Cliff Asness's TSLA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 1.9M shares of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) worth $849.65 M, representing 0.54% 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 TSLA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2014, adding 3.0M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2014, reducing 2.9M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Tesla (TSLA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Tesla (TSLA) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +468,855 | Add 0.00% | 468,840 | $2.26 |
| Q2 2013 | +390,600 | Add 0.00% | 390,585 | $7.16 |
| Q3 2013 | +151,215 | Add 38.72% | 541,800 | $12.89 |
| Q4 2013 | +571,290 | Add 105.44% | 1.11 M | $10.03 |
| Q1 2014 | +2.96 M | Add 266.02% | 4.07 M | $13.90 |
| Q2 2014 | -856,500 | Reduce 21.02% | 3.22 M | $16.00 |
| Q3 2014 | -2.92 M | Reduce 90.77% | 297,090 | $16.18 |
| Q4 2014 | -53,835 | Reduce 18.12% | 243,255 | $14.83 |
| Q1 2015 | -189,000 | Reduce 77.70% | 54,255 | $12.59 |
| Q2 2015 | +60 | Add 0.11% | 54,315 | $17.88 |
| Q3 2015 | -39,675 | Reduce 73.05% | 14,640 | $16.53 |
| Q4 2015 | -735 | Reduce 5.02% | 13,905 | $15.97 |
| Q1 2016 | +10,980 | Add 78.96% | 24,885 | $15.31 |
| Q2 2016 | +16,455 | Add 66.12% | 41,340 | $14.15 |
| Q3 2016 | +11,775 | Add 28.48% | 53,115 | $13.59 |
| Q4 2016 | -11,775 | Reduce 22.17% | 41,340 | $14.25 |
| Q1 2017 | -405 | Reduce 0.98% | 40,935 | $18.54 |
| Q2 2017 | +35,010 | Add 85.53% | 75,945 | $24.11 |
| Q3 2017 | +183,495 | Add 241.62% | 259,440 | $22.74 |
| Q4 2017 | -6,930 | Reduce 2.67% | 252,510 | $20.76 |
| Q1 2018 | -116,400 | Reduce 46.10% | 136,110 | $17.74 |
| Q2 2018 | -136,110 | Sold Out | 136,110 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +14,490 | New Buy | 14,490 | $22.15 |
| Q1 2019 | +45,600 | Add 314.70% | 60,090 | $18.54 |
| Q2 2019 | -60,090 | Sold Out | 60,090 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +269,940 | New Buy | 269,940 | $34.48 |
| Q2 2020 | +726,930 | Add 269.29% | 996,870 | $69.14 |
| Q3 2020 | +101,076 | Add 10.14% | 1.1 M | $143.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +270,693 | Add 24.65% | 1.37 M | $231.08 |
| Q1 2021 | -97,824 | Reduce 7.15% | 1.27 M | $216.16 |
| Q2 2021 | -110,853 | Reduce 8.72% | 1.16 M | $226.57 |
| Q3 2021 | -426,678 | Reduce 36.78% | 733,284 | $258.49 |
| Q4 2021 | +457,806 | Add 62.43% | 1.19 M | $352.26 |
| Q1 2022 | -205,332 | Reduce 17.24% | 985,758 | $359.20 |
| Q2 2022 | +27,090 | Add 2.75% | 1.01 M | $224.47 |
| Q3 2022 | +426,918 | Add 42.15% | 1.44 M | $265.25 |
| Q4 2022 | -580,563 | Reduce 40.32% | 859,203 | $122.66 |
| Q1 2023 | -25,189 | Reduce 2.93% | 834,014 | $198.98 |
| Q2 2023 | -1,664 | Reduce 0.20% | 832,350 | $261.34 |
| Q3 2023 | -20,631 | Reduce 2.48% | 811,719 | $250.22 |
| Q4 2023 | +144,771 | Add 17.84% | 956,490 | $248.48 |
| Q1 2024 | -412,778 | Reduce 43.16% | 543,712 | $175.79 |
| Q2 2024 | -156,121 | Reduce 28.71% | 387,591 | $197.88 |
| Q3 2024 | +130,368 | Add 33.64% | 517,959 | $261.63 |
| Q4 2024 | +584,907 | Add 112.93% | 1.1 M | $403.84 |
| Q1 2025 | +42,999 | Add 3.90% | 1.15 M | $248.73 |
| Q2 2025 | +497,220 | Add 43.39% | 1.64 M | $317.66 |
| Q3 2025 | +295,378 | Add 17.98% | 1.94 M | $438.31 |
Cliff Asness's Tesla Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) in Q4 2012, acquiring 468,840 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 Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) 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 Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) was in Q1 2014, adding 4,074,090 shares worth $56.62 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 1,938,463 shares of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA), valued at approximately $849.65 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) represents approximately 0.54% 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 Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) was 4,074,090 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.