Cliff Asness's MSCI Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 404,566 shares of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) worth $232.11 M, representing 0.12% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSCI, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2025, adding 515,713 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 393,191 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's MSCI (MSCI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly MSCI (MSCI) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -116,998 | Reduce 22.43% | 404,566 | $573.73 |
| Q3 2025 | -137,556 | Reduce 20.87% | 521,564 | $567.41 |
| Q2 2025 | -1,570 | Reduce 0.24% | 659,120 | $576.74 |
| Q1 2025 | +515,713 | Add 355.72% | 660,690 | $553.93 |
| Q4 2024 | +50,997 | Add 54.26% | 144,977 | $600.01 |
| Q3 2024 | +32,633 | Add 53.19% | 93,980 | $574.27 |
| Q2 2024 | +42,247 | Add 221.19% | 61,347 | $481.75 |
| Q1 2024 | +6,171 | Add 47.73% | 19,100 | $560.45 |
| Q4 2023 | -483 | Reduce 3.60% | 12,929 | $565.64 |
| Q3 2023 | -7,939 | Reduce 37.18% | 13,412 | $513.09 |
| Q2 2023 | +13,455 | Add 170.40% | 21,351 | $466.01 |
| Q1 2023 | -713 | Reduce 8.28% | 7,896 | $553.03 |
| Q4 2022 | -6,266 | Reduce 42.12% | 8,609 | $462.17 |
| Q3 2022 | +4,965 | Add 50.10% | 14,875 | $421.78 |
| Q2 2022 | -6,766 | Reduce 40.57% | 9,910 | $401.11 |
| Q1 2022 | +1,073 | Add 6.88% | 16,676 | $502.88 |
| Q4 2021 | +6,245 | Add 66.73% | 15,603 | $611.48 |
| Q3 2021 | +2,672 | Add 39.96% | 9,358 | $608.36 |
| Q2 2021 | +347 | Add 5.47% | 6,686 | $533.05 |
| Q1 2021 | -3,632 | Reduce 36.43% | 6,339 | $417.89 |
| Q4 2020 | -10,022 | Reduce 50.13% | 9,971 | $440.98 |
| Q3 2020 | -87,195 | Reduce 81.35% | 19,993 | $356.77 |
| Q2 2020 | -16,715 | Reduce 13.49% | 107,188 | $329.19 |
| Q1 2020 | +61,015 | Add 97.02% | 123,903 | $288.96 |
| Q4 2019 | +5,733 | Add 10.03% | 62,888 | $256.65 |
| Q3 2019 | -69,726 | Reduce 54.95% | 57,155 | $217.76 |
| Q2 2019 | +6,865 | Add 5.72% | 126,881 | $238.79 |
| Q1 2019 | -137,313 | Reduce 53.36% | 120,016 | $198.84 |
| Q4 2018 | -393,191 | Reduce 60.44% | 257,329 | $147.43 |
| Q3 2018 | +50,074 | Add 8.34% | 650,520 | $177.41 |
| Q2 2018 | +29,059 | Add 5.09% | 600,446 | $165.43 |
| Q1 2018 | -9,431 | Reduce 1.62% | 571,387 | $149.47 |
| Q4 2017 | +77,693 | Add 15.44% | 580,818 | $126.54 |
| Q3 2017 | -121,059 | Reduce 19.39% | 503,125 | $116.90 |
| Q2 2017 | -111,968 | Reduce 15.21% | 624,184 | $102.99 |
| Q1 2017 | -141,858 | Reduce 16.16% | 736,152 | $97.19 |
| Q4 2016 | +62,936 | Add 7.72% | 878,010 | $78.78 |
| Q3 2016 | +187,221 | Add 29.82% | 815,074 | $83.94 |
| Q2 2016 | -34,130 | Reduce 5.16% | 627,853 | $77.12 |
| Q1 2016 | +122,414 | Add 22.69% | 661,983 | $74.08 |
| Q4 2015 | +218,636 | Add 68.13% | 539,569 | $72.13 |
| Q3 2015 | +202,730 | Add 171.51% | 320,933 | $59.46 |
| Q2 2015 | +118,203 | New Buy | 118,203 | $61.55 |
| Q1 2015 | -23,543 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -27,157 | Reduce 53.56% | 23,543 | $47.45 |
| Q3 2014 | +27,900 | Add 122.37% | 50,700 | $47.02 |
| Q2 2014 | +6,800 | Add 42.50% | 22,800 | $45.83 |
| Q1 2014 | -17,300 | Reduce 51.95% | 16,000 | $43.00 |
| Q4 2013 | +10,900 | Add 48.66% | 33,300 | $43.72 |
| Q3 2013 | +5,000 | Add 28.74% | 22,400 | $40.27 |
| Q2 2013 | +17,400 | Add 0.00% | 17,400 | $33.28 |
Cliff Asness's MSCI Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased MSCI Inc. (MSCI) in Q2 2013, acquiring 17,400 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 MSCI Inc. (MSCI) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to MSCI Inc. (MSCI) was in Q1 2025, adding 660,690 shares worth $365.98 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 404,566 shares of MSCI Inc. (MSCI), valued at approximately $232.11 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, MSCI Inc. (MSCI) represents approximately 0.12% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in MSCI Inc. (MSCI) was 878,010 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2016.