Cliff Asness's PRU Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 767,326 shares of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) worth $86.62 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in PRU, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 1.12 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2018, reducing 1.4 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Prudential Financial (PRU) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Prudential Financial (PRU) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +261,549 | Add 51.71% | 767,326 | $112.88 |
| Q3 2025 | +92,377 | Add 22.35% | 505,777 | $103.72 |
| Q2 2025 | -11,259 | Reduce 2.65% | 413,400 | $107.38 |
| Q1 2025 | +178,888 | Add 72.79% | 424,659 | $110.18 |
| Q4 2024 | -250,571 | Reduce 50.48% | 245,771 | $118.53 |
| Q3 2024 | -227,902 | Reduce 31.47% | 496,342 | $120.01 |
| Q2 2024 | +357,300 | Add 97.37% | 724,244 | $117.19 |
| Q1 2024 | -44,732 | Reduce 10.87% | 366,944 | $117.38 |
| Q4 2023 | -151,199 | Reduce 26.86% | 411,676 | $103.71 |
| Q3 2023 | +251,269 | Add 80.64% | 562,875 | $94.89 |
| Q2 2023 | +240,887 | Add 340.63% | 311,606 | $88.22 |
| Q1 2023 | -8,796 | Reduce 11.06% | 70,719 | $82.10 |
| Q4 2022 | -197,836 | Reduce 71.33% | 79,515 | $99.46 |
| Q3 2022 | -192,858 | Reduce 41.02% | 277,351 | $85.78 |
| Q2 2022 | -45,683 | Reduce 8.86% | 470,209 | $94.12 |
| Q1 2022 | -42,324 | Reduce 7.58% | 515,892 | $118.17 |
| Q4 2021 | +68,006 | Add 13.87% | 558,216 | $108.24 |
| Q3 2021 | +197,179 | Add 67.29% | 490,210 | $105.20 |
| Q2 2021 | +159,844 | Add 120.01% | 293,031 | $101.82 |
| Q1 2021 | +8,517 | Add 6.83% | 133,187 | $91.10 |
| Q4 2020 | +6,605 | Add 5.59% | 124,670 | $77.37 |
| Q3 2020 | -239,250 | Reduce 66.96% | 118,065 | $63.51 |
| Q2 2020 | +85,141 | Add 31.28% | 357,315 | $59.32 |
| Q1 2020 | -199,081 | Reduce 42.24% | 272,174 | $52.14 |
| Q4 2019 | -223,532 | Reduce 32.17% | 471,255 | $93.49 |
| Q3 2019 | +381,677 | Add 121.90% | 694,787 | $89.95 |
| Q2 2019 | -250,912 | Reduce 44.49% | 313,110 | $101.00 |
| Q1 2019 | -442,600 | Reduce 43.97% | 564,022 | $91.88 |
| Q4 2018 | +633,443 | Add 169.74% | 1.01 M | $81.55 |
| Q3 2018 | -305,638 | Reduce 45.03% | 373,179 | $101.32 |
| Q2 2018 | -671,693 | Reduce 49.74% | 678,817 | $93.51 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.4 M | Reduce 50.83% | 1.35 M | $103.55 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.12 M | Add 68.68% | 2.75 M | $114.98 |
| Q3 2017 | +361,472 | Add 28.53% | 1.63 M | $106.40 |
| Q2 2017 | -647,109 | Reduce 33.81% | 1.27 M | $108.14 |
| Q1 2017 | +587,552 | Add 44.30% | 1.91 M | $106.68 |
| Q4 2016 | -13,165 | Reduce 0.98% | 1.33 M | $104.06 |
| Q3 2016 | +837,441 | Add 166.77% | 1.34 M | $81.65 |
| Q2 2016 | -61,635 | Reduce 10.93% | 502,158 | $71.34 |
| Q1 2016 | +214,801 | Add 61.55% | 563,793 | $72.22 |
| Q4 2015 | +29,155 | Add 9.12% | 348,992 | $81.41 |
| Q3 2015 | -185,584 | Reduce 36.72% | 319,837 | $76.21 |
| Q2 2015 | +197,322 | Add 64.04% | 505,421 | $87.52 |
| Q1 2015 | -25,304 | Reduce 7.59% | 308,099 | $80.31 |
| Q4 2014 | +69,269 | Add 26.22% | 333,403 | $90.46 |
| Q3 2014 | -318,853 | Reduce 54.69% | 264,134 | $87.94 |
| Q2 2014 | -44,200 | Reduce 7.05% | 582,987 | $88.77 |
| Q1 2014 | -28,784 | Reduce 4.39% | 627,187 | $84.65 |
| Q4 2013 | +171,883 | Add 35.51% | 655,971 | $92.22 |
| Q3 2013 | +159,189 | Add 49.00% | 484,088 | $77.98 |
| Q2 2013 | +324,899 | Add 0.00% | 324,899 | $73.03 |
| Q4 2012 | +531,099 | Add 0.00% | 531,099 | $53.33 |
Cliff Asness's Prudential Financial Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) in Q4 2012, acquiring 531,099 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 Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) for 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) was in Q4 2017, adding 2,746,627 shares worth $315.81 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 767,326 shares of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU), valued at approximately $86.62 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) represents approximately 0.05% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) was 2,746,627 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2017.