Cliff Asness's MDT Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 3.33 M shares of Medtronic plc (MDT) worth $314.4 M, representing 0.20% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in MDT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2019, adding 1.82 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2025, reducing 1.39 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Medtronic plc (MDT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Medtronic plc (MDT) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2015 | +1.26 M | New Buy | 1.26 M | $77.99 |
| Q2 2015 | -91,149 | Reduce 7.26% | 1.16 M | $74.10 |
| Q3 2015 | -468,553 | Reduce 40.22% | 696,283 | $66.94 |
| Q4 2015 | -271,105 | Reduce 38.94% | 425,178 | $76.92 |
| Q1 2016 | +76,602 | Add 18.02% | 501,780 | $75.00 |
| Q2 2016 | -6,512 | Reduce 1.30% | 495,268 | $86.77 |
| Q3 2016 | +148,976 | Add 30.08% | 644,244 | $86.40 |
| Q4 2016 | +194,096 | Add 30.13% | 838,340 | $71.23 |
| Q1 2017 | -269,268 | Reduce 32.12% | 569,072 | $80.56 |
| Q2 2017 | +163,102 | Add 28.66% | 732,174 | $88.75 |
| Q3 2017 | -203,992 | Reduce 27.86% | 528,182 | $77.77 |
| Q4 2017 | +371,907 | Add 70.41% | 900,089 | $80.75 |
| Q1 2018 | +401,665 | Add 44.63% | 1.3 M | $80.22 |
| Q2 2018 | -90,557 | Reduce 6.96% | 1.21 M | $85.61 |
| Q3 2018 | +552,207 | Add 45.59% | 1.76 M | $98.37 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.17 M | Add 66.56% | 2.94 M | $90.96 |
| Q1 2019 | +1.82 M | Add 62.04% | 4.76 M | $90.21 |
| Q2 2019 | -339,862 | Reduce 7.14% | 4.42 M | $97.28 |
| Q3 2019 | -704,963 | Reduce 15.95% | 3.71 M | $108.17 |
| Q4 2019 | -838,927 | Reduce 22.58% | 2.88 M | $112.65 |
| Q1 2020 | -589,212 | Reduce 20.49% | 2.29 M | $89.77 |
| Q2 2020 | +215,049 | Add 9.40% | 2.5 M | $89.29 |
| Q3 2020 | -660,431 | Reduce 26.40% | 1.84 M | $103.02 |
| Q4 2020 | -80,085 | Reduce 4.35% | 1.76 M | $115.81 |
| Q1 2021 | -58,706 | Reduce 3.33% | 1.7 M | $118.13 |
| Q2 2021 | -300,327 | Reduce 17.64% | 1.4 M | $124.07 |
| Q3 2021 | -13,230 | Reduce 0.94% | 1.39 M | $125.35 |
| Q4 2021 | -21,637 | Reduce 1.56% | 1.37 M | $103.45 |
| Q1 2022 | -177,515 | Reduce 12.98% | 1.19 M | $110.95 |
| Q2 2022 | -100,106 | Reduce 8.41% | 1.09 M | $89.49 |
| Q3 2022 | +101,072 | Add 9.28% | 1.19 M | $80.75 |
| Q4 2022 | +567,674 | Add 47.68% | 1.76 M | $77.20 |
| Q1 2023 | -597,237 | Reduce 33.97% | 1.16 M | $79.60 |
| Q2 2023 | -85,319 | Reduce 7.35% | 1.08 M | $88.10 |
| Q3 2023 | +149,425 | Add 13.89% | 1.23 M | $78.30 |
| Q4 2023 | -158,713 | Reduce 12.95% | 1.07 M | $82.38 |
| Q1 2024 | +279,739 | Add 26.23% | 1.35 M | $87.15 |
| Q2 2024 | +98,901 | Add 7.35% | 1.45 M | $78.53 |
| Q3 2024 | +696,547 | Add 48.20% | 2.14 M | $89.34 |
| Q4 2024 | +465,007 | Add 21.71% | 2.61 M | $79.87 |
| Q1 2025 | +762,632 | Add 29.26% | 3.37 M | $88.65 |
| Q2 2025 | -1.39 M | Reduce 41.28% | 1.98 M | $87.17 |
| Q3 2025 | +1.35 M | Add 68.28% | 3.33 M | $94.43 |
Cliff Asness's Medtronic plc Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Medtronic plc (MDT) in Q1 2015, acquiring 1,255,985 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 Medtronic plc (MDT) for 43 quarters since Q1 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Medtronic plc (MDT) was in Q1 2019, adding 4,759,541 shares worth $429.36 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 3,329,414 shares of Medtronic plc (MDT), valued at approximately $314.4 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Medtronic plc (MDT) represents approximately 0.20% 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 Medtronic plc (MDT) was 4,759,541 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.