Cliff Asness's WAT Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 81,362 shares of Waters Corporation (WAT) worth $23.73 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in WAT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 234,222 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2025, reducing 127,681 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Waters Corporation (WAT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Waters Corporation (WAT) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +2,700 | New Buy | 2,700 | $106.30 |
| Q4 2013 | +25,284 | Add 936.44% | 27,984 | $99.99 |
| Q1 2014 | -16,284 | Reduce 58.19% | 11,700 | $108.38 |
| Q2 2014 | +10,200 | Add 87.18% | 21,900 | $104.43 |
| Q3 2014 | -6,400 | Reduce 29.22% | 15,500 | $99.10 |
| Q4 2014 | -11,500 | Reduce 74.19% | 4,000 | $112.75 |
| Q1 2015 | -300 | Reduce 7.50% | 3,700 | $124.32 |
| Q2 2015 | +11,321 | Add 305.97% | 15,021 | $128.35 |
| Q3 2015 | +46,720 | Add 311.03% | 61,741 | $118.20 |
| Q4 2015 | -2,932 | Reduce 4.75% | 58,809 | $134.59 |
| Q1 2016 | +22,125 | Add 37.62% | 80,934 | $131.92 |
| Q2 2016 | -4,155 | Reduce 5.13% | 76,779 | $140.65 |
| Q3 2016 | +16,818 | Add 21.90% | 93,597 | $158.49 |
| Q4 2016 | +5,557 | Add 5.94% | 99,154 | $134.39 |
| Q1 2017 | +77,554 | Add 78.22% | 176,708 | $156.31 |
| Q2 2017 | -29,640 | Reduce 16.77% | 147,068 | $183.84 |
| Q3 2017 | -62,247 | Reduce 42.33% | 84,821 | $179.52 |
| Q4 2017 | +234,222 | Add 276.14% | 319,043 | $193.19 |
| Q1 2018 | +4,595 | Add 1.44% | 323,638 | $199.02 |
| Q2 2018 | -78,954 | Reduce 24.40% | 244,684 | $193.59 |
| Q3 2018 | +77,494 | Add 31.67% | 322,178 | $194.68 |
| Q4 2018 | +45,122 | Add 14.01% | 367,300 | $188.65 |
| Q1 2019 | -113,009 | Reduce 30.77% | 254,291 | $251.71 |
| Q2 2019 | -16,460 | Reduce 6.47% | 237,831 | $215.24 |
| Q3 2019 | -60,978 | Reduce 25.64% | 176,853 | $223.23 |
| Q4 2019 | +1,049 | Add 0.59% | 177,902 | $233.65 |
| Q1 2020 | -59,455 | Reduce 33.42% | 118,447 | $182.05 |
| Q2 2020 | +20,512 | Add 17.32% | 138,959 | $177.24 |
| Q3 2020 | +103,123 | Add 74.21% | 242,082 | $195.66 |
| Q4 2020 | +1,662 | Add 0.69% | 243,744 | $244.75 |
| Q1 2021 | -43,553 | Reduce 17.87% | 200,191 | $283.59 |
| Q2 2021 | -56,195 | Reduce 28.07% | 143,996 | $341.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +83,795 | Add 58.19% | 227,791 | $357.30 |
| Q4 2021 | +53,138 | Add 23.33% | 280,929 | $371.51 |
| Q1 2022 | -46,260 | Reduce 16.47% | 234,669 | $310.39 |
| Q2 2022 | -57,105 | Reduce 24.33% | 177,564 | $327.62 |
| Q3 2022 | -24,355 | Reduce 13.72% | 153,209 | $269.53 |
| Q4 2022 | -44,922 | Reduce 29.32% | 108,287 | $339.78 |
| Q1 2023 | +23,501 | Add 21.70% | 131,788 | $308.88 |
| Q2 2023 | -75,087 | Reduce 56.98% | 56,701 | $264.52 |
| Q3 2023 | -33,942 | Reduce 59.86% | 22,759 | $274.21 |
| Q4 2023 | -18,229 | Reduce 80.10% | 4,530 | $329.20 |
| Q1 2024 | -975 | Reduce 21.52% | 3,555 | $344.19 |
| Q2 2024 | +2,457 | Add 69.11% | 6,012 | $289.18 |
| Q3 2024 | +11,581 | Add 192.63% | 17,593 | $355.71 |
| Q4 2024 | +6,281 | Add 35.70% | 23,874 | $370.98 |
| Q1 2025 | +77,253 | Add 323.59% | 101,127 | $360.57 |
| Q2 2025 | +107,916 | Add 106.71% | 209,043 | $349.04 |
| Q3 2025 | -127,681 | Reduce 61.08% | 81,362 | $291.67 |
Cliff Asness's Waters Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Waters Corporation (WAT) in Q3 2013, acquiring 2,700 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 Waters Corporation (WAT) for 49 quarters since Q3 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Waters Corporation (WAT) was in Q4 2017, adding 319,043 shares worth $61.64 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 81,362 shares of Waters Corporation (WAT), valued at approximately $23.73 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Waters Corporation (WAT) represents approximately 0.02% 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 Waters Corporation (WAT) was 367,300 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.