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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-22235

 

 

AQR Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

Two Greenwich Plaza, 4th Floor

Greenwich, CT 06830

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

Bradley D. Asness, Esq.

Principal and Chief Legal Officer

Two Greenwich Plaza

Greenwich, CT 06830

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 203-742-3600

Date of fiscal year end: September 30

Date of reporting period: January 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013

 

 

 


Item 1. Reports to Shareholders.

The following is a copy of the report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1.)


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Table of Contents

 

 

 

Shareholder Letters (unaudited)*  

AQR Global Equity Fund

    2   

AQR International Equity Fund

    7   

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

    12   

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

    14   

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

    16   

AQR Momentum Fund

    18   

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

    20   

AQR International Momentum Fund

    22   

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

    24   

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

    26   

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

    28   

AQR Core Equity Fund

    30   

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

    32   

AQR International Core Equity Fund

    34   
Schedule of Investments  

AQR Global Equity Fund

    40   

AQR International Equity Fund

    49   

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

    56   

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

    59   

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

    62   

AQR Momentum Fund

    65   

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

    71   

AQR International Momentum Fund

    80   

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

    86   

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

    91   

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

    98   

AQR Core Equity Fund

    103   

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

    107   

AQR International Core Equity Fund

    112   
Financial Statements and Notes     116   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm     178   


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Other Federal Tax Information (unaudited)     179   
Fund Expense Examples (unaudited)     180   
Trustees and Officers (unaudited)     184   

 

* The Funds have changed their fiscal year end from December 31 to September 30. This report discusses the nine months ended September 30, 2013.


Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

 

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Cliff Asness

Managing & Founding Principal

 

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Ronen Israel

Principal

 

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Oktay Kurbanov

Principal

 

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John Liew

Founding Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

Dear Shareholder:

Global equity markets have had a strong nine months in 2013, with the MSCI World Total Return Index returning 17.29%.

Developed equity markets were generally up across the globe, driven by modestly improving growth and supportive policy measures. Most notable was Japan where Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, fresh off a comprehensive election victory, pushed forward with an economic platform consisting of monetary and fiscal stimulus, along with structural reforms, that became known as “Abenomics.” The monetary policy impact of Abenomics began early in the year, when the Bank of Japan (“BOJ”) adopted a 2% inflation target and Abe nominated Haruhiko Kuroda, a vocal advocate of monetary stimulus, to be the new Governor of the BOJ. Japanese equities rallied strongly in yen terms, while the yen weakened considerably.

Europe equity performance has been uneven year to date. First quarter performance was lackluster across European equity markets. Drivers included a banking crisis in Cyprus that led to renewed concerns about financial stability across the continent, weak Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) numbers in Germany and France, and uncertainty surrounding the Italian elections. However, the second quarter saw relief over the resolution of most of these issues. Economic statistics improved in the third quarter, notably in peripheral countries such as Spain, leading to stronger performance from European equity markets.

Growth in China slowed through the first half of the year, and the second quarter was particularly bad for markets with close ties to China. Economic activity statistics slowed in April and May and Chinese officials indicated that the government might be comfortable accepting a lower longer-term growth rate. Moreover, a relatively hawkish People’s Bank of China (“PBOC”) made matters worse by allowing tighter liquidity conditions in response to fears of a credit bubble. China is the world’s largest consumer of many commodities, and commodity prices declined with slowing Chinese growth. Growth statistics in China started to improve in August, leading to better performance in the third quarter.

The AQR Global Equity Fund Class I shares (the “Fund”) returned 17.44% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, outperforming its benchmark index by 0.15%. The Fund is actively managed, and it seeks to outperform its benchmark in three ways: by selecting stocks within each country and by using futures and forwards contracts to over-and under-weight countries and currencies relative to the benchmark. Details on each of the strategies are provided below.

The stock selection strategies outperformed in 2013, led mainly by strong returns in the US and Europe strategies. Returns in Japan, Canada and other regions were also positive.

Industry-relative valuation signals and momentum signals across industries drove most of the outperformance in the US, notably in the second quarter. Valuation across

 

 

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

industries and stability signals detracted modestly from returns in the country. In Europe, industry-relative valuation signals and momentum signals across industries drove much of the outperformance, while stability and management signaling contributed negatively to returns.

Sector positioning for the overall strategy contributed positively to the fund’s performance this year. Gains from an average net overweight position in healthcare offset losses from an average net underweight position in consumer discretionary. Our industry-neutral bets for the overall strategy also outperformed this year, notably within the information technology and financial sectors.

Tactically, we are slightly overweight value in the US due to positive momentum of value stocks. We are underweight value in Europe due to a tightening of value spreads in the region and are maintaining our long-term target weight to value in Japan.

The country selection strategy detracted from fund performance in 2013, with losses in the first and third quarters outweighing gains in the second quarter. Overall, gains to our momentum theme were not enough to offset losses to our valuation theme.

The largest detractor was our underweight position in U.S. equities, which detracted from performance in the first and second quarters before contributing significantly in the third quarter. We began the year underweight U.S. equities due to expensive valuations and weak price momentum. U.S. markets rallied early in the year on a resolution to the “fiscal cliff” issue, and continued the rally in the second quarter when U.S. economic data pointed to a stronger recovery than most other developed markets. However, U.S. markets lagged in the third quarter over fears of tapering by the U.S. Federal Reserve, possible military engagement in Syria and concerns about political impasse around the federal budget and debt ceiling. Another significant detractor was our overweight position in Hong Kong in the first and second quarters as Chinese growth slowed.

Our overweight position in Japan was the most significant contributor. Japan had the strongest performing equity market in local currency terms in 2013, driven by optimism over the ability of “Abenomics” to end deflation and reignite growth in the Japanese economy. Our underweight Canada position was another major contributor. Canadian equities underperformed throughout the year, weighed down by weaker commodity prices and concerns over a potential housing bubble.

Our largest overweight positions at the end of the third quarter were in Japan, Spain and France, and our largest underweights were in the U.S. and Canada. We like Japan because of positive price momentum and improving fundamentals, in particular bullish revisions to analysts’ earnings estimates for Japanese companies and a weaker yen. We are overweight Spanish equities due to improving fundamentals and supportive price momentum, and we also like French equities due to attractive valuations and supportive price momentum.

The currency selection strategy detracted from fund performance in 2013, with weak performance in the second and third quarters following a strong first quarter. Our valuation and momentum strategies provided positive returns, but not enough to overcome negative returns to interest-rate-related signals.

The largest contributor was the Japanese yen, which started the year as our largest underweight position due to expensive valuations, negative price momentum and bearish investor sentiment. This position profited in the first quarter when the announcement of a 2% inflation target and appointment of new Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda furthered expectations of extraordinary easing measures resulting in a

 

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continuation of the slide in the yen that took place towards the end of 2012. The significant decline of the yen reduced the overvaluation of the Japanese currency and contributed to improving economic fundamentals leading us to an overweight position in the yen later in the year. This contributed to returns late in the second quarter before detracting somewhat in the third quarter.

The largest detractor was the Norwegian krone, which started the year as our largest overweight position. We found the krone attractive due to relatively high levels of carry, supportive price momentum and bullish investor sentiment. The krone underperformed early in the year due to worsening Eurozone sentiment, and continued to underperform throughout the year on weaker domestic growth and the surprising adoption of an easing bias by the central bank. Our underweight to the New Zealand dollar (“kiwi”) also detracted, with losses most notably occurring in the first and third quarters. The kiwi outperformed in the first quarter on the back of strong economic data from the region. In the third quarter, the New Zealand dollar was supported by continued strong growth statistics as well as by the adoption of a tightening bias by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Our largest overweight positions as of the end of the third quarter were in the Japanese yen, euro and Norwegian krone, while we are most underweight the British pound, Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar. We like the yen due to attractive interest-rate-related signals, Japan’s strong equity market performance and positive investor sentiment. We are overweight the euro because of its attractive valuation, improving fundamentals and supportive price momentum, while we like the krone due to high levels of carry and other bullish signals related to interest rates. We find the British pound unattractive due to interest-rate-related signals, and find the Canadian dollar unattractive due to expensive valuation, poor momentum and bearish sentiment. We are also underweight the U.S. dollar due to poor fundamental momentum and bearish interest-rate-related signals.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
PERFORMANCE SINCE COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS AS A MUTUAL FUND
 
      9 Months      1 Year      3 Year      Since
Inception
(12/31/2009)
 
Fund - Class I: AQGIX      17.44%         24.16%         12.60%         11.18%   
Fund - Class N: AQGNX      17.23%         23.85%         12.29%         10.85%   
Fund - Class Y: AQGYX      17.89%         24.83%         13.08%         11.67%   

MSCI World Total Return (net of dividends) Index

     17.29%         20.21%         11.82%         10.09%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Class Y shares are subject to a 0.10% redemption fee. If reflected, the redemption fee would reduce the performance quoted. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class I/N/Y shares are 1.42%, 1.88% and 0.52%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

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AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND VS. MSCI WORLD TOTAL RETURN INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 12/31/09

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
PERFORMANCE SINCE INCEPTION OF PREDECESSOR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
      9 Months      1 Year      3 Year      5 Year      Since
Inception
(6/30/2006)
 
Fund - Class I: AQGIX      17.44%         24.16%         12.60%         9.04%         4.10%   
Fund - Class N: AQGNX      17.23%         23.85%         12.29%         8.71%         3.76%   
Fund - Class Y: AQGYX      17.89%         24.83%         13.08%         9.50%         4.52%   

MSCI World Total Return (net of dividends) Index

     17.29%         20.21%         11.82%         7.84%         4.37%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Class Y shares are subject to a 0.10% redemption fee. If reflected, the redemption fee would reduce the performance quoted. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class I/N/Y shares are 1.42%, 1.88% and 0.52%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND VS. MSCI WORLD TOTAL RETURN INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 6/30/06

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   

 

 

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Cliff Asness

Managing & Founding Principal

 

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Ronen Israel

Principal

 

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Oktay Kurbanov

Principal

 

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John Liew

Founding Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

Dear Shareholder:

International equity markets have had a strong nine months in 2013, with the MSCI EAFE Index returning 16.14%.

