Cliff Asness's META Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 1.7M shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) worth $1.26 B, representing 0.81% 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 META, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2013, adding 3.4M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2018, reducing 2.2M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Meta Platforms (META) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Meta Platforms (META) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +25,301 | Add 0.00% | 25,300 | $26.64 |
| Q3 2013 | +477,636 | New Buy | 477,636 | $50.24 |
| Q4 2013 | +3.44 M | Add 721.14% | 3.92 M | $54.66 |
| Q1 2014 | -548,700 | Reduce 13.99% | 3.37 M | $60.24 |
| Q2 2014 | +912,600 | Add 27.05% | 4.29 M | $67.29 |
| Q3 2014 | -127,557 | Reduce 2.98% | 4.16 M | $79.04 |
| Q4 2014 | -1.12 M | Reduce 26.88% | 3.04 M | $78.02 |
| Q1 2015 | -1.98 M | Reduce 65.21% | 1.06 M | $82.21 |
| Q2 2015 | -240,547 | Reduce 22.74% | 817,399 | $85.76 |
| Q3 2015 | +9,264 | Add 1.13% | 826,663 | $89.90 |
| Q4 2015 | +967,836 | Add 117.08% | 1.79 M | $104.66 |
| Q1 2016 | +713,617 | Add 39.77% | 2.51 M | $114.10 |
| Q2 2016 | +340,634 | Add 13.58% | 2.85 M | $114.28 |
| Q3 2016 | +492,786 | Add 17.30% | 3.34 M | $128.27 |
| Q4 2016 | +73,788 | Add 2.21% | 3.42 M | $115.05 |
| Q1 2017 | -496,466 | Reduce 14.54% | 2.92 M | $142.05 |
| Q2 2017 | -530,214 | Reduce 18.17% | 2.39 M | $150.98 |
| Q3 2017 | +1.63 M | Add 68.25% | 4.02 M | $170.87 |
| Q4 2017 | +2.89 M | Add 71.96% | 6.91 M | $176.46 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.03 M | Add 14.85% | 7.94 M | $159.79 |
| Q2 2018 | +879,825 | Add 11.09% | 8.82 M | $196.52 |
| Q3 2018 | -2.21 M | Reduce 25.12% | 6.6 M | $164.46 |
| Q4 2018 | +238,550 | Add 3.61% | 6.84 M | $131.09 |
| Q1 2019 | -523,771 | Reduce 7.66% | 6.32 M | $165.11 |
| Q2 2019 | -479,667 | Reduce 7.59% | 5.84 M | $190.47 |
| Q3 2019 | -341,547 | Reduce 5.85% | 5.5 M | $177.72 |
| Q4 2019 | +27,483 | Add 0.50% | 5.52 M | $204.72 |
| Q1 2020 | +470,614 | Add 8.52% | 5.99 M | $166.32 |
| Q2 2020 | -575,637 | Reduce 9.60% | 5.42 M | $220.10 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.21 M | Reduce 22.41% | 4.2 M | $261.90 |
| Q4 2020 | -636,900 | Reduce 15.15% | 3.57 M | $273.16 |
| Q1 2021 | +225,562 | Add 6.32% | 3.79 M | $291.63 |
| Q2 2021 | -906,302 | Reduce 23.90% | 2.89 M | $347.71 |
| Q3 2021 | -288,453 | Reduce 9.99% | 2.6 M | $339.39 |
| Q4 2021 | -586,505 | Reduce 22.58% | 2.01 M | $336.35 |
| Q1 2022 | +948,289 | Add 47.15% | 2.96 M | $222.36 |
| Q2 2022 | -221,429 | Reduce 7.48% | 2.74 M | $159.77 |
| Q3 2022 | -107,120 | Reduce 3.91% | 2.63 M | $135.68 |
| Q4 2022 | +318,777 | Add 12.12% | 2.95 M | $118.41 |
| Q1 2023 | -843,573 | Reduce 28.60% | 2.11 M | $209.27 |
| Q2 2023 | -178,208 | Reduce 8.46% | 1.93 M | $286.77 |
| Q3 2023 | -196,213 | Reduce 10.18% | 1.73 M | $300.21 |
| Q4 2023 | +66,660 | Add 3.85% | 1.8 M | $353.96 |
| Q1 2024 | -23,133 | Reduce 1.29% | 1.78 M | $485.58 |
| Q2 2024 | -166,833 | Reduce 9.40% | 1.61 M | $504.22 |
| Q3 2024 | -101,175 | Reduce 6.29% | 1.51 M | $567.31 |
| Q4 2024 | +140,708 | Add 9.33% | 1.65 M | $585.51 |
| Q1 2025 | +5,774 | Add 0.35% | 1.65 M | $560.54 |
| Q2 2025 | -246,950 | Reduce 14.93% | 1.41 M | $738.09 |
| Q3 2025 | +325,825 | Add 23.16% | 1.73 M | $729.44 |
Cliff Asness's Meta Platforms Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) in Q4 2012, acquiring 25,300 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 Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) 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 Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) was in Q4 2013, adding 3,922,059 shares worth $214.38 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 1,732,762 shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), valued at approximately $1.26 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) represents approximately 0.81% 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 Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) was 8,816,839 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.