Cliff Asness's ROST Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 936,994 shares of Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) worth $142.79 M, representing 0.09% 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 ROST, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2018, adding 2.13 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 1.88 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Ross Stores (ROST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Ross Stores (ROST) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +921,282 | Add 0.00% | 921,280 | $27.08 |
| Q2 2013 | +628,914 | Add 0.00% | 628,912 | $32.41 |
| Q3 2013 | +3,200 | Add 0.51% | 632,112 | $36.40 |
| Q4 2013 | +16,200 | Add 2.56% | 648,312 | $37.46 |
| Q1 2014 | +21,888 | Add 3.38% | 670,200 | $35.77 |
| Q2 2014 | +60,600 | Add 9.04% | 730,800 | $33.07 |
| Q3 2014 | -136,424 | Reduce 18.67% | 594,376 | $37.79 |
| Q4 2014 | +25,152 | Add 4.23% | 619,528 | $47.13 |
| Q1 2015 | +787,952 | Add 127.19% | 1.41 M | $52.68 |
| Q2 2015 | +2.02 M | Add 143.63% | 3.43 M | $48.61 |
| Q3 2015 | -114,440 | Reduce 3.34% | 3.31 M | $48.47 |
| Q4 2015 | -1.48 M | Reduce 44.72% | 1.83 M | $53.81 |
| Q1 2016 | -179,913 | Reduce 9.82% | 1.65 M | $57.90 |
| Q2 2016 | +45,557 | Add 2.76% | 1.7 M | $56.69 |
| Q3 2016 | -462,978 | Reduce 27.27% | 1.23 M | $64.30 |
| Q4 2016 | +413,579 | Add 33.49% | 1.65 M | $65.60 |
| Q1 2017 | -42,353 | Reduce 2.57% | 1.61 M | $65.87 |
| Q2 2017 | +690,299 | Add 42.98% | 2.3 M | $57.73 |
| Q3 2017 | -518,069 | Reduce 22.56% | 1.78 M | $64.57 |
| Q4 2017 | -673,857 | Reduce 37.89% | 1.1 M | $80.25 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.36 M | Add 123.16% | 2.47 M | $77.98 |
| Q2 2018 | +374,228 | Add 15.18% | 2.84 M | $85.63 |
| Q3 2018 | +2.13 M | Add 74.89% | 4.97 M | $99.10 |
| Q4 2018 | +195,923 | Add 3.95% | 5.16 M | $83.20 |
| Q1 2019 | -1.88 M | Reduce 36.40% | 3.28 M | $92.74 |
| Q2 2019 | -1.45 M | Reduce 44.06% | 1.84 M | $99.12 |
| Q3 2019 | +241,052 | Add 13.13% | 2.08 M | $109.68 |
| Q4 2019 | +230,510 | Add 11.10% | 2.31 M | $116.42 |
| Q1 2020 | -329,448 | Reduce 14.28% | 1.98 M | $84.78 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.4 M | Reduce 70.58% | 582,065 | $84.40 |
| Q3 2020 | -544,786 | Reduce 93.60% | 37,279 | $93.22 |
| Q4 2020 | -3,756 | Reduce 10.08% | 33,523 | $122.69 |
| Q1 2021 | +14,941 | Add 44.57% | 48,464 | $119.90 |
| Q2 2021 | +278,314 | Add 574.27% | 326,778 | $122.62 |
| Q3 2021 | -67,045 | Reduce 20.52% | 259,733 | $108.85 |
| Q4 2021 | -99,962 | Reduce 38.49% | 159,771 | $113.98 |
| Q1 2022 | +137,584 | Add 86.11% | 297,355 | $90.46 |
| Q2 2022 | -272,491 | Reduce 91.64% | 24,864 | $69.78 |
| Q3 2022 | -21,850 | Reduce 87.88% | 3,014 | $83.61 |
| Q4 2022 | +15,039 | Add 498.97% | 18,053 | $115.06 |
| Q1 2023 | +101,427 | Add 561.83% | 119,480 | $104.37 |
| Q2 2023 | +322,905 | Add 270.26% | 442,385 | $110.62 |
| Q3 2023 | -259,439 | Reduce 58.65% | 182,946 | $112.95 |
| Q4 2023 | +204,122 | Add 111.58% | 387,068 | $138.39 |
| Q1 2024 | +404,317 | Add 104.46% | 791,385 | $146.76 |
| Q2 2024 | +469,717 | Add 59.35% | 1.26 M | $145.32 |
| Q3 2024 | -32,872 | Reduce 2.61% | 1.23 M | $150.27 |
| Q4 2024 | -282,632 | Reduce 23.01% | 945,598 | $151.27 |
| Q1 2025 | -247,827 | Reduce 26.21% | 697,771 | $125.20 |
| Q2 2025 | +146,934 | Add 21.06% | 844,705 | $127.58 |
| Q3 2025 | +92,289 | Add 10.93% | 936,994 | $152.39 |
Cliff Asness's Ross Stores Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) in Q4 2012, acquiring 921,280 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 Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) 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 Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) was in Q3 2018, adding 4,965,542 shares worth $492.08 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 936,994 shares of Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), valued at approximately $142.79 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) represents approximately 0.09% 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 Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) was 5,161,465 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.