Developed equity markets were generally up across the globe, driven by modestly improving growth and supportive policy measures. Most notable was Japan where Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, fresh off a comprehensive election victory, pushed forward with an economic platform consisting of monetary and fiscal stimulus, along with structural reforms, that became known as “Abenomics.” The monetary policy impact of Abenomics began early in the year, when the Bank of Japan adopted a 2% inflation target and Abe nominated Haruhiko Kuroda, a vocal advocate of monetary stimulus, to be the new Governor of the BOJ. Japanese equities rallied strongly in yen terms, while the yen weakened considerably.

European equity performance has been uneven year to date. First quarter performance was lackluster across European equity markets. Drivers included a banking crisis in Cyprus that led to renewed concerns about financial stability across the continent, weak GDP numbers in Germany and France, and uncertainty surrounding the Italian elections. However, the second quarter saw relief over the resolution of most of these issues. Economic statistics improved in the third quarter, notably in peripheral countries such as Spain, leading to stronger performance from European equity markets.

Growth in China slowed through the first half of the year, and the second quarter was particularly bad for markets with close ties to China. Economic activity statistics slowed in April and May and Chinese officials indicated that the government might be comfortable accepting a lower longer-term growth rate. Moreover, a relatively hawkish PBOC made matters worse by allowing tighter liquidity conditions in response to fears of a credit bubble. China is the world’s largest consumer of many commodities, and commodity prices declined with slowing Chinese growth. Growth statistics in China started to improve in August, leading to better performance in the third quarter.

The AQR International Equity Fund Class I shares (the “Fund”) returned 16.02% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, underperforming its benchmark index by 0.12%. The Fund is actively managed, and it seeks to outperform its benchmark in three ways: by selecting stocks within each country and by using futures and forwards contracts to over-and under-weight countries and currencies relative to the benchmark. Details on each of the strategies are provided below.

The stock selection strategies outperformed in 2013, driven by strong returns from the Europe and Australia strategies. Our Japan strategy detracted slightly from performance.

Industry-relative valuation signals and momentum signals across industries drove most of the outperformance in Europe, particularly in the second quarter. Our stability

 

 

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and management signaling investment themes detracted from returns in the region. In Japan, industry-relative valuation and stability signals underperformed, offsetting gains from industry-relative momentum and investor sentiment signals. Momentum and valuation signals tend to be negatively correlated.

Sector positioning for the overall strategy contributed positively to the fund’s performance the year. Gains from an average net overweight position in consumer discretionary and an average net underweight position in energy offset modest losses from an average net underweight in financials. Our industry-neutral bets for the overall strategy detracted from returns for the year, notably driven by the underperformance within financials.

Tactically, we are underweight value in Europe due to a tightening of value spreads. We are maintaining our long-term target weight to value in Japan.

The country selection strategy saw losses in the first quarter and gains in the second and third quarters. Overall, our momentum theme added value while our valuation theme detracted.

Our overweight position in Japan was the most significant contributor. Japan had the strongest performing equity market in local currency terms in 2013, driven by optimism over the ability of “Abenomics” to reignite growth in the Japanese economy. Our underweight position in Italian equities also outperformed. Gains were realized in the first quarter when Italian equities lagged due to uncertainty surrounding the outcome of elections in February.

Our underweight position to Switzerland was the largest detractor, with underperformance coming mainly in the first quarter, when Swiss equities benefitted from a weaker Swiss franc and positive economic statistics. Another significant detractor was our overweight position in Hong Kong, in the first and second quarters as Chinese growth slowed.

Our largest overweight positions at the end of the third quarter were in Japan, France and Hong Kong, and our largest underweights were in Australia, Switzerland and Sweden. We like Japan because of positive price momentum and improving fundamentals, in particular bullish revisions to analysts’ earnings estimates for Japanese companies and a weaker yen. We are overweight French equities due to attractive valuations and supportive price momentum, and Hong Kong equities due to attractive valuations. We dislike Australian, Swiss and Swedish equities due to expensive valuations.

The currency selection strategy saw strong performance in the first quarter, but losses in the second and third quarters. Our valuation and momentum strategies provided positive returns, while interest-rate-related signals detracted.

The largest contributor was the Japanese yen, which started the year as our largest underweight position due to expensive valuations, negative price momentum and bearish investor sentiment. This position profited in the first quarter when the announcement of a 2% inflation target and appointment of new Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda furthered expectations of extraordinary easing measures, resulting in a continuation of the slide in the yen that took place towards the end of 2012. The significant decline of the yen reduced the overvaluation of the Japanese currency and contributed to improving economic fundamentals, leading to an overweight position in the yen later in the year. This contributed to returns late in the second quarter before detracting somewhat in the third quarter.

The largest detractor was the Norwegian krone, which started the year as our largest overweight position. We found the krone attractive due to relatively high levels of carry, supportive price momentum and bullish

 

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investor sentiment. The krone underperformed early in the year due to worsening Eurozone sentiment, and continued to underperform throughout the year on weaker domestic growth and the surprising adoption of an easing bias by the central bank. Our underweight to the British pound in the second and third quarters also detracted from performance. The pound rallied on surprisingly strong growth and less dovish than expected monetary policy.

Our largest overweight positions as of the end of the third quarter were in the Japanese yen and euro, while we are most underweight the British pound and Australian dollar. We like the yen due to attractive interest-rate-related signals, Japan’s strong equity market performance and positive investor sentiment. We are overweight the euro because of its attractive valuation, improving fundamentals and supportive price momentum. We find the British pound unattractive to due to interest-rate-related signals, and find the Australian dollar unattractive due to poor momentum, weak fundamental momentum and bearish sentiment.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
PERFORMANCE SINCE COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS AS A MUTUAL FUND
 
      9 Months      1 Year      3 Year      Since
Inception
(9/29/2009)
     Since
Inception
(8/28/2009)
 
Fund - Class I: AQIIX      16.02%         27.97%         9.30%         8.13%         na   
Fund - Class N: AQINX      15.63%         27.43%         8.86%         7.81%         na   
Fund - Class Y: AQIYX      16.25%         28.29%         9.67%         na         9.28%   

MSCI EAFE Index

     16.14%         23.77%         8.47%         8.15%         9.37%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Class Y shares are subject to a 0.10% redemption fee. If reflected, the redemption fee would reduce the performance quoted. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class I/N/Y shares are 0.93%, 1.30% and 0.58%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND VS. MSCI EAFE INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 9/29/09

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
PERFORMANCE SINCE INCEPTION OF PREDECESSOR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
      9 Months      1 Year      3 Year      5 Year      Since
Inception
(7/31/2004)
 
Fund - Class I: AQIIX      16.02%         27.97%         9.30%         8.01%         6.96%   
Fund - Class N: AQINX      15.63%         27.43%         8.86%         7.69%         6.60%   
Fund - Class Y: AQIYX      16.25%         28.29%         9.67%         8.37%         7.31%   

MSCI EAFE Index

     16.14%         23.77%         8.47%         6.35%         6.77%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Class Y shares are subject to a 0.10% redemption fee. If reflected, the redemption fee would reduce the performance quoted. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class I/N/Y shares are 0.93%, 1.30% and 0.58%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   

 

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND VS. MSCI EAFE INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 7/31/04

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

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Hoon Kim

Vice President

 

Dear Shareholder:

Following a strong year for Emerging equity stocks, year to date 2013 performance was disappointing, led by slowed growth in China throughout the first half of the year. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned -4.35% in the nine months ending September 30, 2013, accompanied by an annualized volatility of 13.9%. The AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund (the “Fund”) underperformed the market, returning -5.95% (Class I shares) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, with an annualized volatility of 12.2%. The Fund seeks to provide exposure to Emerging stock markets with lower volatility than its stock market benchmark. Over a full market cycle, we expect the strategy to underperform the index when the markets are rising, but outperform the index during market declines.

The Fund overweights low-risk sectors, countries and stocks while underweighting high-risk sectors, countries and stocks, relative to the market. Since the beginning of 2013, the Fund had an overweight position in low-risk sectors such as utilities, which negatively affected performance, as this sector trailed the market. An underweighting of information technology, a high-risk sector, also negatively contributed to the Fund’s performance, as this sector outperformed the market. Low-risk stock selection within sectors underperformed, particularly within consumer staples. Selecting low-risk countries during this period contributed positively to the performance of the Fund.

The Fund pursues a defensive strategy in emerging markets, meaning it seeks to participate in rising equity markets while mitigating downside risk in declining markets. The Fund invests in a broadly diversified set of large/mid-cap companies that we believe to be profitable, stable, low-risk businesses. Profitable and stable companies are identified through measures including profit margins, asset efficiency, leverage, and earnings variability. These companies tend to be lower beta stocks, which are less sensitive to fluctuations in the overall economy and the stock market. We expect lower beta stocks to produce higher risk-adjusted returns over the long term than higher beta stocks.

