Cliff Asness's MSA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 49,275 shares of MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) worth $7.89 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 42 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2019, adding 236,108 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2018, reducing 201,771 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +7,292 | Add 17.37% | 49,275 | $160.14 |
| Q3 2025 | -9,418 | Reduce 18.32% | 41,983 | $171.19 |
| Q2 2025 | -1,800 | Reduce 3.38% | 51,401 | $167.27 |
| Q1 2025 | -4,717 | Reduce 8.14% | 53,201 | $146.69 |
| Q4 2024 | +13,682 | Add 30.93% | 57,918 | $165.77 |
| Q3 2024 | +24,888 | Add 128.63% | 44,236 | $176.57 |
| Q2 2024 | +12,760 | Add 193.69% | 19,348 | $187.69 |
| Q1 2024 | +3,506 | Add 113.76% | 6,588 | $193.60 |
| Q4 2023 | +285 | Add 10.19% | 3,082 | $168.82 |
| Q3 2023 | +24 | Add 0.87% | 2,797 | $157.68 |
| Q2 2023 | -844 | Reduce 23.33% | 2,773 | $173.96 |
| Q1 2023 | +1,699 | Add 88.58% | 3,617 | $133.08 |
| Q4 2022 | -378 | Reduce 16.46% | 1,918 | $143.14 |
| Q3 2022 | -912 | Reduce 28.43% | 2,296 | $109.32 |
| Q2 2022 | +75 | Add 2.39% | 3,208 | $119.08 |
| Q1 2022 | -808 | Reduce 20.50% | 3,133 | $132.78 |
| Q4 2021 | -511 | Reduce 11.48% | 3,941 | $150.98 |
| Q3 2021 | +159 | Add 3.70% | 4,452 | $145.78 |
| Q2 2021 | -447 | Reduce 9.43% | 4,293 | $165.39 |
| Q1 2021 | -14,706 | Reduce 75.62% | 4,740 | $150.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +4,110 | Add 26.80% | 19,446 | $148.31 |
| Q3 2020 | +1,170 | Add 8.26% | 15,336 | $132.82 |
| Q2 2020 | -45,122 | Reduce 76.11% | 14,166 | $113.02 |
| Q1 2020 | -40,398 | Reduce 40.53% | 59,288 | $100.75 |
| Q4 2019 | -158,253 | Reduce 61.35% | 99,686 | $126.36 |
| Q3 2019 | -172,182 | Reduce 40.03% | 257,939 | $109.11 |
| Q2 2019 | -65,099 | Reduce 13.15% | 430,121 | $105.39 |
| Q1 2019 | +236,108 | Add 91.12% | 495,220 | $103.40 |
| Q4 2018 | +143,902 | Add 124.90% | 259,112 | $94.27 |
| Q3 2018 | +20,355 | Add 21.46% | 115,210 | $106.44 |
| Q2 2018 | -201,771 | Reduce 68.02% | 94,855 | $96.34 |
| Q1 2018 | -138,027 | Reduce 31.76% | 296,626 | $83.24 |
| Q4 2017 | +48,672 | Add 12.61% | 434,653 | $77.52 |
| Q3 2017 | +221,167 | Add 134.19% | 385,981 | $80.52 |
| Q2 2017 | +120,871 | Add 275.06% | 164,814 | $81.17 |
| Q1 2017 | +40,055 | Add 1030.22% | 43,943 | $70.68 |
| Q4 2016 | +3,888 | New Buy | 3,888 | $69.44 |
| Q1 2015 | -8,961 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +1,700 | Add 23.41% | 8,961 | $53.12 |
| Q3 2014 | -2,400 | Reduce 24.84% | 7,261 | $49.44 |
| Q2 2014 | -7,600 | Reduce 44.03% | 9,661 | $57.45 |
| Q1 2014 | +17,261 | New Buy | 17,261 | $57.01 |
Cliff Asness's MSA Safety Incorporated Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) in Q1 2014, acquiring 17,261 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 MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) for 42 quarters since Q1 2014.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) was in Q1 2019, adding 495,220 shares worth $51.21 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 49,275 shares of MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA), valued at approximately $7.89 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) represents approximately 0.00% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) was 495,220 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2019.