Cliff Asness's MSM Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 300,178 shares of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) worth $27.45 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 54 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 384,111 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 494,233 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +9,577 | Add 3.30% | 300,178 | $91.43 |
| Q4 2025 | +16,116 | Add 5.87% | 290,601 | $84.10 |
| Q3 2025 | -62,971 | Reduce 18.66% | 274,485 | $91.01 |
| Q2 2025 | -11,854 | Reduce 3.39% | 337,456 | $85.02 |
| Q1 2025 | +79,840 | Add 29.63% | 349,310 | $76.62 |
| Q4 2024 | -248,014 | Reduce 47.93% | 269,470 | $73.41 |
| Q3 2024 | -163,837 | Reduce 24.05% | 517,484 | $85.98 |
| Q2 2024 | -81,064 | Reduce 10.63% | 681,321 | $78.95 |
| Q1 2024 | +64,278 | Add 9.21% | 762,385 | $97.04 |
| Q4 2023 | -71,801 | Reduce 9.33% | 698,107 | $101.26 |
| Q3 2023 | +125,944 | Add 19.56% | 769,908 | $98.15 |
| Q2 2023 | +183,562 | Add 39.87% | 643,964 | $95.28 |
| Q1 2023 | -58,871 | Reduce 11.34% | 460,402 | $83.25 |
| Q4 2022 | -27,431 | Reduce 5.02% | 519,273 | $81.32 |
| Q3 2022 | +106,615 | Add 24.23% | 546,704 | $72.81 |
| Q2 2022 | +72,840 | Add 19.83% | 440,089 | $74.00 |
| Q1 2022 | -50,494 | Reduce 12.09% | 367,249 | $85.21 |
| Q4 2021 | -26,760 | Reduce 6.02% | 417,743 | $83.88 |
| Q3 2021 | +36,125 | Add 8.85% | 444,503 | $80.19 |
| Q2 2021 | -186,550 | Reduce 31.36% | 408,378 | $89.71 |
| Q1 2021 | +129,647 | Add 27.86% | 594,928 | $90.19 |
| Q4 2020 | -167,352 | Reduce 26.45% | 465,281 | $84.14 |
| Q3 2020 | +372,059 | Add 142.78% | 632,633 | $63.28 |
| Q2 2020 | -2,320 | Reduce 0.88% | 260,574 | $71.82 |
| Q1 2020 | +114,528 | Add 77.19% | 262,894 | $54.97 |
| Q4 2019 | -157,304 | Reduce 51.46% | 148,366 | $78.47 |
| Q3 2019 | -71,967 | Reduce 19.06% | 305,670 | $72.53 |
| Q2 2019 | +32,292 | Add 9.35% | 377,637 | $74.26 |
| Q1 2019 | +15,696 | Add 4.76% | 345,345 | $82.71 |
| Q4 2018 | +988 | Add 0.30% | 329,649 | $76.92 |
| Q3 2018 | +145,562 | Add 79.50% | 328,661 | $88.11 |
| Q2 2018 | +129,535 | Add 241.83% | 183,099 | $84.85 |
| Q1 2018 | +17,720 | Add 49.44% | 53,564 | $91.70 |
| Q4 2017 | -91,035 | Reduce 71.75% | 35,844 | $96.67 |
| Q3 2017 | -494,233 | Reduce 79.57% | 126,879 | $75.57 |
| Q2 2017 | -279,316 | Reduce 31.02% | 621,112 | $85.96 |
| Q1 2017 | +236,604 | Add 35.64% | 900,428 | $102.76 |
| Q4 2016 | +384,111 | Add 137.32% | 663,824 | $92.39 |
| Q3 2016 | -155,631 | Reduce 35.75% | 279,713 | $73.41 |
| Q2 2016 | +330,015 | Add 313.32% | 435,344 | $70.56 |
| Q1 2016 | +89,181 | Add 552.27% | 105,329 | $76.30 |
| Q4 2015 | +9,318 | Add 136.43% | 16,148 | $56.29 |
| Q3 2015 | +1,630 | Add 31.35% | 6,830 | $61.05 |
| Q2 2015 | -760 | Reduce 12.75% | 5,200 | $69.81 |
| Q1 2015 | -1,700 | Reduce 22.19% | 5,960 | $72.15 |
| Q4 2014 | -4,875 | Reduce 38.89% | 7,660 | $81.20 |
| Q3 2014 | +400 | Add 3.30% | 12,535 | $85.44 |
| Q1 2014 | -1,400 | Reduce 10.34% | 12,135 | $86.53 |
| Q4 2013 | +1,400 | Add 11.54% | 13,535 | $80.90 |
| Q3 2013 | -29,045 | Reduce 70.53% | 12,135 | $81.33 |
| Q2 2013 | +41,180 | Add 0.00% | 41,180 | $77.46 |
| Q4 2012 | +43,879 | Add 0.00% | 43,879 | $75.39 |
Cliff Asness's MSC Industrial Direct Co Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) in Q4 2012, acquiring 43,879 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 MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) for 54 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) was in Q4 2016, adding 663,824 shares worth $61.33 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 300,178 shares of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM), valued at approximately $27.45 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) represents approximately 0.01% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) was 900,428 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2017.