 

 

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND
                    
      9 Months      1 Year      Since
Inception
(7/9/2012)
 
Fund - Class I: AZEIX      -5.95%         -0.93%         3.10%   
Fund - Class N: AZENX      -6.13%         -1.28%         2.81%   

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     -4.35%         0.98%         7.13%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class I/N shares are 4.18% and 5.45%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND VS. MSCI EMERGING MARKETS INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 7/9/12

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

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Hoon Kim

Vice President

 

Dear Shareholder:

Following a positive year in 2012, the International equity markets continued their strong performance in 2013, driven by modestly improving growth and supportive policy measures in developed countries. The MSCI World ex-USA Index returned 14.66% in the nine months ending September 30, 2013. Strong performance in the market was accompanied by annualized volatility of 12.4%, a low figure by historical standards. The AQR International Defensive Equity Fund (the “Fund”) underperformed the market, returning 11.34% (Class I shares) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, with an annualized volatility of 10.2%. The Fund seeks to provide exposure to International stock markets with lower volatility than its stock market benchmark. We expect the strategy to underperform its index when markets are rising, but outperform the index during market declines.

The Fund overweights low-risk sectors, countries and stocks, and underweights high-risk sectors, countries and stocks relative to the market. Higher-risk sectors like energy and materials underperformed the market, while lower-risk sectors like healthcare and telecommunications outperformed the market. As a result, the Fund’s sector selection relative to the MSCI World ex-USA Index outperformed for the period. However, these gains were offset by losses from low-risk stock selection within sectors, particularly in telecommunications and materials.

Selecting lower-risk countries detracted from returns in 2013. Due to the lower relative volatility of Canadian and Australian stocks, we have been overweight these countries throughout the year and their relative underperformance contributed negatively to overall returns. Low-risk stock selection within countries also underperformed, particularly within Canada and the U.K.

The Fund pursues a defensive strategy in developed markets outside of the U.S., meaning it seeks to participate in rising equity markets while mitigating downside risk in declining markets. The Fund invests in a broadly diversified set of large/mid-cap companies that we believe to be profitable, stable, low-risk businesses. Profitable and stable companies are identified through measures including profit margins, asset efficiency, leverage, and earnings variability. These companies tend to be lower beta stocks, which are less sensitive to fluctuations in the overall economy and the stock market. We expect lower beta stocks to produce higher risk-adjusted returns over the long term than higher beta stocks.

 

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND
                    
      9 Months      1 Year      Since
Inception
(7/9/2012)
 
Fund - Class I: ANDIX      11.34%         12.58%         15.94%   
Fund - Class N: ANDNX      11.13%         12.30%         15.70%   

MSCI World ex-USA Index

     14.66%         21.45%         25.34%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class I/N shares are 5.03% and 6.99%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND VS. MSCI WORLD ex-USA INDEX (NET)

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 7/9/12

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

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Hoon Kim

Vice President

 

Dear Shareholder:

Following a positive year in 2012, the U.S. equity market continued a strong bull run in 2013, despite concerns of possible military engagement in Syria and political impasse around the federal budget in the third quarter. The Russell 1000 Index returned 20.76% in the nine months ending September 30, 2013, accompanied by an annualized volatility of 11.2%, a low figure by historical standards. The Fund underperformed the index, returning 20.08% (Class I shares) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, with realized volatility of 9.8%. The Fund seeks to provide exposure to U.S. stock markets with lower volatility than its stock market benchmark. We expect the strategy to underperform its index when markets are rising, but outperform the index during market declines.

The Fund overweights low-risk sectors and low-risk stocks, while underweighting high-risk sectors and high-risk stocks relative to the market. In 2013, high-risk sectors, like materials, energy and information technology, underperformed the market. While some low-risk sectors such as utilities underperformed relative to the market, healthcare, another low-risk sector outperformed. As a result, the Fund’s sector selection relative to the Russell 1000 Index contributed positively to returns for the period. Conversely, low-risk stocks underperformed high-risk stocks within industries, particularly in healthcare and consumer discretionary.

The Fund pursues a defensive strategy in the U.S., meaning it seeks to participate in rising equity markets while mitigating downside risk in declining markets. The Fund invests in a broadly diversified set of large/mid-cap companies that we believe to be profitable, stable, low-risk businesses. Profitable and stable companies are identified through measures including profit margins, asset efficiency, leverage, and earnings variability. These companies tend to be lower beta stocks, which are less sensitive to fluctuations in the overall economy and the stock market. We expect lower beta stocks to produce higher risk-adjusted returns over the long term than higher beta stocks.

 

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND
                    
      9 Months      1 Year      Since
Inception
(7/9/2012)
 
Fund - Class I: AUEIX      20.08%         19.08%         18.29%   
Fund - Class N: AUENX      19.74%         18.80%         17.97%   

Russell 1000® Index

     20.76%         20.91%         23.26%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class I/N shares are 3.92% and 9.38%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND VS. RUSSELL 1000 INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 7/9/12

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR MOMENTUM FUND   

 

 

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Cliff Asness

Managing & Founding Principal

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Ronen Israel

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

U.S. markets ended the fiscal year on a strong note with gains in the third quarter driven by hopes of continued monetary stimulus, strong readings on US manufacturing and service activity, and a general rebound in global economic activity. The Russell 1000 Index returned 20.76% and the Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 20.88% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The AQR Momentum Fund (the “Fund”) outperformed both Russell indices, gaining 22.35% (Class L shares) in 2013.

The outperformance to the Russell 1000 Index was primarily driven by sector over and under weights. In particular, the overweight of Consumer Discretionary, a sector that outperformed the market for the year, and the underweights of Consumer Staples, Energy and Telecommunication Services, sectors that underperformed the market year to date, contributed positively to performance.

Stock overweights of past winners and underweights of past losers in Consumer Discretionary, Health Care and Financials also contributed positively to performance. However, these gains were counteracted by losses from stock over and underweights within Information Technology, Energy and Consumer Staples, resulting in a small overall loss.

The AQR Momentum Fund invests in stocks of large and mid-cap U.S. companies with positive momentum. A stock is considered to have positive momentum if it has performed well in the prior twelve months (excluding the most recent month) relative to other stocks in the Fund’s investment universe, which is comprised of the 1000 largest U.S. companies by market capitalization. The Fund is not actively managed to outperform a growth, value or core benchmark. Rather, it seeks to provide systematic exposure to stocks that share the common characteristic of positive momentum.

Note that the Fund sometimes uses derivatives, such as S&P500 E-Mini futures, to gain market exposure and equitize daily flows. The Fund’s derivatives positions in 2013 contributed about 0.28% year-to-date.

 

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR MOMENTUM FUND   

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR MOMENTUM FUND
 
      9 Months      1 Year*      3 Year*      Since
Inception
(12/17/2012)
     Since
Inception
(7/9/2009)*
 
Fund - Class L: AMOMX      22.35%         21.90%         15.81%         na         18.96%   
Fund - Class N: AMONX      22.18%         21.58%         15.52%         22.41%         18.66%   

Russell 1000 Index

     20.76%         20.91%         16.64%         20.66%         19.51%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class L/N shares are 0.58% and 0.82%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

* Performance shown for Class N shares prior to December 17, 2012 reflect the historical performance of the Fund’s Class L shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of the Class N shares.

 

AQR MOMENTUM FUND VS. RUSSELL 1000® INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 7/9/09

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

 

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Cliff Asness

Managing & Founding Principal

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Ronen Israel

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

U.S. Small Cap stocks fared similarly well to their large- and mid-cap peers. The Russell 2000 Index finished up 27.69% and the Russell 2000 Growth Index returned 32.47% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund (the “Fund”) outperformed the Russell 2000 Index and fared similarly to the Russell 2000 Growth Index, returning 32.50% (Class L shares) in 2013.

Outperformance relative to the Russell 2000 Index was largely driven by relative stock exposures within sectors, particularly in the Consumer Discretionary, Health Care, Financials and Information Technology sectors. In Consumer Discretionary the Fund benefited from the overweight in Lumber Liquidators Holdings, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in North America, a company whose price has been trending up over the year, on consistent profits and earnings per share that beat the analysts’ consensus estimate. In Health Care, the Fund gained from the overweight in Acadia Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company, whose price has also been trending up since April on evidence that its drug Pimavanserin was efficacious without significant side effects in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Finally, in Financials, a significant contribution was due to the overweight in Radian, a mortgage insurance company that has experienced an up drift in price due to a pickup in business and a decrease in delinquent loans on its books.

Relative exposures across sectors also added significantly to outperformance, particularly from the overweight in Health Care, a sector that outperformed the market, and the underweight in Utilities, a defensive sector that underperformed the market over the year.

The AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund invests in stocks of small-cap U.S. companies with positive momentum. A stock is considered to have positive momentum if it has performed well in the prior twelve months (excluding the most recent month) relative to other stocks in the investment universe, which is comprised of U.S. companies smaller than the 1000th largest and larger than the 3000th largest company by market capitalization. The Fund is not actively managed to outperform a growth, value or core benchmark. Rather, it seeks to provide systematic exposure to stocks that share the common characteristic of positive momentum.

Note that the Fund sometimes uses derivatives, such as Russell 2000 E-Mini futures, to gain market exposure and equitize daily flows. The Fund’s derivatives positions in 2013 contributed about 0.57% to performance year-to-date.

 

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND
 
      9 Months      1 Year*      3 Year*      Since
Inception
(12/17/2012)
     Since
Inception
(7/9/2009)*
 
Fund - Class L: ASMOX      32.50%         35.06%         21.36%         na         22.88%   
Fund - Class N: ASMNX      32.26%         34.74%         21.06%         35.05%         22.58%   

Russell 2000® Index

     27.69%         30.06%         18.29%         30.04%         22.66%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class L/N shares are 0.72% and 14.47%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

* Performance shown for Class N shares prior to December 17, 2012 reflect the historical performance of the Fund’s Class L shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of the Class N shares.

