Cliff Asness's NDSN Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 150,235 shares of Nordson Corporation (NDSN) worth $39.15 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in NDSN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2026, adding 90,111 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2022, reducing 106,608 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +90,111 | Add 149.88% | 150,235 | $260.60 |
| Q4 2025 | +20,420 | Add 51.43% | 60,124 | $240.43 |
| Q3 2025 | +18,801 | Add 89.94% | 39,704 | $226.95 |
| Q2 2025 | +15,984 | Add 324.94% | 20,903 | $214.37 |
| Q1 2025 | -5,834 | Reduce 54.25% | 4,919 | $198.95 |
| Q4 2024 | +1,234 | Add 12.96% | 10,753 | $209.24 |
| Q3 2024 | -7,113 | Reduce 42.77% | 9,519 | $260.56 |
| Q2 2024 | -1,031 | Reduce 5.84% | 16,632 | $231.94 |
| Q1 2024 | -27,285 | Reduce 60.70% | 17,663 | $273.92 |
| Q4 2023 | +6,464 | Add 16.80% | 44,948 | $263.62 |
| Q3 2023 | -16,755 | Reduce 30.33% | 38,484 | $222.22 |
| Q2 2023 | -21,311 | Reduce 27.84% | 55,239 | $248.18 |
| Q1 2023 | -23,797 | Reduce 23.71% | 76,550 | $220.24 |
| Q4 2022 | -26,786 | Reduce 21.07% | 100,347 | $237.72 |
| Q3 2022 | -106,608 | Reduce 45.61% | 127,133 | $212.27 |
| Q2 2022 | -35,249 | Reduce 13.10% | 233,741 | $199.35 |
| Q1 2022 | -17,534 | Reduce 6.12% | 268,990 | $227.08 |
| Q4 2021 | +58,636 | Add 25.73% | 286,524 | $254.12 |
| Q3 2021 | +64,895 | Add 39.81% | 227,888 | $238.15 |
| Q2 2021 | +52,825 | Add 47.95% | 162,993 | $219.51 |
| Q1 2021 | +63,011 | Add 133.62% | 110,168 | $198.68 |
| Q4 2020 | +6,488 | Add 15.95% | 47,157 | $198.99 |
| Q3 2020 | +29,892 | Add 277.37% | 40,669 | $191.82 |
| Q2 2020 | -1,994 | Reduce 15.61% | 10,777 | $186.14 |
| Q1 2020 | -652 | Reduce 4.86% | 12,771 | $135.07 |
| Q4 2019 | +2,082 | Add 18.36% | 13,423 | $162.85 |
| Q3 2019 | -59 | Reduce 0.52% | 11,341 | $146.28 |
| Q2 2019 | -112 | Reduce 0.97% | 11,400 | $141.32 |
| Q1 2019 | +1,298 | Add 12.71% | 11,512 | $132.56 |
| Q4 2018 | +1,553 | Add 17.93% | 10,214 | $119.35 |
| Q3 2018 | +624 | Add 7.76% | 8,661 | $138.90 |
| Q2 2018 | -1,099 | Reduce 12.03% | 8,037 | $128.41 |
| Q1 2018 | +69 | Add 0.76% | 9,136 | $136.38 |
| Q4 2017 | -16 | Reduce 0.18% | 9,067 | $146.35 |
| Q2 2017 | -44 | Reduce 0.48% | 9,083 | $121.33 |
| Q1 2017 | +161 | Add 1.80% | 9,127 | $122.82 |
| Q4 2016 | +8,966 | New Buy | 8,966 | $112.09 |
| Q3 2015 | -3,226 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -17,774 | Reduce 84.64% | 3,226 | $77.81 |
| Q3 2014 | +11,000 | Add 110.00% | 21,000 | $76.05 |
| Q2 2014 | -300 | Reduce 2.91% | 10,000 | $80.20 |
| Q1 2014 | -16,674 | Reduce 61.82% | 10,300 | $70.49 |
| Q4 2013 | +610 | Add 2.31% | 26,974 | $74.29 |
| Q3 2013 | +6,042 | Add 29.73% | 26,364 | $73.62 |
| Q2 2013 | +20,322 | Add 0.00% | 20,322 | $69.33 |
| Q4 2012 | +79,800 | Add 0.00% | 79,800 | $63.12 |
Cliff Asness's Nordson Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Nordson Corporation (NDSN) in Q4 2012, acquiring 79,800 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 Nordson Corporation (NDSN) for 50 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Nordson Corporation (NDSN) was in Q1 2026, adding 150,235 shares worth $39.15 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 150,235 shares of Nordson Corporation (NDSN), valued at approximately $39.15 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Nordson Corporation (NDSN) represents approximately 0.02% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Nordson Corporation (NDSN) was 286,524 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2021.