Cliff Asness's NRG Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 106,095 shares of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) worth $16.89 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in NRG, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2021, adding 2.13 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2023, reducing 4.92 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's NRG Energy (NRG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly NRG Energy (NRG) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -39,725 | Reduce 27.24% | 106,095 | $159.24 |
| Q3 2025 | -196,881 | Reduce 57.45% | 145,820 | $161.95 |
| Q2 2025 | -216,935 | Reduce 38.76% | 342,701 | $160.58 |
| Q1 2025 | -147,776 | Reduce 20.89% | 559,636 | $93.74 |
| Q4 2024 | -146,928 | Reduce 17.20% | 707,412 | $90.22 |
| Q3 2024 | +486,579 | Add 132.31% | 854,340 | $90.69 |
| Q2 2024 | +159,710 | Add 76.76% | 367,761 | $77.86 |
| Q1 2024 | +181,099 | Add 671.93% | 208,051 | $67.69 |
| Q4 2023 | -61,434 | Reduce 69.51% | 26,952 | $51.70 |
| Q3 2023 | -174,017 | Reduce 66.32% | 88,386 | $38.52 |
| Q2 2023 | -4.92 M | Reduce 94.94% | 262,403 | $37.19 |
| Q1 2023 | +1.74 M | Add 50.42% | 5.18 M | $33.47 |
| Q4 2022 | -481,573 | Reduce 12.26% | 3.44 M | $31.82 |
| Q3 2022 | +401,129 | Add 11.38% | 3.93 M | $38.27 |
| Q2 2022 | -116,025 | Reduce 3.19% | 3.53 M | $37.81 |
| Q1 2022 | +709,192 | Add 24.19% | 3.64 M | $38.36 |
| Q4 2021 | +2.13 M | Add 263.29% | 2.93 M | $43.08 |
| Q3 2021 | +295,089 | Add 57.63% | 807,121 | $40.83 |
| Q2 2021 | -1.15 M | Reduce 69.28% | 512,032 | $39.63 |
| Q1 2021 | -524,857 | Reduce 23.95% | 1.67 M | $37.50 |
| Q4 2020 | -987,900 | Reduce 31.07% | 2.19 M | $36.78 |
| Q3 2020 | +990,795 | Add 45.27% | 3.18 M | $30.74 |
| Q2 2020 | +2.08 M | Add 1924.87% | 2.19 M | $32.42 |
| Q1 2020 | +37,819 | Add 53.82% | 108,093 | $27.26 |
| Q4 2019 | -26,939 | Reduce 27.71% | 70,274 | $39.59 |
| Q3 2019 | -1.09 M | Reduce 91.79% | 97,213 | $39.58 |
| Q2 2019 | -2.09 M | Reduce 63.80% | 1.18 M | $35.12 |
| Q1 2019 | +1.07 M | Add 48.43% | 3.27 M | $42.48 |
| Q4 2018 | +2.1 M | Add 2107.20% | 2.2 M | $39.60 |
| Q3 2018 | -153,665 | Reduce 60.62% | 99,836 | $37.40 |
| Q2 2018 | -249,234 | Reduce 49.58% | 253,501 | $30.70 |
| Q1 2018 | -289,018 | Reduce 36.50% | 502,735 | $30.53 |
| Q4 2017 | +625,603 | Add 376.53% | 791,753 | $28.48 |
| Q3 2017 | +71,722 | Add 75.95% | 166,150 | $25.59 |
| Q2 2017 | +94,428 | New Buy | 94,428 | $17.22 |
| Q1 2016 | -40,275 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +40,275 | New Buy | 40,275 | $11.77 |
| Q3 2014 | -32,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | +21,800 | Add 203.74% | 32,500 | $37.20 |
| Q1 2014 | +10,700 | New Buy | 10,700 | $31.78 |
| Q3 2013 | -99,298 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2013 | +99,298 | Add 0.00% | 99,298 | $26.70 |
| Q4 2012 | +2.4 M | Add 0.00% | 2.4 M | $22.99 |
Cliff Asness's NRG Energy Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) in Q4 2012, acquiring 2,396,271 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 NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) for 44 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) was in Q4 2012, adding 2,396,271 shares worth $55.09 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 106,095 shares of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG), valued at approximately $16.89 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) 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 NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) was 5,181,904 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2023.