Cliff Asness's WAL Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 19,967 shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) worth $1.73 M, representing 0.00% 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 WAL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2020, adding 378,036 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 206,893 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +20,326 | Add 0.00% | 20,325 | $10.53 |
| Q2 2013 | +40,826 | Add 0.00% | 40,825 | $15.82 |
| Q3 2013 | +683 | Add 1.67% | 41,508 | $18.94 |
| Q4 2013 | +20,298 | Add 48.90% | 61,806 | $23.86 |
| Q1 2014 | +266 | Add 0.43% | 62,072 | $24.60 |
| Q2 2014 | +111,300 | Add 179.31% | 173,372 | $23.80 |
| Q3 2014 | +25,700 | Add 14.82% | 199,072 | $23.90 |
| Q4 2014 | -11,127 | Reduce 5.59% | 187,945 | $27.80 |
| Q1 2015 | -52,900 | Reduce 28.15% | 135,045 | $29.64 |
| Q2 2015 | +7,609 | Add 5.63% | 142,654 | $33.76 |
| Q3 2015 | -8,890 | Reduce 6.23% | 133,764 | $30.71 |
| Q4 2015 | -14,398 | Reduce 10.76% | 119,366 | $35.86 |
| Q1 2016 | +46,569 | Add 39.01% | 165,935 | $33.38 |
| Q2 2016 | -101,539 | Reduce 61.19% | 64,396 | $32.64 |
| Q3 2016 | +80,932 | Add 125.68% | 145,328 | $37.54 |
| Q4 2016 | -22,480 | Reduce 15.47% | 122,848 | $48.71 |
| Q1 2017 | +76,966 | Add 62.65% | 199,814 | $49.09 |
| Q2 2017 | -132,447 | Reduce 66.29% | 67,367 | $49.19 |
| Q3 2017 | +784 | Add 1.16% | 68,151 | $53.07 |
| Q4 2017 | -18,009 | Reduce 26.43% | 50,142 | $56.62 |
| Q1 2018 | -8,669 | Reduce 17.29% | 41,473 | $58.11 |
| Q2 2018 | +7,674 | Add 18.50% | 49,147 | $56.61 |
| Q3 2018 | -18,087 | Reduce 36.80% | 31,060 | $56.89 |
| Q4 2018 | -31,060 | Sold Out | 31,060 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +49,498 | New Buy | 49,498 | $56.99 |
| Q1 2020 | +378,036 | Add 763.74% | 427,534 | $30.61 |
| Q2 2020 | -206,893 | Reduce 48.39% | 220,641 | $36.96 |
| Q3 2020 | +28,252 | Add 12.80% | 248,893 | $31.62 |
| Q4 2020 | -31,474 | Reduce 12.65% | 217,419 | $59.68 |
| Q1 2021 | -64,241 | Reduce 29.55% | 153,178 | $94.44 |
| Q2 2021 | +12,984 | Add 8.48% | 166,162 | $92.74 |
| Q3 2021 | +53,543 | Add 32.22% | 219,705 | $108.82 |
| Q4 2021 | -50,029 | Reduce 22.77% | 169,676 | $107.65 |
| Q1 2022 | -19,682 | Reduce 11.60% | 149,994 | $82.82 |
| Q2 2022 | -14,070 | Reduce 9.38% | 135,924 | $69.23 |
| Q3 2022 | -32,283 | Reduce 23.75% | 103,641 | $65.74 |
| Q4 2022 | -29,750 | Reduce 28.70% | 73,891 | $58.90 |
| Q1 2023 | -45,129 | Reduce 61.08% | 28,762 | $35.34 |
| Q2 2023 | -12,746 | Reduce 44.32% | 16,016 | $36.47 |
| Q3 2023 | +80,349 | Add 501.68% | 96,365 | $45.97 |
| Q4 2023 | +70,634 | Add 73.30% | 166,999 | $65.79 |
| Q1 2024 | -51,886 | Reduce 31.07% | 115,113 | $64.04 |
| Q2 2024 | +137,577 | Add 119.51% | 252,690 | $61.72 |
| Q3 2024 | -151,326 | Reduce 59.89% | 101,364 | $85.69 |
| Q4 2024 | -38,475 | Reduce 37.96% | 62,889 | $83.54 |
| Q1 2025 | -5,068 | Reduce 8.06% | 57,821 | $74.57 |
| Q2 2025 | -34,384 | Reduce 59.47% | 23,437 | $77.98 |
| Q3 2025 | -3,470 | Reduce 14.81% | 19,967 | $86.72 |
Cliff Asness's Western Alliance Bancorporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) in Q4 2012, acquiring 20,325 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 Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) 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 Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) was in Q1 2020, adding 427,534 shares worth $13.09 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 19,967 shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), valued at approximately $1.73 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) represents approximately 0.00% 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 Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) was 427,534 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.