 

AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND VS. RUSSELL 2000® INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 7/9/09

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

 

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Cliff Asness

Managing & Founding Principal

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Ronen Israel

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

Developed world markets posted strong gains year to date driven by improving economic growth prospects in both Europe and China. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, The MSCI World ex-USA Index returned 14.66%, while the MSCI World ex-USA Growth Index gained 14.70%. The AQR International Momentum Fund (the “Fund”) outperformed both benchmarks, returning 16.81% (Class L shares) in 2013.

The Fund’s outperformance relative to the broader MSCI World ex-USA Index, was primarily driven by over and underweights across sectors, particularly from the underweights of Energy and Materials, sectors that underperformed the market over the year, and the overweight in Consumer Discretionary, a sector that outperformed year-to-date. Relative exposures within sectors also contributed positively, but more modestly to performance. Specifically, while the Fund recorded gains from stock over and underweights within Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology, it incurred losses from stock over and underweights within Energy, Industrials, Health Care and Industrials.

The Fund also benefited from stock over and underweights within country, with the largest contributor coming from Japan. For example, the Fund gained from the overweight of the car maker Toyota Motor, a company whose price has been trending up since the beginning of the year on increased profit and high earnings forecasts from a weak yen, and the overweight of Softbank, a telecommunications and internet corporation, whose price has been drifting up over the year. Relative exposures across countries also added positively, but by a smaller amount, with positive contributions from the underweight of Canada and the overweight of Japan being counteracted by negative contributions from the underweight of Germany and overweight of Hong Kong.

A stock is considered to have positive momentum if it has performed well in the prior twelve months (excluding the most recent month) relative to other stocks in the investment universe, which is comprised of approximately the top 85% of stocks by market capitalization of each of the 20 major developed markets outside the U.S. The Fund is not actively managed to outperform a growth, value or core benchmark. Rather, it seeks to provide systematic exposure to stocks that share the common characteristic of positive momentum.

Note that the Fund sometimes uses derivatives, such as MSCI EAFE E-Mini futures, to gain market exposure and equitize daily flows. The Fund’s derivatives positions in 2013 contributed about 0.53% to performance year-to-date.

 

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND
        
      9 Months      1 Year*      3 Year*      Since
Inception
(12/17/2012)
     Since
Inception
(7/9/2009)*
 
Fund - Class L: AIMOX      16.81%         23.32%         8.55%         na         12.69%   
Fund - Class N: AIONX      16.59%         22.93%         8.25%         17.76%         12.39%   

MSCI World ex-USA Index

     14.66%         21.45%         7.89%         15.61%         12.09%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class L/N shares are 0.81% and 14.54%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

* Performance shown for Class N shares prior to December 17, 2012 reflect the historical performance of the Fund’s Class L shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of the Class N shares.

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND VS. MSCI WORLD ex-USA INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 7/9/09

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND   

 

 

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Cliff Asness

Managing & Founding Principal

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Ronen Israel

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

The AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund (the “Fund”) outperformed the market, gaining 22.19% (Class L shares) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Over the same period, the Russell 1000 Index returned 20.76% and the Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 20.88%.

The outperformance to the Russell 1000 Index was driven mainly by sector over and under weights. In particular, the overweight in Consumer Discretionary, a sector that outperformed the market for the year, and the underweights in Consumer Staples, Energy and Telecommunication Services, sectors that underperformed the market year-to-date contributed significantly to performance.

Stock overweights of past winners and underweights of past losers in Consumer Discretionary and Health Care also generated significant positive performance. However, these gains were counteracted by losses from stock over and underweights in Information Technology, Energy and Consumer Staples, resulting in small overall loss.

The AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund invests in stocks of large and mid-cap U.S. companies with positive momentum. A stock is considered to have positive momentum if it has performed well in the prior twelve months (excluding the most recent month) relative to other stocks in the Fund’s investment universe, which is comprised of the 1000 largest U.S. companies by market capitalization. The Fund employs a tax management strategy which considers the potential impact of taxes on investment return. The Fund does not currently use derivatives.

 

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND   

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND
 
      9 Months      1 Year*      Since
Inception
(12/17/2012)
     Since
Inception
(1/27/2012)*
 
Fund - Class L: ATMOX      22.19%         21.84%         na         21.65%   
Fund - Class N: ATMNX      21.92%         21.51%         22.03%         21.33%   

Russell 1000 Index

     20.76%         20.91%         20.66%         18.87%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class L/N shares are 4.58% and 15.33%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

* Performance shown for Class N shares prior to December 17, 2012 reflect the historical performance of the Fund’s Class L shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of the Class N shares.

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND VS. RUSSELL 1000® RETURN INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 1/27/12

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

 

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Cliff Asness

Managing & Founding Principal

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Ronen Israel

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

The AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund (the “Fund”) outperformed the market, gaining 33.18% (Class L shares) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Over the same period, the Russell 2000 Index returned 27.69% and the Russell 2000 Growth Index returned 32.47%.

Outperformance relative to the Russell 2000 Index was driven mainly by relative stock exposures within sectors, particularly in the Health Care, Consumer Discretionary, Financials and Information Technology sectors. In Consumer Discretionary the Fund benefited from the overweight in Lumber Liquidators Holdings, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in North America, a company whose price has been trending up over the year, on consistent profits and earnings per share that beat the analysts’ consensus estimate. In Health Care, the Fund gained from the overweight in Acadia Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company, whose price has also been trending up since April on evidence that its drug Pimavanserin was efficacious without significant side effects in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Finally, in Financials, a significant contribution was due to the overweight in Radian, a mortgage insurance company that has experienced an up drift in price due to a pickup in business and a decrease in delinquent loans on its books.

Stock over and underweights across sectors also added significantly to outperformance, particularly from the overweight of Health Care, a sector that outperformed the market over the year, and the underweight of Utilities, a defensive sector that underperformed the market year to date.

The AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund invests in stocks of small-cap U.S. companies with positive momentum. A stock is considered to have positive momentum if it has performed well in the prior twelve months (excluding the most recent month) relative to other stocks in the investment universe, which is comprised of U.S. companies smaller than the 1000th largest and larger than the 3000th largest company by market capitalization. The Fund employs a tax management strategy which considers the potential impact of taxes on investment return. The Fund does not currently use derivatives.

 

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND
 
      9 Months      1 Year*      Since
Inception
(12/17/2012)
     Since
Inception
(1/27/2012)*
 
Fund - Class L: ATSMX      33.18%         36.33%         na         27.61%   
Fund - Class N: ATSNX      32.83%         35.89%         35.75%         27.24%   

Russell 2000 Index

     27.69%         30.06%         30.04%         21.03%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class L/N shares are 5.78% and 12.33%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

* Performance shown for Class N shares prior to December 17, 2012 reflect the historical performance of the Fund’s Class L shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of the Class N shares.

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND VS. RUSSELL 2000® RETURN INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 1/27/12

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

 

LOGO

Cliff Asness

Managing & Founding Principal

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Ronen Israel

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

The AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund (the “Fund”) outperformed the market in 2013 gaining 17.26% (Class L shares) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Over the same period, the MSCI World ex-USA Index returned 14.66% and the MSCI World ex-USA Growth Index returned 14.70%.

The Fund’s outperformance relative to the broader MSCI World ex-USA Index was primarily driven by over and underweights across sectors, particularly from the underweights of Materials and Energy, sectors that underperformed the market over the year, and the overweight in Consumer Discretionary, a sector that outperformed year to date. Relative exposures within sectors also contributed positively, but more modestly to performance. Specifically, gains from stock over and underweights within Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples, were to some extent offset by losses from stock over and underweights in Energy, Materials, Health Care and Industrials.

The Fund also benefited from stock over and underweights within country, with the largest contributor coming from Japan. For example, the fund gained from the overweight of the car maker Toyota Motor, a company whose price has been trending up since the beginning of the year on increased profits and high earnings forecasts from a weak yen, and the overweight of Softbank, a telecommunications and internet corporation, whose price has been drifting up over the year. Relative exposures across countries detracted slightly. The small benefit from the underweight of Canada and overweight of Japan was offset by the negative contributions from the underweight of Germany and overweight of Hong Kong.

The AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund invests in stocks of large and mid-cap non-U.S. companies with positive momentum. A stock is considered to have positive momentum if it has performed well in the prior twelve months (excluding the most recent month) relative to other stocks in the investment universe, which is comprised of approximately the top 85% of stocks by market capitalization of each of the 20 major developed markets outside the U.S. The Fund is not actively managed to outperform a growth, value or core benchmark. Rather, it seeks to provide systematic exposure to stocks that share the common characteristic of positive momentum. The Fund employs a tax management strategy which considers the potential impact of taxes on investment return. The Fund does not currently use derivatives.

 

 

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AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND
 
      9 Months      1 Year*      Since
Inception
(12/17/2012)
     Since
Inception
(1/27/2012)*
 
Fund - Class L: ATIMX      17.26%         23.82%         na         19.19%   
Fund - Class N: ATNNX      16.99%         23.47%         18.04%         18.87%   

MSCI World ex-USA Index

     14.66%         21.45%         15.61%         14.74%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class L/N shares are 5.30% and 15.84%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

* Performance shown for Class N shares prior to December 17, 2012 reflect the historical performance of the Fund’s Class L shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of the Class N shares.

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND VS. MSCI WORLD ex-USA (NET) INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 1/27/12

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

 

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Cliff Asness

Managing & Founding Principal

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Ronen Israel

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

U.S. markets ended the fiscal year on a strong note with gains in the third quarter driven by hopes of continued monetary stimulus, strong readings on U.S. manufacturing and service activity, and a general rebound in global economic activity. The Russell 1000 Index returned 9.28%, the Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 10.93% and the Russell 1000 Value Index returned 7.61% for the year since the fund’s inception on March 26, 2013. The AQR Core Equity Fund (the “Fund”) outperformed the market and the Russell 1000 Value Index and fared similarly to the Russell 1000 Growth Index, gaining 10.90% (Class L shares) for the year since inception. Value and Momentum themes were the main contributors to performance.

