Cliff Asness's VLO Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 720,222 shares of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) worth $122.62 M, representing 0.08% 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 VLO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 3.52 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2019, reducing 3.65 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +1.2 M | Add 0.00% | 1.2 M | $31.19 |
| Q2 2013 | +724,951 | Add 0.00% | 724,950 | $34.77 |
| Q3 2013 | +380,504 | Add 52.49% | 1.11 M | $34.15 |
| Q4 2013 | +11,151 | Add 1.01% | 1.12 M | $50.40 |
| Q1 2014 | +503,856 | Add 45.12% | 1.62 M | $53.10 |
| Q2 2014 | +587,141 | Add 36.23% | 2.21 M | $50.10 |
| Q3 2014 | +1.83 M | Add 82.74% | 4.03 M | $46.27 |
| Q4 2014 | +865,302 | Add 21.45% | 4.9 M | $49.50 |
| Q1 2015 | +417,784 | Add 8.53% | 5.32 M | $63.62 |
| Q2 2015 | +2.89 M | Add 54.41% | 8.21 M | $62.60 |
| Q3 2015 | -1.58 M | Reduce 19.27% | 6.63 M | $60.10 |
| Q4 2015 | -675,222 | Reduce 10.19% | 5.95 M | $70.71 |
| Q1 2016 | -1.14 M | Reduce 19.11% | 4.82 M | $64.14 |
| Q2 2016 | +85,468 | Add 1.77% | 4.9 M | $51.00 |
| Q3 2016 | -397,677 | Reduce 8.11% | 4.5 M | $53.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +38,991 | Add 0.87% | 4.54 M | $68.32 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.84 M | Reduce 40.53% | 2.7 M | $66.29 |
| Q2 2017 | -828,882 | Reduce 30.68% | 1.87 M | $67.46 |
| Q3 2017 | +111,713 | Add 5.97% | 1.98 M | $77.17 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.37 M | Add 69.12% | 3.36 M | $91.91 |
| Q1 2018 | +718,923 | Add 21.42% | 4.07 M | $92.77 |
| Q2 2018 | +3.52 M | Add 86.27% | 7.59 M | $111.80 |
| Q3 2018 | +781,426 | Add 10.30% | 8.37 M | $113.75 |
| Q4 2018 | -245,418 | Reduce 2.93% | 8.13 M | $74.97 |
| Q1 2019 | -2.3 M | Reduce 28.31% | 5.83 M | $83.90 |
| Q2 2019 | -3.65 M | Reduce 62.67% | 2.17 M | $84.64 |
| Q3 2019 | -960,753 | Reduce 44.18% | 1.21 M | $84.98 |
| Q4 2019 | +151,117 | Add 12.45% | 1.36 M | $93.36 |
| Q1 2020 | -836,546 | Reduce 61.29% | 528,335 | $45.36 |
| Q2 2020 | -130,040 | Reduce 24.61% | 398,295 | $55.95 |
| Q3 2020 | +270,842 | Add 68.00% | 669,137 | $43.32 |
| Q4 2020 | -570,161 | Reduce 85.21% | 98,976 | $56.25 |
| Q1 2021 | -93,826 | Reduce 94.80% | 5,150 | $71.46 |
| Q2 2021 | +38,898 | Add 755.30% | 44,048 | $77.89 |
| Q3 2021 | -36,403 | Reduce 82.64% | 7,645 | $70.11 |
| Q4 2021 | +6,801 | Add 88.96% | 14,446 | $74.48 |
| Q1 2022 | +130,826 | Add 905.62% | 145,272 | $101.54 |
| Q2 2022 | +252,602 | Add 173.88% | 397,874 | $106.28 |
| Q3 2022 | +1.06 M | Add 266.50% | 1.46 M | $106.85 |
| Q4 2022 | -151,574 | Reduce 10.39% | 1.31 M | $126.86 |
| Q1 2023 | +137,259 | Add 10.50% | 1.44 M | $136.70 |
| Q2 2023 | +448,372 | Add 31.05% | 1.89 M | $115.68 |
| Q3 2023 | +133,689 | Add 7.07% | 2.03 M | $141.71 |
| Q4 2023 | -330,650 | Reduce 16.32% | 1.7 M | $130.00 |
| Q1 2024 | -377,790 | Reduce 22.28% | 1.32 M | $168.69 |
| Q2 2024 | +232,494 | Add 17.65% | 1.55 M | $154.09 |
| Q3 2024 | -694,935 | Reduce 44.83% | 855,075 | $135.03 |
| Q4 2024 | -75,050 | Reduce 8.78% | 780,025 | $121.43 |
| Q1 2025 | +633,157 | Add 81.17% | 1.41 M | $131.97 |
| Q2 2025 | -415,463 | Reduce 29.40% | 997,719 | $134.42 |
| Q3 2025 | -277,497 | Reduce 27.81% | 720,222 | $170.26 |
Cliff Asness's Valero Energy Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) in Q4 2012, acquiring 1,196,393 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) was in Q2 2018, adding 7,589,671 shares worth $848.55 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 720,222 shares of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), valued at approximately $122.62 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) represents approximately 0.08% 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) was 8,371,097 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.