Cliff Asness's VLO Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 649,244 shares of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) worth $105.69 M, representing 0.06% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -70,978 | Reduce 9.86% | 649,244 | $162.79 |
| Q3 2025 | -277,497 | Reduce 27.81% | 720,222 | $170.26 |
| Q2 2025 | -415,463 | Reduce 29.40% | 997,719 | $134.42 |
| Q1 2025 | +633,157 | Add 81.17% | 1.41 M | $131.97 |
| Q4 2024 | -75,050 | Reduce 8.78% | 780,025 | $121.43 |
| Q3 2024 | -694,935 | Reduce 44.83% | 855,075 | $135.03 |
| Q2 2024 | +232,494 | Add 17.65% | 1.55 M | $154.09 |
| Q1 2024 | -377,790 | Reduce 22.28% | 1.32 M | $168.69 |
| Q4 2023 | -330,650 | Reduce 16.32% | 1.7 M | $130.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +133,689 | Add 7.07% | 2.03 M | $141.71 |
| Q2 2023 | +448,372 | Add 31.05% | 1.89 M | $115.68 |
| Q1 2023 | +137,259 | Add 10.50% | 1.44 M | $136.70 |
| Q4 2022 | -151,574 | Reduce 10.39% | 1.31 M | $126.86 |
| Q3 2022 | +1.06 M | Add 266.50% | 1.46 M | $106.85 |
| Q2 2022 | +252,602 | Add 173.88% | 397,874 | $106.28 |
| Q1 2022 | +130,826 | Add 905.62% | 145,272 | $101.54 |
| Q4 2021 | +6,801 | Add 88.96% | 14,446 | $74.48 |
| Q3 2021 | -36,403 | Reduce 82.64% | 7,645 | $70.11 |
| Q2 2021 | +38,898 | Add 755.30% | 44,048 | $77.89 |
| Q1 2021 | -93,826 | Reduce 94.80% | 5,150 | $71.46 |
| Q4 2020 | -570,161 | Reduce 85.21% | 98,976 | $56.25 |
| Q3 2020 | +270,842 | Add 68.00% | 669,137 | $43.32 |
| Q2 2020 | -130,040 | Reduce 24.61% | 398,295 | $55.95 |
| Q1 2020 | -836,546 | Reduce 61.29% | 528,335 | $45.36 |
| Q4 2019 | +151,117 | Add 12.45% | 1.36 M | $93.36 |
| Q3 2019 | -960,753 | Reduce 44.18% | 1.21 M | $84.98 |
| Q2 2019 | -3.65 M | Reduce 62.67% | 2.17 M | $84.64 |
| Q1 2019 | -2.3 M | Reduce 28.31% | 5.83 M | $83.90 |
| Q4 2018 | -245,418 | Reduce 2.93% | 8.13 M | $74.97 |
| Q3 2018 | +781,426 | Add 10.30% | 8.37 M | $113.75 |
| Q2 2018 | +3.52 M | Add 86.27% | 7.59 M | $111.80 |
| Q1 2018 | +718,923 | Add 21.42% | 4.07 M | $92.77 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.37 M | Add 69.12% | 3.36 M | $91.91 |
| Q3 2017 | +111,713 | Add 5.97% | 1.98 M | $77.17 |
| Q2 2017 | -828,882 | Reduce 30.68% | 1.87 M | $67.46 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.84 M | Reduce 40.53% | 2.7 M | $66.29 |
| Q4 2016 | +38,991 | Add 0.87% | 4.54 M | $68.32 |
| Q3 2016 | -397,677 | Reduce 8.11% | 4.5 M | $53.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +85,468 | Add 1.77% | 4.9 M | $51.00 |
| Q1 2016 | -1.14 M | Reduce 19.11% | 4.82 M | $64.14 |
| Q4 2015 | -675,222 | Reduce 10.19% | 5.95 M | $70.71 |
| Q3 2015 | -1.58 M | Reduce 19.27% | 6.63 M | $60.10 |
| Q2 2015 | +2.89 M | Add 54.41% | 8.21 M | $62.60 |
| Q1 2015 | +417,784 | Add 8.53% | 5.32 M | $63.62 |
| Q4 2014 | +865,302 | Add 21.45% | 4.9 M | $49.50 |
| Q3 2014 | +1.83 M | Add 82.74% | 4.03 M | $46.27 |
| Q2 2014 | +587,141 | Add 36.23% | 2.21 M | $50.10 |
| Q1 2014 | +503,856 | Add 45.12% | 1.62 M | $53.10 |
| Q4 2013 | +11,151 | Add 1.01% | 1.12 M | $50.40 |
| Q3 2013 | +380,504 | Add 52.49% | 1.11 M | $34.15 |
| Q2 2013 | +724,950 | Add 0.00% | 724,950 | $34.77 |
| Q4 2012 | +1.2 M | Add 0.00% | 1.2 M | $31.19 |
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 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) was in Q2 2018, adding 7,589,671 shares worth $848.55 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 649,244 shares of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), valued at approximately $105.69 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) represents approximately 0.06% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) was 8,371,097 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018.