The outperformance to the Russell 1000 Index was largely driven by sector over and underweights, specifically the overweight of Consumer Discretionary and underweights of Consumer Staples, Telecommunication Services and Utilities, the 3 worst performing sectors relative to the market over the year since the fund’s inception. Stock overweights of past winners and underweights of past losers also contributed to performance. In particular, the stock over and underweights in Financials, the largest contributor, were diluted to some extent by losses from relative exposures within Energy, Heath Care and Information Technology

The AQR Core Equity Fund invests in stocks of attractively valued U.S. large and mid-cap companies that have positive momentum and strong profitability. The Fund is not actively managed to outperform a growth, value or core benchmark. Rather, it seeks to provide systematic exposure to stocks that rank high on a combined score of Value, Momentum and Profitability styles. The Fund does not currently use derivatives.

 

 

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AQR CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR CORE EQUITY FUND
 
      Since
Inception
(3/26/2013)
 
Fund - Class L: QCELX      10.90%   
Fund - Class N: QCENX      10.90%   

Russell 1000 Index

     9.28%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class L/N shares are 0.87% and 1.12%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

AQR CORE EQUITY FUND VS. MSCI WORLD ex-USA (NET) INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 1/27/12

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR SMALL CAP CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

 

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Cliff Asness

Managing & Founding Principal

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Ronen Israel

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

U.S. Small Cap stocks fared similarly well to their large- and mid-cap peers. The Russell 2000 Index gained 13.84%, the Russell 2000 Growth Index gained 17.45% and the Russell 2000 Value Index returned 10.29% for the year since the fund’s inception on March 26, 2013. The AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund (the “Fund”) outperformed the three Russell indices returning 18.80% (Class L shares) for the year since inception. Value, Momentum and Profitability themes contributed positively to performance.

The outperformance over the Russell 2000 Index was primarily driven by stock over and underweights within sectors, particularly within Consumer Discretionary, Financials and Information Technology. In Consumer Discretionary, the fund benefited from the overweight of Zale, a retailer of fine jewelry, whose price jumped in mid-May and mid-August on better than expected earnings both quarters, and increased same-store revenues in the third quarter. In Financials, a significant positive contribution derived from the overweight of Symetra Financials, a diversified financial services company that provides employee benefits, annuities and life insurance, whose price has been drifting up since end of May on improved earnings guidance for the year. In Information Technology, the fund gained from an overweight of Booz Allen Hamilton, a technology consulting firm, whose price has been trending up since the beginning of April on better than expected earnings driven by strong margins, and an underweight of Aruba Networks, a provider of network access solutions for mobile enterprises, whose price crashed in May as the company posted quarterly revenue below the previously stated guidance due to a worldwide drop in customer orders.

The sector over and underweights also added positively to performance, particularly from the overweight of Consumer Discretionary, a sector that outperformed the market since inception, and the underweight of Utilities, a defensive sector that underperformed the market since inception.

The AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund invests in stocks of attractively valued U.S. small-cap companies that have positive momentum and strong profitability. The Fund is not actively managed to outperform a growth, value or core benchmark. Rather, it seeks to provide systematic exposure to stocks that rank high on a combined score of Value, Momentum and Profitability styles. The Fund does not currently use derivatives.

 

 

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AQR SMALL CAP CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR SMALL CAP CORE EQUITY FUND
      
      Since
Inception
(3/26/2013)
 
Fund - Class L: QSLMX      18.80%   
Fund - Class N: QSMNX      18.70%   

Russell 2000 Index

     13.84%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class L/N shares are 1.03% and 1.28%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

AQR SMALL CAP CORE EQUITY FUND VS. MSCI WORLD ex-USA (NET) INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 1/27/12

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

 

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Cliff Asness

Managing & Founding Principal

 

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Jacques Friedman

Principal

 

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Ronen Israel

Principal

 

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Lars Nielsen

Principal

 

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Andrea Frazzini

Vice President

 

Developed world markets posted strong gains year to date driven by improving economic growth prospects in both Europe and China. The MSCI World ex-USA Index returned 9.52%, the MSCI World ex-USA Index gained 8.41% and MSCI World ex-USA Value Index gained 10.63% for the year since the fund’s inception on March 26, 2013. The AQR International Core Equity Fund (the “Fund”) strongly outperformed the three benchmarks returning 12.80% (Class L shares) for the year since inception. Value and Momentum themes were the main drivers of performance.

The outperformance over the MSCI World ex-USA benchmark was driven roughly equally by sector over and under weights as well as by the relative exposures within sectors. Specifically, the overweight of Consumer Discretionary and underweights of Energy and Materials contributed positively to performance. In addition, the relative exposures within Consumer Discretionary, Financials and Telecommunication Services also added positively to performance.

The relative exposures within country, particularly from Japan also contributed significantly to outperformance. For example, the fund benefited from the overweight of Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of the Subaru automobile, whose price has been trending up since the beginning the year on increased earnings from vehicle sales increases, product mix improvements, cost reductions and yen depreciation, as well as from the overweight in Softbank, a telecommunications and internet corporation, whose prices has been drifting up over the year. The Fund also gained from the relative exposures across countries, particularly the underweight of Australia, a country that underperformed the benchmark, and the overweights of Japan and Spain, countries that outperformed the benchmark over the year since the fund’s inception.

The AQR International Core Equity Fund invests in stocks of attractively valued large and mid-cap non-U.S. companies that have positive momentum and strong profitability. The Fund is not actively managed to outperform a growth, value or core benchmark. Rather, it seeks to provide systematic exposure to stocks that rank high on a combined score of Value, Momentum and Profitability styles. The Fund does not currently use derivatives.

 

 

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 9/30/2013
AQR INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
      
      Since
Inception
(3/26/2013)
 
Fund - Class L: QICLX      12.80%   
Fund - Class N: QICNX      12.70%   

MSCI World ex-USA Index

     9.52%   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment results and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the gross expense ratio for the Fund’s Class L/N shares are 1.01% and 1.26%, respectively. Call 1-866-290-2688 or visit www.aqrfunds.com for current month-end performance.

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND VS. MSCI WORLD ex-USA (NET) INDEX

VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTED ON 1/27/12

LOGO

The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years (or since inception if shorter). Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

 

 

 

  

 

PRINCIPAL RISKS:

AQR Global Equity Fund, AQR International Equity Fund: Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than certain other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company’s business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. Funds that emphasize investments in small and mid-cap companies generally will experience greater price volatility. The AQR Global Equity Fund and the AQR International Equity Fund use derivatives to manage their country and currency exposures. The use of derivatives exposes the Funds to additional risks including increased volatility, possible absence of a liquid secondary market, and possible losses greater than a Fund’s initial investment as well as increased transaction costs. Foreign investing involves risks not associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as currency fluctuations, political uncertainty and differences in regulation and generally accepted accounting principles. These Funds are not suitable for all investors.

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund, AQR International Defensive Equity Fund and AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund: Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than certain other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company’s business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. Funds that emphasize investments in small and mid-cap companies generally will experience greater price volatility. The use of derivatives exposes the Funds to additional risks, including increased volatility, possible absence of a liquid secondary market, and possible losses greater than a Fund’s initial investment as well as increased transaction costs. Emerging market and foreign investing by the AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund and AQR International Defensive Equity Fund involves risks not associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as currency fluctuations, political uncertainty and differences in regulation and generally accepted accounting principles. These Funds are not suitable for all investors.

AQR Momentum Fund, AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund, AQR International Momentum Fund, AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund, AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund and AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund: Securities with positive momentum generally will be more volatile than a broad cross-section of securities. In addition, there may be periods when the momentum style is out of favor, and during which the investment performance of a Fund, which uses a momentum strategy, generally will suffer. Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than certain other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company’s business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. The use of derivatives exposes the Funds to additional risks including increased volatility, possible absence of a liquid secondary market, and possible losses greater than a Fund’s initial investment as well as increased transaction costs. Investments in small cap companies by the AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund and AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Funds involve higher risks in some respects than do investments in stocks of larger companies and generally will experience greater price volatility. The performance of the AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund, AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund and AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund (each, a “Tax-Managed Fund”) may deviate from that of non-tax-managed funds and may not provide as high a return before consideration of federal income tax consequences. Each Tax-Managed Fund will balance investment considerations with tax consequences and can realize capital gains. Foreign investing by the AQR International Momentum Fund and AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund involves risks not associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as currency fluctuations, political uncertainty and differences in regulation and generally accepted accounting principles. The Funds are not suitable for all investors.

AQR Core Equity Fund, AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund and AQR International Core Equity Fund: Securities with positive momentum generally will be more volatile than a broad cross-section of securities.

 

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In addition, there may be periods when the momentum style is out of favor, and during which the investment performance of a Fund, which uses a momentum strategy, generally will suffer. Investing in or having exposure to value stocks presents the risk that the stocks may never reach what the Adviser believes are their full market values. In addition, value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform growth stocks during given periods. Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than certain other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company’s business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. The use of derivatives exposes the Funds to additional risks including increased volatility, possible absence of a liquid secondary market, and possible losses greater than a Fund’s initial investment as well as increased transaction costs. Investments in small cap companies by the AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund involve higher risks in some respects than do investments in stocks of larger companies and generally will experience greater price volatility. Foreign investing by the AQR International Core Equity Fund involves risks not associated with investing in U.S. securities such as currency fluctuations, political uncertainty and differences in regulation and generally accepted accounting principles. The Funds are not suitable for all investors.

