Cliff Asness's NWSA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 5.14 M shares of News Corporation (NWSA) worth $134.35 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in NWSA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 6.74 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2025, reducing 3.93 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's News Corporation (NWSA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly News Corporation (NWSA) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -3.93 M | Reduce 43.30% | 5.14 M | $26.12 |
| Q3 2025 | +947,687 | Add 11.66% | 9.07 M | $30.71 |
| Q2 2025 | +6.74 M | Add 488.02% | 8.12 M | $29.67 |
| Q1 2025 | +729,423 | Add 111.83% | 1.38 M | $26.49 |
| Q4 2024 | -507,923 | Reduce 43.78% | 652,248 | $27.54 |
| Q3 2024 | +669,048 | Add 136.23% | 1.16 M | $26.47 |
| Q2 2024 | +320,785 | Add 188.32% | 491,123 | $27.57 |
| Q1 2024 | +170,338 | New Buy | 170,338 | $26.18 |
| Q1 2023 | -20,281 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -131,866 | Reduce 86.67% | 20,281 | $18.09 |
| Q3 2022 | -161,501 | Reduce 51.49% | 152,147 | $15.11 |
| Q2 2022 | +106,237 | Add 51.22% | 313,648 | $15.13 |
| Q1 2022 | +4,838 | Add 2.39% | 207,411 | $22.15 |
| Q4 2021 | -122,592 | Reduce 37.70% | 202,573 | $22.31 |
| Q3 2021 | -29,503 | Reduce 8.32% | 325,165 | $23.53 |
| Q2 2021 | +49,087 | Add 16.06% | 354,668 | $25.53 |
| Q1 2021 | +155,241 | Add 103.26% | 305,581 | $25.43 |
| Q4 2020 | +115,356 | Add 329.74% | 150,340 | $17.97 |
| Q3 2020 | -124,317 | Reduce 78.04% | 34,984 | $14.01 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.39 M | Reduce 89.74% | 159,301 | $11.66 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.04 M | Reduce 40.18% | 1.55 M | $8.97 |
| Q4 2019 | -76,881 | Reduce 2.88% | 2.6 M | $13.99 |
| Q3 2019 | +337,102 | Add 14.43% | 2.67 M | $13.90 |
| Q2 2019 | -256,224 | Reduce 9.88% | 2.34 M | $13.39 |
| Q1 2019 | +116,632 | Add 4.71% | 2.59 M | $12.37 |
| Q4 2018 | -261,817 | Reduce 9.56% | 2.48 M | $11.35 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.12 M | Reduce 29.00% | 2.74 M | $13.19 |
| Q2 2018 | +51,691 | Add 1.36% | 3.86 M | $15.50 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.31 M | Add 52.49% | 3.8 M | $15.80 |
| Q4 2017 | +600,111 | Add 31.68% | 2.49 M | $16.21 |
| Q3 2017 | +466,972 | Add 32.72% | 1.89 M | $13.26 |
| Q2 2017 | -176,417 | Reduce 11.00% | 1.43 M | $13.70 |
| Q1 2017 | -927,508 | Reduce 36.64% | 1.6 M | $13.00 |
| Q4 2016 | -2.37 M | Reduce 48.37% | 2.53 M | $11.46 |
| Q3 2016 | +294,441 | Add 6.39% | 4.9 M | $13.98 |
| Q2 2016 | +314,223 | Add 7.32% | 4.61 M | $11.35 |
| Q1 2016 | -1.16 M | Reduce 21.27% | 4.29 M | $12.77 |
| Q4 2015 | +3.66 M | Add 204.81% | 5.45 M | $13.36 |
| Q3 2015 | +493,627 | Add 38.10% | 1.79 M | $12.62 |
| Q2 2015 | +548,396 | Add 73.38% | 1.3 M | $14.59 |
| Q1 2015 | -258,600 | Reduce 25.71% | 747,309 | $16.01 |
| Q4 2014 | -5,690 | Reduce 0.56% | 1.01 M | $15.69 |
| Q3 2014 | -1.13 M | Reduce 52.72% | 1.01 M | $16.35 |
| Q2 2014 | +439,100 | Add 25.82% | 2.14 M | $17.94 |
| Q1 2014 | +243,027 | Add 16.67% | 1.7 M | $17.22 |
| Q4 2013 | +1.1 M | Add 312.31% | 1.46 M | $18.02 |
| Q3 2013 | +353,514 | New Buy | 353,514 | $16.06 |
Cliff Asness's News Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased News Corporation (NWSA) in Q3 2013, acquiring 353,514 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 News Corporation (NWSA) for 47 quarters since Q3 2013.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to News Corporation (NWSA) was in Q2 2025, adding 8,124,507 shares worth $241.05 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 5,143,494 shares of News Corporation (NWSA), valued at approximately $134.35 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, News Corporation (NWSA) represents approximately 0.07% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in News Corporation (NWSA) was 9,072,194 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025.