Cliff Asness's SYNA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 176,523 shares of Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) worth $11.87 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 54 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in SYNA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2016, adding 620,841 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2017, reducing 470,768 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -65,063 | Reduce 26.93% | 176,523 | $67.26 |
| Q4 2025 | -125,766 | Reduce 34.24% | 241,586 | $74.02 |
| Q3 2025 | -76,089 | Reduce 17.16% | 367,352 | $68.34 |
| Q2 2025 | +288,523 | Add 186.24% | 443,441 | $64.82 |
| Q1 2025 | +82,162 | Add 112.93% | 154,918 | $62.51 |
| Q4 2024 | +7,418 | Add 11.35% | 72,756 | $75.86 |
| Q3 2024 | -2,372 | Reduce 3.50% | 65,338 | $77.58 |
| Q2 2024 | -11,678 | Reduce 14.71% | 67,710 | $87.82 |
| Q1 2024 | -73,486 | Reduce 48.07% | 79,388 | $97.56 |
| Q4 2023 | -243,965 | Reduce 61.48% | 152,874 | $114.08 |
| Q3 2023 | -167,211 | Reduce 29.64% | 396,839 | $88.37 |
| Q2 2023 | +174,231 | Add 44.70% | 564,050 | $85.38 |
| Q1 2023 | +79,728 | Add 25.71% | 389,819 | $110.63 |
| Q4 2022 | +224,380 | Add 261.79% | 310,091 | $93.13 |
| Q3 2022 | +23,077 | Add 36.84% | 85,711 | $99.01 |
| Q2 2022 | +28,735 | Add 84.77% | 62,634 | $118.05 |
| Q1 2022 | +9 | Add 0.03% | 33,899 | $199.50 |
| Q4 2021 | -2,526 | Reduce 6.94% | 33,890 | $286.63 |
| Q3 2021 | -17,352 | Reduce 32.27% | 36,416 | $179.73 |
| Q2 2021 | -41,646 | Reduce 43.65% | 53,768 | $152.51 |
| Q1 2021 | -173,215 | Reduce 64.48% | 95,414 | $135.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -264,808 | Reduce 49.64% | 268,629 | $94.89 |
| Q3 2020 | -68,723 | Reduce 11.41% | 533,437 | $80.42 |
| Q2 2020 | +155,107 | Add 34.70% | 602,160 | $59.30 |
| Q1 2020 | +203,948 | Add 83.89% | 447,053 | $56.87 |
| Q4 2019 | +85,919 | Add 54.66% | 243,105 | $65.77 |
| Q3 2019 | +157,186 | New Buy | 157,186 | $39.95 |
| Q2 2019 | -14,779 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | -1,588 | Reduce 9.70% | 14,779 | $39.72 |
| Q4 2018 | -16,153 | Reduce 49.67% | 16,367 | $37.21 |
| Q3 2018 | -117,895 | Reduce 78.38% | 32,520 | $45.63 |
| Q2 2018 | -13,549 | Reduce 8.26% | 150,415 | $50.37 |
| Q1 2018 | -4,965 | Reduce 2.94% | 163,964 | $45.73 |
| Q4 2017 | -130,015 | Reduce 43.49% | 168,929 | $39.94 |
| Q3 2017 | -30,692 | Reduce 9.31% | 298,944 | $39.18 |
| Q2 2017 | -470,768 | Reduce 58.82% | 329,636 | $51.71 |
| Q1 2017 | -429,519 | Reduce 34.92% | 800,404 | $49.51 |
| Q4 2016 | -56,461 | Reduce 4.39% | 1.23 M | $53.58 |
| Q3 2016 | +620,841 | Add 93.28% | 1.29 M | $58.58 |
| Q2 2016 | +281,631 | Add 73.36% | 665,543 | $53.75 |
| Q1 2016 | +267,700 | Add 230.35% | 383,912 | $79.74 |
| Q4 2015 | +116,212 | New Buy | 116,212 | $80.34 |
| Q3 2015 | -10,395 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | -825 | Reduce 7.35% | 10,395 | $86.77 |
| Q1 2015 | -29,320 | Reduce 72.32% | 11,220 | $81.28 |
| Q4 2014 | -1,082 | Reduce 2.60% | 40,540 | $68.85 |
| Q3 2014 | +11,200 | Add 36.82% | 41,622 | $73.21 |
| Q2 2014 | +4,000 | Add 15.14% | 30,422 | $90.63 |
| Q1 2014 | +1,800 | Add 7.31% | 26,422 | $60.03 |
| Q4 2013 | +11,222 | Add 83.75% | 24,622 | $51.82 |
| Q3 2013 | +3,500 | Add 35.35% | 13,400 | $44.25 |
| Q2 2013 | +9,900 | Add 0.00% | 9,900 | $38.59 |
| Q4 2012 | +8,700 | Add 0.00% | 8,700 | $30.00 |
Cliff Asness's Synaptics Incorporated Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) in Q4 2012, acquiring 8,700 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 Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) for 54 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) was in Q3 2016, adding 1,286,384 shares worth $75.36 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 176,523 shares of Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA), valued at approximately $11.87 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) 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 Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) was 1,286,384 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016.