An investment in any of the AQR Funds listed above (the “Funds”) involves risk, including loss of principal. Diversification does not eliminate this risk. The value of the Funds’ portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the United States or abroad. The Funds from time to time employ various hedging techniques, it is not possible to hedge fully or perfectly against any risk, and hedging entails its own costs.

An investor considering the Funds should be able to tolerate potentially wide price fluctuations. The Funds may be subject to high portfolio turnover risk as a result of frequent trading, and thus will incur a higher level of brokerage fees and commissions and cause a higher level of tax liability to shareholders in the funds. The Funds may attempt to increase their income or total return through the use of securities lending, and they may be subject to the possibility of additional loss as a result of this investment technique.

Please refer to each Fund’s prospectus for complete information regarding all risks associated with the Funds.

Cliff Asness, David Kabiller, Brian Hurst, Yao Hua Ooi and Marco Hanig are registered representatives of ALPS Distributors, Inc.

DEFINITIONS:

Arbitrage: The simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset or two related assets in order to profit from a difference in price.

Bearish: A belief that a particular security, sector or the overall market will fall.

Beta is a measure of the volatility of a security or portfolio in comparison to an index or the market as a whole, where a security with a beta of 1.0 has equivalent volatility to the index or market it is compared to.

Bullish: A belief that a particular security, sector or the overall market will rise.

Carry: The return obtained from holding an asset (if positive), or the cost of holding it (if negative).

Cheapness: A measure of the discount a security price relative to its fundamental value.

 

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Closed-end fund arbitrage is the practice of buying (selling) closed-end funds that trade at abnormally wide discounts (or premiums) to their underlying net asset values. Positions are unwound when the discount or premium converges to expected levels.

Convertible Bonds: Fixed-income securities that are convertible into common stock.

Credit: This strategy purchases attractively priced securities on a hedged basis, typically around event induced capital flows.

Delta: The ratio comparing the change in the price of the underlying asset to the corresponding change in the price of a derivative.

Dovish: A monetary policy that involves the maintenance of low interest rates in the belief that inflation and its negative effects will have a minimal impact on society.

Dual-Class Arbitrage: An investment strategy that takes advantage of inefficiencies in the prices at which different classes of a publicly traded company’s stock are trading.

E-Mini: An electronically traded futures contract on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange that represents a portion of the normal futures contracts.

Futures and Forwards contracts: A financial contract obligating the buyer to purchase an asset (or the seller to sell an asset) at a pre-determined future date and price.

Momentum: An investment style wherein an asset is deemed to have positive momentum if it has performed well in the past relative to other assets in the same universe.

PIPEs: Private investments in public companies whose stocks are quoted on stock exchanges or which trade in the over-the-counter securities market, a type of investment commonly referred to as a “PIPE” transaction. PIPE transactions generally result in the Fund acquiring either restricted stock or an instrument convertible into restricted stock. As with investments in other types of restricted securities, such an investment may be illiquid.

Price to Book: A valuation ratio of a company’s current share price compared to its book value.

Price Pressure: This strategy captures a risk premium by providing liquidity around different types of securities issues and restructuring events. The Fund may employ additional arbitrage and alternative strategies as they arise.

Quantitative Easing: The term quantitative easing describes an extreme form of monetary policy used to stimulate an economy when the interbank interest rate (which in the US is called the federal funds rate) is either at, or close to zero.

Richness: A measure of the premium of a security price relative to its fundamental value.

Sharpe Ratio: a ratio which measures risk-adjusted performance

Sovereign Risk: The probability that the government of a country will refuse to comply with the terms of a loan agreement during economically difficult or politically volatile times.

 

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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs): SPACs, often called “blank check” companies, are publicly traded companies whose primary asset is a trust invested in short-term high-grade securities. The Fund seeks to capture a liquidity premium when these securities, which are typically thinly traded, are selling at a discount.

Spread: The percentage difference between two related securities.

The Merrill Lynch 3 Month Treasury Bill Index is designed to measure the performance of high-quality short-term cash-equivalent investments. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

The Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the performance of equities in developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

The Morgan Stanley Capital International Total Return World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the performance of equities in developed markets, including the United States and Canada. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the performance of equities in 26 global emerging markets. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

The MSCI World ex-USA Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the performance of equities in developed markets, excluding the United States. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. It is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index and includes approximately 1,000 of the largest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 1000 represents approximately 90% of the U.S. market. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000® Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

The S&P 500 Index is a capitalization weighted index designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

Valuation: A process of determining the current worth of an asset or company.

Volatility is a statistical measurement of up and down asset price fluctuations over time. If an asset has rapid dramatic price swings, its “volatility” will likely be relatively high. If prices are consistent and rarely change, “volatility” of that asset will likely be relatively low. “Volatility” can be measured as the standard deviation of an asset with a specific time horizon. It is often used to quantify the risk of such asset over a time period, typically expressed in annualized terms.

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 89.8%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Australia - 3.0%      
Alumina Ltd. †      37,995       $ 36,308   
Amcor Ltd.      2,022         19,728   
Arrium Ltd.      17,266         19,708   
ASX Ltd.      1,555         50,073   
Aurizon Holdings Ltd.      7,462         32,603   
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.      21,546         619,498   
BHP Billiton Ltd.      18,956         630,718   
BlueScope Steel Ltd. †      12,645         55,250   
CFS Retail Property Trust Group REIT      17,337         32,420   
Challenger Ltd.      5,982         30,722   
Commonwealth Bank of Australia      11,947         793,999   
Computershare Ltd.      3,819         35,376   
CSL Ltd.      6,471         386,241   
Dexus Property Group REIT      40,875         38,263   
Downer EDI Ltd.      49,320         207,022   
Flight Centre Ltd.      292         13,168   
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.      12,017         53,522   
Goodman Group REIT      14,552         66,310   
GPT Group REIT      14,949         48,503   
GPT Group REIT (Escrow) (3)†(a)      96,388           
Incitec Pivot Ltd.      11,814         29,663   
Insurance Australia Group Ltd.      20,824         114,154   
JB Hi-Fi Ltd.      3,953         77,283   
Leighton Holdings Ltd.      1,177         21,159   
Lend Lease Group      4,308         40,855   
Macquarie Group Ltd.      6,551         293,493   
Mirvac Group REIT      30,051         48,854   
Myer Holdings Ltd.      52,034         126,799   
National Australia Bank Ltd.      21,440         686,963   
Newcrest Mining Ltd.      6,113         67,231   
Primary Health Care Ltd.      5,195         23,359   
Qantas Airways Ltd. †      112,891         155,625   
Rio Tinto Ltd.      2,347         135,853   
Santos Ltd.      107         1,508   
Sims Metal Management Ltd. †      5,167         45,912   
Stockland REIT      18,057         65,270   
Suncorp Group Ltd.      11,019         134,758   
Tatts Group Ltd.      22,856         66,110   
Telecom Corp of New Zealand Ltd.      13,223         25,294   
Telstra Corp. Ltd.      96,094         445,895   
Transfield Services Ltd.      148,120         155,121   
Wesfarmers Ltd.      8,056         309,483   
Westfield Group REIT      17,761         182,518   
Westfield Retail Trust REIT      25,427         70,486   
Westpac Banking Corp.      21,807         666,571   
Woodside Petroleum Ltd.      4,110         147,071   
Woolworths Ltd.      11,935         390,014   
     

 

 

 
        7,696,734   
     

 

 

 
Belgium - 0.3%      
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV      67         6,646   
Delhaize Group SA      14,124         890,146   
     

 

 

 
        896,792   
     

 

 

 
Canada - 3.7%      
Agrium, Inc. (1)      200         16,809   
Alimentation Couche Tard, Inc., Class B (1)      1,000         62,346   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Canada - 3.7% (continued)      
Bank of Montreal (1)      10,180       $ 679,457   
Bank of Nova Scotia (1)      5,599         320,704   
Blackberry Ltd. (1)†      7,000         55,046   
Bombardier, Inc., Class B (1)      36,400         169,269   
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc., Class A (1)      4,602         172,187   
Brookfield Office Properties, Inc. (1)      2,845         54,522   
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (1)      3,200         254,931   
Canadian National Railway Co. (1)      3,300         334,373   
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (1)      16,900         531,094   
Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (1)      4,700         91,075   
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (1)      900         111,044   
Cenovus Energy, Inc. (1)      1,200         35,812   
CI Financial Corp. (1)      1,200         36,278   
Crescent Point Energy Corp. (1)      3,000         113,587   
Dollarama, Inc. (1)      1,700         138,155   
Empire Co., Ltd., Class A (1)      2,700         194,941   
Enerplus Corp. (1)      8,551         141,541   
Goldcorp, Inc. (1)      7,488         194,824   
Great-West Lifeco, Inc. (1)      2,245         65,407   
Husky Energy, Inc. (1)      11,700         336,444   
IGM Financial, Inc. (1)      800         37,326   
Imperial Oil Ltd. (1)      3,700         162,469   
Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. (1)      8,600         363,353   
Keyera Corp. (1)      1,300         73,882   
Magna International, Inc. (1)      5,534         456,399   
Manulife Financial Corp. (1)      11,800         195,206   
National Bank of Canada (1)      800         66,071   
Onex Corp. (1)      4,300         225,843   
Open Text Corp. (1)      2,400         179,339   
Potash Corp of Saskatchewan, Inc. (1)      8,100         253,290   
Power Corp. of Canada (1)      2,746         77,577   
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust REIT (1)      2,100         49,541   
Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B (1)      4,300         184,891   
Royal Bank of Canada (1)      13,024         834,507   
Shaw Communications, Inc., Class B (1)      6,000         139,333   
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. (1)      1,600         92,143   
Sun Life Financial, Inc. (1)      5,400         172,477   
Suncor Energy, Inc. (1)      21,882         782,403   
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B (1)      11,793         316,907   
Toronto-Dominion Bank/The (1)      4,312         388,229   
TransCanada Corp. (1)      3,800         166,934   
Vermilion Energy, Inc. (1)      700         38,478   
Yamana Gold, Inc. (1)      14,300         148,685   
     

