Cliff Asness's STAA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 13,047 shares of STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) worth $374,318, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in STAA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 256,131 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2019, reducing 382,996 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +13,047 | New Buy | 13,047 | $28.69 |
| Q1 2026 | -15,292 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +174 | Add 1.15% | 15,292 | $23.09 |
| Q3 2025 | +15,118 | New Buy | 15,118 | $26.87 |
| Q1 2025 | -94,877 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +4,171 | Add 4.60% | 94,877 | $24.20 |
| Q3 2024 | +90,706 | New Buy | 90,706 | $37.15 |
| Q4 2023 | -19,259 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | -21,288 | Reduce 52.50% | 19,259 | $40.18 |
| Q2 2023 | +10,208 | Add 33.65% | 40,547 | $52.32 |
| Q1 2023 | -7,385 | Reduce 19.58% | 30,339 | $62.86 |
| Q4 2022 | +26,052 | Add 223.20% | 37,724 | $47.91 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,902 | Reduce 29.58% | 11,672 | $70.51 |
| Q2 2022 | -64,403 | Reduce 79.53% | 16,574 | $70.71 |
| Q1 2022 | +14,615 | Add 22.02% | 80,977 | $79.91 |
| Q4 2021 | +23,214 | Add 53.80% | 66,362 | $91.30 |
| Q3 2021 | +15,140 | Add 54.06% | 43,148 | $128.53 |
| Q2 2021 | +567 | Add 2.07% | 28,008 | $152.49 |
| Q1 2021 | -162 | Reduce 0.59% | 27,441 | $103.28 |
| Q4 2020 | -3,955 | Reduce 12.53% | 27,603 | $79.23 |
| Q3 2020 | +15,496 | Add 96.48% | 31,558 | $56.56 |
| Q2 2020 | +16,062 | New Buy | 16,062 | $61.51 |
| Q4 2019 | -13,958 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | -382,996 | Reduce 96.48% | 13,958 | $25.79 |
| Q2 2019 | +27,735 | Add 7.51% | 396,954 | $29.38 |
| Q1 2019 | +52,831 | Add 16.70% | 369,219 | $34.19 |
| Q4 2018 | -141 | Reduce 0.04% | 316,388 | $31.91 |
| Q3 2018 | +60,398 | Add 23.58% | 316,529 | $48.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +256,131 | New Buy | 256,131 | $31.00 |
| Q3 2015 | -14,249 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | -3,200 | Reduce 18.34% | 14,249 | $7.44 |
| Q4 2014 | -34,400 | Reduce 66.35% | 17,449 | $9.11 |
| Q3 2014 | -12,600 | Reduce 19.55% | 51,849 | $10.63 |
| Q2 2014 | +8,600 | Add 15.40% | 64,449 | $16.80 |
| Q1 2014 | +22,400 | Add 66.97% | 55,849 | $18.80 |
| Q4 2013 | +6,249 | Add 22.97% | 33,449 | $16.20 |
| Q3 2013 | +3,372 | Add 14.15% | 27,200 | $13.53 |
| Q2 2013 | +23,828 | Add 0.00% | 23,828 | $10.16 |
| Q4 2012 | +23,828 | Add 0.00% | 23,828 | $6.09 |
Cliff Asness's STAAR Surgical Company Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) in Q4 2012, acquiring 23,828 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 STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) for 41 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) was in Q2 2018, adding 256,131 shares worth $7.94 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 13,047 shares of STAAR Surgical Company (STAA), valued at approximately $374,318.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) 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 STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) was 396,954 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2019.