Cliff Asness's SNPS Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 45,785 shares of Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) worth $22.54 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 SNPS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2016, adding 376,624 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 505,664 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Synopsys (SNPS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Synopsys (SNPS) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +425,046 | Add 0.00% | 425,045 | $31.84 |
| Q2 2013 | +418,253 | Add 0.00% | 418,252 | $35.75 |
| Q3 2013 | +23,898 | Add 5.71% | 442,150 | $37.70 |
| Q4 2013 | +50,500 | Add 11.42% | 492,650 | $40.57 |
| Q1 2014 | +198,100 | Add 40.21% | 690,750 | $38.41 |
| Q2 2014 | -103,472 | Reduce 14.98% | 587,278 | $38.82 |
| Q3 2014 | -115,528 | Reduce 19.67% | 471,750 | $39.69 |
| Q4 2014 | +106,087 | Add 22.49% | 577,837 | $43.47 |
| Q1 2015 | -49,311 | Reduce 8.53% | 528,526 | $46.32 |
| Q2 2015 | +307,575 | Add 58.19% | 836,101 | $50.65 |
| Q3 2015 | +342,599 | Add 40.98% | 1.18 M | $46.18 |
| Q4 2015 | +88,996 | Add 7.55% | 1.27 M | $45.61 |
| Q1 2016 | -78,594 | Reduce 6.20% | 1.19 M | $48.44 |
| Q2 2016 | +26,024 | Add 2.19% | 1.22 M | $54.08 |
| Q3 2016 | +376,624 | Add 30.99% | 1.59 M | $59.35 |
| Q4 2016 | +290,658 | Add 18.26% | 1.88 M | $58.86 |
| Q1 2017 | +163,681 | Add 8.70% | 2.05 M | $72.13 |
| Q2 2017 | -84,594 | Reduce 4.13% | 1.96 M | $72.93 |
| Q3 2017 | -505,664 | Reduce 25.78% | 1.46 M | $80.53 |
| Q4 2017 | +191,657 | Add 13.16% | 1.65 M | $85.24 |
| Q1 2018 | -94,096 | Reduce 5.71% | 1.55 M | $83.24 |
| Q2 2018 | -59,259 | Reduce 3.81% | 1.49 M | $85.57 |
| Q3 2018 | -232,637 | Reduce 15.57% | 1.26 M | $98.61 |
| Q4 2018 | -452,178 | Reduce 35.84% | 809,318 | $84.24 |
| Q1 2019 | -262,772 | Reduce 32.47% | 546,546 | $114.08 |
| Q2 2019 | +80,455 | Add 14.72% | 627,001 | $125.98 |
| Q3 2019 | -82,314 | Reduce 13.13% | 544,687 | $136.83 |
| Q4 2019 | +140,837 | Add 25.86% | 685,524 | $139.20 |
| Q1 2020 | -35,737 | Reduce 5.21% | 649,787 | $127.77 |
| Q2 2020 | -253,573 | Reduce 39.02% | 396,214 | $191.62 |
| Q3 2020 | -129,254 | Reduce 32.62% | 266,960 | $213.34 |
| Q4 2020 | +22,465 | Add 8.42% | 289,425 | $258.58 |
| Q1 2021 | +145,967 | Add 50.43% | 435,392 | $246.95 |
| Q2 2021 | +149,926 | Add 34.43% | 585,318 | $274.84 |
| Q3 2021 | +126,796 | Add 21.66% | 712,114 | $299.41 |
| Q4 2021 | -90,182 | Reduce 12.66% | 621,932 | $367.51 |
| Q1 2022 | -92,554 | Reduce 14.88% | 529,378 | $333.27 |
| Q2 2022 | -186,905 | Reduce 35.31% | 342,473 | $302.15 |
| Q3 2022 | -66,170 | Reduce 19.32% | 276,303 | $305.51 |
| Q4 2022 | -36,485 | Reduce 13.20% | 239,818 | $316.89 |
| Q1 2023 | -34,003 | Reduce 14.18% | 205,815 | $378.70 |
| Q2 2023 | +18,114 | Add 8.80% | 223,929 | $435.13 |
| Q3 2023 | -32,810 | Reduce 14.65% | 191,119 | $458.97 |
| Q4 2023 | +22,818 | Add 11.94% | 213,937 | $514.91 |
| Q1 2024 | -84,746 | Reduce 39.61% | 129,191 | $571.50 |
| Q2 2024 | -32,117 | Reduce 24.86% | 97,074 | $595.06 |
| Q3 2024 | -585 | Reduce 0.60% | 96,489 | $506.39 |
| Q4 2024 | -48,115 | Reduce 49.87% | 48,374 | $485.36 |
| Q1 2025 | -3,865 | Reduce 7.99% | 44,509 | $427.64 |
| Q2 2025 | -3,421 | Reduce 7.69% | 41,088 | $510.34 |
| Q3 2025 | +4,697 | Add 11.43% | 45,785 | $492.23 |
Cliff Asness's Synopsys Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) in Q4 2012, acquiring 425,045 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 Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) for 52 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) was in Q4 2012, adding 425,045 shares worth $13.53 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 45,785 shares of Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS), valued at approximately $22.54 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) represents approximately 0.01% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) was 2,046,089 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2017.