 

 

 
        9,515,129   
     

 

 

 
China - 0.0% (b)      
FIH Mobile Ltd. †      101         63   
     

 

 

 
Colombia - 0.0% (b)      
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (1)      3,500         69,113   
     

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Denmark - 0.2%      
Danske Bank A/S †      10,597       $ 228,522   
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B      2,172         367,860   
     

 

 

 
        596,382   
     

 

 

 
Finland - 0.5%      
Metso OYJ      7,371         289,679   
Orion OYJ, Class B      18,712         472,169   
Sampo, A Shares      3,607         155,160   
Wartsila OYJ      11,610         525,197   
     

 

 

 
        1,442,205   
     

 

 

 
France - 3.4%      
AXA SA      14,426         334,811   
BNP Paribas SA      7,774         525,868   
Christian Dior SA      242         47,496   
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin      7,584         841,079   
Danone SA      18,203         1,370,572   
Electricite de France SA      5,477         173,248   
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. NV      23,640         1,506,393   
Gecina SA REIT      612         78,268   
ICADE REIT      655         59,799   
Kering      849         190,262   
Klepierre REIT      1,740         75,461   
Lagardere SCA      23,306         756,940   
L’Oreal SA      979         168,043   
Renault SA      3,509         279,841   
Sanofi      11,754         1,190,409   
Societe BIC SA      1,303         151,532   
Societe Generale SA      5,543         276,148   
Thales SA      8,348         458,780   
Total SA      2,880         166,933   
     

 

 

 
        8,651,883   
     

 

 

 
Germany - 3.0%      
Adidas AG      11,299         1,225,622   
BASF SE      502         48,142   
Celesio AG      7,369         165,825   
Continental AG      4,552         771,680   
Deutsche Boerse AG      3,692         277,855   
Deutsche Lufthansa AG †      44,742         872,830   
Deutsche Post AG      36,769         1,219,556   
Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA      1,761         218,616   
HeidelbergCement AG      10,931         844,639   
Merck KGaA      7,933         1,238,202   
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG      2,227         435,338   
United Internet AG      8,724         330,569   
     

 

 

 
        7,648,874   
     

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 1.2%      
AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.      6,000         27,355   
AIA Group Ltd.      93,600         440,441   
ASM Pacific Technology Ltd.      1,882         19,119   
BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.      10,500         33,736   
Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.      8,201         124,846   
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.      4,749         32,939   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Hong Kong - 1.2% (continued)      
CLP Holdings Ltd.      11,011       $ 89,677   
First Pacific Co., Ltd.      18,000         19,896   
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. †      27,000         189,730   
Hang Lung Group Ltd.      791         4,228   
Hang Seng Bank Ltd.      8,157         133,026   
Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.      500         3,085   
HKT Trust/HKT Ltd.      842         792   
Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.      28,020         67,450   
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd.      8,869         142,295   
Hopewell Holdings Ltd.      4,695         15,728   
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.      12,489         149,787   
Hysan Development Co., Ltd.      24,823         110,822   
Li & Fung Ltd.      33,468         48,750   
Link REIT/The REIT      18,829         92,058   
MGM China Holdings Ltd.      15,600         51,884   
Mongolia Energy Corp. Ltd. †      885         27   
New World Development Co., Ltd.      30,173         45,347   
NWS Holdings Ltd.      12,500         19,431   
PCCW Ltd.      32,406         14,338   
Power Assets Holdings Ltd.      12,000         107,438   
Sands China Ltd.      14,400         89,144   
Sino Land Co., Ltd.      78,000         114,916   
SJM Holdings Ltd.      63,000         177,518   
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.      12,022         163,630   
Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A      5,318         63,792   
Swire Properties Ltd.      72         202   
Television Broadcasts Ltd.      42         265   
Wharf Holdings Ltd.      17,604         152,536   
Wheelock & Co., Ltd.      29,844         158,320   
Wynn Macau Ltd.      15,600         53,324   
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.      16,623         46,406   
     

 

 

 
        3,004,278   
     

 

 

 
Italy - 0.5%      
Assicurazioni Generali SpA      9,349         187,052   
Eni SpA      9,206         211,629   
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA      92,711         191,776   
Prysmian SpA      8,580         210,383   
Telecom Italia SpA      239,187         196,800   
UniCredit SpA      34,120         217,885   
     

 

 

 
        1,215,525   
     

 

 

 
Japan - 8.4%      
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.      236         1,466   
Astellas Pharma, Inc.      8,700         444,396   
Bank of Yokohama Ltd./The      13,000         74,556   
Canon, Inc.      445         14,249   
Central Japan Railway Co.      3,400         436,406   
Chiba Bank Ltd./The      45,000         329,555   
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.      14,554         199,918   
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      13,500         277,616   
Credit Saison Co., Ltd.      75         2,042   
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.      16,000         169,635   
Daicel Corp.      32,000         289,483   
Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.      686         68,650   
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.      4,151         78,416   
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.      13,000         117,321   
Dena Co., Ltd.      2,800         56,992   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Japan - 8.4% (continued)      
Denki Kagaku Kogyo KK      48,000       $ 187,343   
DIC Corp.      495         1,372   
East Japan Railway Co.      5,612         483,669   
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.      68,000         278,163   
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.      14,733         410,544   
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.      44         1,060   
Fujitsu Ltd. †      115         430   
Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc.      3,000         13,584   
Hino Motors Ltd.      17,975         266,397   
Hitachi High-Technologies Corp.      58         1,306   
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.      5,397         206,289   
Hoya Corp.      6         142   
Isuzu Motors Ltd.      25,000         165,723   
ITOCHU Corp.      17,988         221,598   
J Front Retailing Co., Ltd.      37,000         300,536   
Japan Real Estate Investment Corp. REIT      5         58,296   
Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp. REIT      38         78,243   
Japan Tobacco, Inc.      10,900         392,943   
JFE Holdings, Inc.      12,600         328,522   
JGC Corp.      7,000         253,434   
JSR Corp.      11,400         212,106   
JTEKT Corp.      88         1,210   
JX Holdings, Inc.      14         73   
Kaneka Corp.      354         2,316   
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc./The †      9,500         122,209   
Kao Corp.      2,800         87,441   
Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd.      18,461         192,734   
Kinden Corp.      284         3,065   
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.      21,000         306,604   
Kobe Steel Ltd. †      759         1,415   
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.      12,000         228,839   
Konica Minolta, Inc.      15,500         130,569   
Kubota Corp.      343         4,985   
Makita Corp.      46         2,680   
Marubeni Corp.      35,000         276,794   
Marui Group Co., Ltd.      11,500         108,052   
Mazda Motor Corp. †      22,000         98,898   
Medipal Holdings Corp.      19,800         244,611   
Miraca Holdings, Inc.      28         1,251   
Mitsubishi Corp.      36         731   
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.      9,764         289,363   
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.      66,000         380,607   
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.      145,549         933,603   
Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co., Ltd.      80         425   
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.      3,489         50,876   
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.      7,598         256,580   
Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd. †      40         284   
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.      195,241         424,445   
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings      9,800         256,864   
Namco Bandai Holdings, Inc.      15,500         289,838   
NEC Corp.      137,000         318,287   
Nippon Building Fund, Inc. REIT      6         74,445   
Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.      546         7,880   
Nippon Meat Packers, Inc.      97         1,392   
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp.      822         2,800   
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.      3,448         179,471   
Nishi-Nippon City Bank Ltd./The      363         991   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Japan - 8.4% (continued)      
Nitto Denko Corp.      94       $ 6,130   
NKSJ Holdings, Inc.      10,900         281,173   
Nomura Holdings, Inc.      28,700         224,483   
Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.      1,700         41,973   
North Pacific Bank Ltd.      68         287   
NTT DOCOMO, Inc.      14,200         230,099   
Oji Holdings Corp.      682         3,207   
Omron Corp.      9,531         345,249   
ORIX Corp.      9,990         163,316   
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.      1,446         6,164   
Pacific Metals Co., Ltd.      720         2,975   
Panasonic Corp.      9,600         92,935   
Rengo Co., Ltd.      884         4,882   
Resona Holdings, Inc.      70,900         364,001   
Ricoh Co., Ltd.      14,000         162,224   
Rohm Co., Ltd.      2,800         115,463   
Secom Co., Ltd.      2,200         137,892   
Seino Holdings Co., Ltd.      100         1,024   
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.      27,000         275,404   
Sekisui House Ltd.      5,000         67,447   
Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.      5,130         188,066   
Shimamura Co., Ltd.      1,800         179,217   
Shinsei Bank Ltd.      107,000         261,150   
Shionogi & Co., Ltd.      15,400         324,190   
Softbank Corp.      11,000         763,923   
Sojitz Corp.      16         31   
Sony Corp.      10,117         217,160   
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.      6,000         85,261   
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.      11,249         544,738   
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.      13,000         64,611   
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.      3,624         172,729   
Suzuken Co., Ltd.      5,000         164,685   
Suzuki Motor Corp.      9,800         236,198   
Taisei Corp.      70,000         344,534   
Takashimaya Co., Ltd.      30,000         282,131   
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      669         31,597   
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. †      6,900         84,998   
Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.      65         1,383   
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.      8,800         288,508   
Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc †      11,670         72,702   
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.      37,000         202,942   
Tokyu Corp.      17,000         121,498   
Tokyu Land Corp.      5,000         52,029   
TOTO Ltd.      11,000         154,306   
Toyota Motor Corp.      24,241         1,554,758   
Ushio, Inc.      19,100         237,882   
USS Co., Ltd.      50         724   
West Japan Railway Co.      6,300         270,110   
Yahoo Japan Corp.      66,100         376,094   
     

