Cliff Asness's RCL Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 78,738 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) worth $25.48 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in RCL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 1.18 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2018, reducing 1.72 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +52,701 | Add 0.00% | 52,700 | $34.00 |
| Q2 2013 | +10,901 | Add 0.00% | 10,900 | $33.30 |
| Q3 2013 | +46,312 | Add 424.88% | 57,212 | $38.28 |
| Q4 2013 | +21,288 | Add 37.21% | 78,500 | $47.41 |
| Q1 2014 | -78,500 | Sold Out | 78,500 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +864,800 | New Buy | 864,800 | $82.43 |
| Q1 2015 | +219,256 | Add 25.35% | 1.08 M | $81.85 |
| Q2 2015 | +181,732 | Add 16.76% | 1.27 M | $78.69 |
| Q3 2015 | -115,371 | Reduce 9.11% | 1.15 M | $89.09 |
| Q4 2015 | -249,658 | Reduce 21.70% | 900,759 | $101.21 |
| Q1 2016 | -194,857 | Reduce 21.63% | 705,902 | $82.15 |
| Q2 2016 | +16,524 | Add 2.34% | 722,426 | $67.15 |
| Q3 2016 | -180,644 | Reduce 25.01% | 541,782 | $74.95 |
| Q4 2016 | -50,835 | Reduce 9.38% | 490,947 | $82.04 |
| Q1 2017 | +81,728 | Add 16.65% | 572,675 | $98.11 |
| Q2 2017 | -119,661 | Reduce 20.90% | 453,014 | $109.23 |
| Q3 2017 | +802,857 | Add 177.23% | 1.26 M | $118.54 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.18 M | Add 94.25% | 2.44 M | $119.28 |
| Q1 2018 | +367,558 | Add 15.07% | 2.81 M | $117.74 |
| Q2 2018 | -1.72 M | Reduce 61.20% | 1.09 M | $104.79 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.06 M | Reduce 97.67% | 25,348 | $129.95 |
| Q4 2018 | +207,422 | Add 818.30% | 232,770 | $97.79 |
| Q1 2019 | +18,301 | Add 7.86% | 251,071 | $114.62 |
| Q2 2019 | -16,644 | Reduce 6.63% | 234,427 | $121.21 |
| Q3 2019 | -55,119 | Reduce 23.51% | 179,308 | $108.33 |
| Q4 2019 | +152,457 | Add 85.03% | 331,765 | $133.28 |
| Q1 2020 | -238,594 | Reduce 71.92% | 93,171 | $32.17 |
| Q2 2020 | +52,445 | Add 56.29% | 145,616 | $48.56 |
| Q3 2020 | -136,979 | Reduce 94.07% | 8,637 | $64.72 |
| Q4 2020 | +31 | Add 0.36% | 8,668 | $71.99 |
| Q1 2021 | -3,387 | Reduce 39.07% | 5,281 | $85.59 |
| Q2 2021 | +140,551 | Add 2661.45% | 145,832 | $84.50 |
| Q3 2021 | -145,832 | Sold Out | 145,832 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +96,282 | New Buy | 96,282 | $83.17 |
| Q2 2022 | -96,282 | Sold Out | 96,282 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +115,059 | New Buy | 115,059 | $37.90 |
| Q4 2022 | -58,349 | Reduce 50.71% | 56,710 | $49.38 |
| Q1 2023 | +239,407 | Add 422.16% | 296,117 | $65.30 |
| Q2 2023 | +132,261 | Add 44.67% | 428,378 | $103.74 |
| Q3 2023 | -320,200 | Reduce 74.75% | 108,178 | $92.14 |
| Q4 2023 | +89,214 | Add 82.47% | 197,392 | $129.49 |
| Q1 2024 | -9,131 | Reduce 4.63% | 188,261 | $138.66 |
| Q2 2024 | -116,631 | Reduce 61.95% | 71,630 | $159.43 |
| Q3 2024 | +36,214 | Add 50.56% | 107,844 | $174.93 |
| Q4 2024 | -39,544 | Reduce 36.67% | 68,300 | $230.69 |
| Q1 2025 | +7,964 | Add 11.66% | 76,264 | $199.31 |
| Q2 2025 | -14,811 | Reduce 19.42% | 61,453 | $310.76 |
| Q3 2025 | +17,285 | Add 28.13% | 78,738 | $323.58 |
Cliff Asness's Royal Caribbean Cruises Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) in Q4 2012, acquiring 52,700 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 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) for 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) was in Q4 2017, adding 2,439,554 shares worth $290.99 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 78,738 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL), valued at approximately $25.48 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) represents approximately 0.02% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) was 2,807,112 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.