Cliff Asness's SLM Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 629.8K shares of SLM Corporation (SLM) worth $17.43 M, representing 0.01% 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 SLM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2020, adding 1.8M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2018, reducing 1.6M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's SLM Corporation (SLM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly SLM Corporation (SLM) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +3.83 M | Add 0.00% | 3.83 M | $17.13 |
| Q2 2013 | +3.61 M | Add 0.00% | 3.61 M | $22.86 |
| Q3 2013 | -373,801 | Reduce 10.36% | 3.23 M | $24.90 |
| Q4 2013 | +519,057 | Add 16.05% | 3.75 M | $26.28 |
| Q1 2014 | -1.39 M | Reduce 37.14% | 2.36 M | $24.48 |
| Q2 2014 | -661,758 | Reduce 28.04% | 1.7 M | $8.31 |
| Q3 2014 | +355,217 | Add 20.92% | 2.05 M | $8.56 |
| Q4 2014 | -651,861 | Reduce 31.75% | 1.4 M | $10.19 |
| Q1 2015 | -1.32 M | Reduce 94.50% | 77,100 | $9.27 |
| Q2 2015 | -47,500 | Reduce 61.61% | 29,600 | $9.86 |
| Q3 2015 | -29,600 | Sold Out | 29,600 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +400,483 | New Buy | 400,483 | $6.52 |
| Q1 2016 | -281,263 | Reduce 70.23% | 119,220 | $6.36 |
| Q2 2016 | +79,810 | Add 66.94% | 199,030 | $6.18 |
| Q3 2016 | +6,732 | Add 3.38% | 205,762 | $7.47 |
| Q4 2016 | +445,677 | Add 216.60% | 651,439 | $11.02 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.62 M | Add 249.17% | 2.27 M | $12.10 |
| Q2 2017 | -170,675 | Reduce 7.50% | 2.1 M | $11.50 |
| Q3 2017 | +863,029 | Add 41.02% | 2.97 M | $11.52 |
| Q4 2017 | -865,587 | Reduce 29.17% | 2.1 M | $11.30 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.63 M | Reduce 77.64% | 469,857 | $11.21 |
| Q2 2018 | -338,288 | Reduce 72.00% | 131,569 | $11.45 |
| Q3 2018 | -27,903 | Reduce 21.21% | 103,666 | $11.15 |
| Q4 2018 | -28,358 | Reduce 27.36% | 75,308 | $8.31 |
| Q1 2019 | -24,271 | Reduce 32.23% | 51,037 | $9.91 |
| Q2 2019 | -15,115 | Reduce 29.62% | 35,922 | $9.60 |
| Q3 2019 | +101,985 | Add 283.91% | 137,907 | $8.82 |
| Q4 2019 | +353,132 | Add 256.07% | 491,039 | $8.91 |
| Q1 2020 | -275,408 | Reduce 56.09% | 215,631 | $7.19 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.81 M | Add 838.48% | 2.02 M | $6.90 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.07 M | Add 52.93% | 3.09 M | $8.09 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.17 M | Reduce 37.95% | 1.92 M | $12.13 |
| Q1 2021 | -1.22 M | Reduce 63.40% | 702,947 | $17.97 |
| Q2 2021 | +453,722 | Add 64.55% | 1.16 M | $20.71 |
| Q3 2021 | +1.38 M | Add 119.27% | 2.54 M | $17.35 |
| Q4 2021 | -754,744 | Reduce 29.76% | 1.78 M | $19.65 |
| Q1 2022 | -403,598 | Reduce 22.66% | 1.38 M | $18.24 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.08 M | Reduce 78.21% | 300,249 | $15.51 |
| Q3 2022 | +89,358 | Add 29.76% | 389,607 | $13.99 |
| Q4 2022 | -65,857 | Reduce 16.90% | 323,750 | $16.55 |
| Q1 2023 | +256,937 | Add 79.36% | 580,687 | $12.28 |
| Q2 2023 | -204,123 | Reduce 35.15% | 376,564 | $16.32 |
| Q3 2023 | +119,863 | Add 31.83% | 496,427 | $13.62 |
| Q4 2023 | -20,205 | Reduce 4.07% | 476,222 | $19.12 |
| Q1 2024 | -111,345 | Reduce 23.38% | 364,877 | $21.79 |
| Q2 2024 | +926,120 | Add 253.82% | 1.29 M | $20.79 |
| Q3 2024 | +625,748 | Add 48.47% | 1.92 M | $22.56 |
| Q4 2024 | -371,016 | Reduce 19.36% | 1.55 M | $27.58 |
| Q1 2025 | -511,965 | Reduce 33.12% | 1.03 M | $28.63 |
| Q2 2025 | +91,453 | Add 8.85% | 1.13 M | $32.79 |
| Q3 2025 | -495,411 | Reduce 44.03% | 629,806 | $27.68 |
Cliff Asness's SLM Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased SLM Corporation (SLM) in Q4 2012, acquiring 3,829,899 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 SLM Corporation (SLM) 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 SLM Corporation (SLM) was in Q4 2012, adding 3,829,899 shares worth $65.61 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 629,806 shares of SLM Corporation (SLM), valued at approximately $17.43 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, SLM Corporation (SLM) represents approximately 0.01% 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 SLM Corporation (SLM) was 3,829,899 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.