | -120,600 | Reduce 52.27% | 110,113 | $87.66 |
| Q1 2014 | +75,471 | Add 48.62% | 230,713 | $79.32 |
| Q4 2013 | +100 | Add 0.06% | 155,242 | $78.47 |
| Q3 2013 | +107,600 | Add 226.33% | 155,142 | $70.33 |
| Q2 2013 | +47,542 | Add 0.00% | 47,542 | $60.94 |
| Q4 2012 | +43,042 | Add 0.00% | 43,042 | $50.32 |
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 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Moody's Corporation (MCO) was in Q3 2013, adding 155,142 shares worth $10.91 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 79,638 shares of Moody's Corporation (MCO), valued at approximately $40.68 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Moody's Corporation (MCO) represents approximately 0.02% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Moody's Corporation (MCO) was 230,713 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2014.