Cliff Asness's SMTC Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 62,380 shares of Semtech Corporation (SMTC) worth $4.6 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in SMTC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2022, adding 695,912 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2023, reducing 1.46 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Semtech Corporation (SMTC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Semtech Corporation (SMTC) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +10,774 | Add 20.88% | 62,380 | $73.69 |
| Q3 2025 | +27,097 | Add 110.56% | 51,606 | $71.45 |
| Q2 2025 | -27,305 | Reduce 52.70% | 24,509 | $45.14 |
| Q1 2025 | -3,720 | Reduce 6.70% | 51,814 | $33.12 |
| Q4 2024 | +11,181 | Add 25.21% | 55,534 | $61.80 |
| Q3 2024 | -122,796 | Reduce 73.46% | 44,353 | $45.66 |
| Q2 2024 | +167,149 | New Buy | 167,149 | $29.55 |
| Q2 2023 | -239,490 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | -1.46 M | Reduce 85.93% | 239,490 | $24.14 |
| Q4 2022 | +654,172 | Add 62.39% | 1.7 M | $28.20 |
| Q3 2022 | +695,912 | Add 197.36% | 1.05 M | $29.41 |
| Q2 2022 | +169,863 | Add 92.95% | 352,614 | $54.17 |
| Q1 2022 | +123,649 | Add 209.21% | 182,751 | $69.34 |
| Q4 2021 | -5,883 | Reduce 9.05% | 59,102 | $88.93 |
| Q3 2021 | +25,128 | Add 63.05% | 64,985 | $77.77 |
| Q2 2021 | -3,934 | Reduce 8.98% | 39,857 | $68.27 |
| Q1 2021 | -16,581 | Reduce 27.46% | 43,791 | $69.01 |
| Q4 2020 | -39,949 | Reduce 39.82% | 60,372 | $71.80 |
| Q3 2020 | -30,943 | Reduce 23.57% | 100,321 | $52.96 |
| Q2 2020 | -163,208 | Reduce 55.42% | 131,264 | $51.81 |
| Q1 2020 | -330,188 | Reduce 52.86% | 294,472 | $37.50 |
| Q4 2019 | -71,022 | Reduce 10.21% | 624,660 | $52.90 |
| Q3 2019 | +265,495 | Add 61.72% | 695,682 | $48.61 |
| Q2 2019 | +391,863 | Add 1022.50% | 430,187 | $48.05 |
| Q1 2019 | +17,725 | Add 86.05% | 38,324 | $50.91 |
| Q4 2018 | -11,744 | Reduce 36.31% | 20,599 | $45.88 |
| Q3 2018 | -54,312 | Reduce 62.68% | 32,343 | $55.59 |
| Q2 2018 | -13,386 | Reduce 13.38% | 86,655 | $47.05 |
| Q1 2018 | -9,560 | Reduce 8.72% | 100,041 | $39.05 |
| Q4 2017 | -5,642 | Reduce 4.90% | 109,601 | $34.20 |
| Q3 2017 | -50,137 | Reduce 30.32% | 115,243 | $37.55 |
| Q2 2017 | +38,514 | Add 30.36% | 165,380 | $35.75 |
| Q1 2017 | +4,571 | Add 3.74% | 126,866 | $33.80 |
| Q4 2016 | +6,547 | Add 5.66% | 122,295 | $31.55 |
| Q3 2016 | +94,879 | Add 454.64% | 115,748 | $27.73 |
| Q2 2016 | +20,869 | New Buy | 20,869 | $23.86 |
| Q3 2015 | -15,145 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | -12,896 | Reduce 45.99% | 15,145 | $19.87 |
| Q1 2015 | +20,224 | Add 258.72% | 28,041 | $26.64 |
| Q4 2014 | -19,141 | Reduce 71.00% | 7,817 | $27.63 |
| Q3 2014 | +26,958 | New Buy | 26,958 | $27.15 |
| Q2 2014 | -82,317 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +36,700 | Add 80.45% | 82,317 | $25.34 |
| Q4 2013 | +45,617 | New Buy | 45,617 | $25.28 |
Cliff Asness's Semtech Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Semtech Corporation (SMTC) in Q4 2013, acquiring 45,617 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 Semtech Corporation (SMTC) for 44 quarters since Q4 2013.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Semtech Corporation (SMTC) was in Q3 2022, adding 1,048,526 shares worth $30.84 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 62,380 shares of Semtech Corporation (SMTC), valued at approximately $4.6 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Semtech Corporation (SMTC) represents approximately 0.00% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Semtech Corporation (SMTC) was 1,702,698 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2022.