Cliff Asness's NTCT Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 1.2 M shares of NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) worth $37.76 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 NTCT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 279,847 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2022, reducing 393,289 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's NetScout Systems (NTCT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly NetScout Systems (NTCT) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +60,774 | Add 5.33% | 1.2 M | $31.46 |
| Q4 2025 | +176,722 | Add 18.36% | 1.14 M | $27.06 |
| Q3 2025 | +238,485 | Add 32.93% | 962,650 | $25.69 |
| Q2 2025 | +279,847 | Add 62.98% | 724,165 | $24.78 |
| Q1 2025 | +17,453 | Add 4.09% | 444,318 | $21.01 |
| Q4 2024 | +161,915 | Add 61.11% | 426,865 | $21.60 |
| Q3 2024 | +110,845 | Add 71.93% | 264,950 | $21.54 |
| Q2 2024 | -37,334 | Reduce 19.50% | 154,105 | $18.29 |
| Q1 2024 | -817 | Reduce 0.42% | 191,439 | $21.84 |
| Q4 2023 | +38,887 | Add 25.36% | 192,256 | $21.95 |
| Q3 2023 | +41,529 | Add 37.13% | 153,369 | $28.02 |
| Q2 2023 | +5,377 | Add 5.05% | 111,840 | $30.95 |
| Q1 2023 | +19,558 | Add 22.51% | 106,463 | $28.28 |
| Q4 2022 | +5,301 | Add 6.50% | 86,905 | $32.28 |
| Q3 2022 | +35,335 | Add 76.37% | 81,604 | $31.32 |
| Q2 2022 | -16,248 | Reduce 25.99% | 46,269 | $33.76 |
| Q1 2022 | -393,289 | Reduce 86.28% | 62,517 | $32.09 |
| Q4 2021 | -66,098 | Reduce 12.66% | 455,806 | $33.08 |
| Q3 2021 | +150,987 | Add 40.71% | 521,904 | $26.95 |
| Q2 2021 | +206,413 | Add 125.48% | 370,917 | $28.48 |
| Q1 2021 | -26,641 | Reduce 13.94% | 164,504 | $28.04 |
| Q4 2020 | -124,609 | Reduce 39.46% | 191,145 | $27.29 |
| Q3 2020 | +154,272 | Add 95.54% | 315,754 | $21.83 |
| Q2 2020 | +136,384 | Add 543.41% | 161,482 | $25.48 |
| Q1 2020 | +10,113 | Add 67.49% | 25,098 | $23.67 |
| Q4 2019 | +14,985 | New Buy | 14,985 | $24.09 |
| Q2 2019 | -16,324 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | -31,161 | Reduce 65.62% | 16,324 | $28.06 |
| Q4 2018 | +47,485 | New Buy | 47,485 | $23.63 |
| Q3 2018 | -9,968 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +9,968 | New Buy | 9,968 | $29.70 |
| Q1 2018 | -11,693 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | -17,737 | Reduce 60.27% | 11,693 | $30.45 |
| Q3 2017 | +6,637 | Add 29.12% | 29,430 | $32.35 |
| Q2 2017 | +13,731 | Add 151.52% | 22,793 | $34.40 |
| Q1 2017 | +9,062 | New Buy | 9,062 | $37.96 |
| Q1 2016 | -49,633 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +38,974 | Add 365.64% | 49,633 | $30.71 |
| Q3 2015 | -37,626 | Reduce 77.92% | 10,659 | $35.37 |
| Q2 2015 | -26,356 | Reduce 35.31% | 48,285 | $36.68 |
| Q1 2015 | -23,831 | Reduce 24.20% | 74,641 | $43.85 |
| Q4 2014 | -3,659 | Reduce 3.58% | 98,472 | $36.54 |
| Q3 2014 | -2,500 | Reduce 2.39% | 102,131 | $45.80 |
| Q2 2014 | +23,800 | Add 29.44% | 104,631 | $44.34 |
| Q1 2014 | +1,000 | Add 1.25% | 80,831 | $37.58 |
| Q4 2013 | -13,100 | Reduce 14.10% | 79,831 | $29.59 |
| Q3 2013 | -3,045 | Reduce 3.17% | 92,931 | $25.57 |
| Q2 2013 | +95,976 | Add 0.00% | 95,976 | $23.34 |
| Q4 2012 | +91,076 | Add 0.00% | 91,076 | $25.99 |
Cliff Asness's NetScout Systems Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) in Q4 2012, acquiring 91,076 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 NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) for 50 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) was in Q2 2025, adding 724,165 shares worth $17.94 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 1,200,146 shares of NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT), valued at approximately $37.76 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) 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 NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) was 1,200,146 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2026.