 

 

 
        21,509,512   
     

 

 

 
Netherlands - 1.4%      
Aegon NV      39,974         295,777   
Akzo Nobel NV      3,817         250,779   
Corio NV REIT      1,041         44,844   
Heineken Holding NV      1,148         72,583   
ING Groep NV CVA †      34,347         389,735   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Netherlands - 1.4% (continued)      
Koninklijke Ahold NV      28,312       $ 490,511   
Koninklijke Philips NV      45,010         1,452,069   
Randstad Holding NV      5,643         318,274   
Unilever NV CVA      5,171         197,360   
     

 

 

 
        3,511,932   
     

 

 

 
New Zealand - 0.0% (b)      
Fletcher Building Ltd.      13,501         106,488   
     

 

 

 
Singapore - 0.6%      
Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust REIT      16,478         29,982   
CapitaCommercial Trust REIT      16,000         18,473   
CapitaMall Trust REIT      19,494         30,458   
ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.      77,000         121,166   
DBS Group Holdings Ltd.      21,054         275,610   
Global Logistic Properties Ltd.      17,000         39,134   
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.      291         8,862   
Keppel Land Ltd.      38,000         107,266   
Keppel REIT      400         392   
Noble Group Ltd.      53,000         39,345   
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.      13,422         110,299   
Sembcorp Industries Ltd.      7,777         32,836   
SembCorp Marine Ltd.      11,000         39,766   
Singapore Exchange Ltd.      6,967         40,356   
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.      12,103         40,285   
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.      67,635         201,423   
StarHub Ltd.      476         1,629   
United Overseas Bank Ltd.      13,201         217,749   
UOL Group Ltd.      3,340         16,398   
Wilmar International Ltd.      28,000         70,780   
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd.      38,404         33,556   
     

 

 

 
        1,475,765   
     

 

 

 
Spain - 1.2%      
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA      18,001         573,218   
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA      43,645         488,056   
Banco Santander SA      88,012         717,574   
Gas Natural SDG SA      44,375         927,754   
Iberdrola SA      66,771         388,120   
     

 

 

 
        3,094,722   
     

 

 

 
Sweden - 1.6%      
Electrolux AB, Series B      37,894         981,248   
Investor AB, B Shares      9,034         273,979   
Scania AB, B Shares      8,043         172,429   
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, B Shares      39,749         1,001,645   
Swedish Match AB      27,781         980,105   
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, B Shares      26,472         352,574   
TeliaSonera AB      34,247         262,022   
     

 

 

 
        4,024,002   
     

 

 

 
Switzerland - 3.7%      
Baloise Holding AG      1,455         160,943   
Credit Suisse Group AG †      14,263         436,190   
Givaudan SA †      174         254,315   
Nestle SA      8,904         620,913   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Switzerland - 3.7% (continued)      
Novartis AG      32,348       $ 2,488,149   
Roche Holding AG      9,977         2,692,527   
Sika AG      106         309,288   
STMicroelectronics NV      72,394         668,350   
Sulzer AG      5,752         890,567   
Swiss Prime Site AG †      1,485         114,910   
Transocean Ltd.      2,910         129,330   
Wolseley PLC      13,567         701,925   
     

 

 

 
        9,467,407   
     

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 8.8%      
3i Group PLC      128,463         756,018   
Antofagasta PLC      4,244         56,207   
ARM Holdings PLC      72,339         1,157,857   
Associated British Foods PLC      40,656         1,233,906   
Babcock International Group PLC      30,595         592,011   
Barclays PLC      179,879         768,745   
BHP Billiton PLC      17,149         504,460   
BP PLC      101,864         714,152   
British Land Co. PLC REIT      13,261         123,881   
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC      56,676         798,084   
BT Group PLC      293,582         1,625,486   
Centrica PLC      87,334         522,686   
Glencore Xstrata PLC †      79,645         433,691   
Hammerson PLC REIT      10,329         83,738   
HSBC Holdings PLC      156,098         1,689,504   
Intu Properties PLC REIT      6,502         33,776   
Invensys PLC      5,295         42,709   
Investec PLC      82,731         535,737   
Land Securities Group PLC REIT      12,541         186,413   
Lloyds Banking Group PLC †      735,086         875,231   
Marks & Spencer Group PLC      59,816         480,631   
Next PLC      9,007         752,569   
Randgold Resources Ltd.      1,514         108,532   
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC      19,006         1,389,624   
Reed Elsevier PLC      20,306         273,714   
Resolution Ltd.      107,900         554,600   
Rio Tinto PLC      10,392         507,265   
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, A Shares      30,307         999,086   
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B Shares      14,719         507,847   
Segro PLC REIT      13,080         65,607   
Smith & Nephew PLC      77,215         963,334   
Smiths Group PLC      15,158         342,835   
Standard Life PLC      84,218         470,620   
TUI Travel PLC      118,566         705,602   
Tullow Oil PLC      14,217         235,701   
Unilever PLC      10,377         403,461   
Vodafone Group PLC      250,556         879,408   
     

 

 

 
        22,374,728   
     

 

 

 
United States - 48.3%      
Abbott Laboratories (1)      43,884         1,456,510   
Accenture PLC, Class A (1)      4,274         314,737   
ACE Ltd. (1)      1,196         111,898   
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (1)      81,700         1,361,939   
Allstate Corp./The (1)      6,800         343,740   
Altria Group, Inc. (1)      22,796         783,043   
American Electric Power Co., Inc. (1)      6,900         299,115   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
United States - 48.3% (continued)      
American International Group, Inc. (1)      11,200       $ 544,656   
American Tower Corp. REIT (1)      4,100         303,933   
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (1)      3,500         318,780   
AmerisourceBergen Corp. (1)      23,200         1,417,520   
Amgen, Inc. (1)      14,849         1,662,197   
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (1)      5,600         520,744   
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. REIT (1)      14,918         172,750   
Aon PLC (1)      4,000         297,760   
Apple, Inc. (1)      4,628         2,206,399   
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (1)      42,400         1,562,016   
Assurant, Inc. (1)      18,400         995,440   
AT&T, Inc. (1)      44,397         1,501,507   
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. REIT (1)      1,311         166,615   
Avery Dennison Corp. (1)      21,700         944,384   
Avnet, Inc. (1)      1,900         79,249   
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (1)      10,400         450,424   
Bank of America Corp. (1)      108,138         1,492,304   
Baxter International, Inc. (1)      8,400         551,796   
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (1)†      8,550         970,510   
Best Buy Co., Inc. (1)      22,100         828,750   
Boeing Co./The (1)      9,400         1,104,500   
Boston Properties, Inc. REIT (1)      2,763         295,365   
Boston Scientific Corp. (1)†      92,000         1,080,080   
Broadcom Corp., Class A (1)      11,300         293,913   
Bunge Ltd. (1)      3,300         250,503   
CA, Inc. (1)      22,200         658,674   
CareFusion Corp. (1)†      31,200         1,151,280   
Catamaran Corp. (1)†      1,600         73,503   
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A (1)†      6,700         154,971   
Celgene Corp. (1)†      6,600         1,015,938   
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (1)      2,800         590,324   
Chevron Corp. (1)      16,000         1,944,000   
Cimarex Energy Co. (1)      6,700         645,880   
Cisco Systems, Inc. (1)      59,489         1,393,232   
Citigroup, Inc. (1)      38,819         1,883,110   
Coca-Cola Co./The (1)      31,760         1,203,069   
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A (1)†      3,200         262,784   
Colgate-Palmolive Co. (1)      3,656         216,801   
Comcast Corp., Class A (1)      9,700         437,955   
Comerica, Inc. (1)      24,500         963,095   
Computer Sciences Corp. (1)      27,800         1,438,372   
Cummins, Inc. (1)      4,900         651,063   
CVS Caremark Corp. (1)      28,000         1,589,000   
Deere & Co. (1)      2,900         236,031   
DIRECTV (1)†      4,369         261,048   
Discover Financial Services (1)      5,300         267,862   
DISH Network Corp., Class A (1)      13,074         588,461   
DTE Energy Co. (1)      11,600         765,368   
Duke Energy Corp. (1)      5,600         373,968   
Edison International (1)      10,456         481,603   
Electronic Arts, Inc. (1)†      8,200         209,510   
Eli Lilly & Co. (1)      29,900         1,504,867   
Emerson Electric Co. (1)      5,700         368,790   
Equity Residential REIT (1)      3,548         190,066   
Everest Re Group Ltd. (1)      5,500         799,755   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
United States - 48.3% (continued)      
Express Scripts Holding Co. (1)†      22,200       $ 1,371,516   
Exxon Mobil Corp. (1)      30,789         2,649,086   
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (1)      29,400         1,365,336   
Fifth Third Bancorp (1)      13,500         243,540   
Ford Motor Co. (1)      28,200         475,734   
GameStop Corp., Class A (1)      18,800         933,420   
Gap, Inc./The (1)      5,519         222,305   
General Electric Co. (1)      82,102         1,961,417   
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc./The (1)      10,500         1,661,205   
Google, Inc., Class A (1)†      2,502         2,191,527   
H&R Block, Inc. (1)      25,400         677,164   
HCP, Inc. REIT (1)      4,772         195,413   
Health Care REIT, Inc. REIT (1)      3,000         187,140   
Hershey Co./The (1)      5,600         518,000   
Hess Corp. (1)      17,200         1,330,248   
Hewlett-Packard Co. (1)      17,300         362,954   
Home Depot, Inc./The (1)      23,006         1,745,005   
Honeywell International, Inc. (1)      4,100         340,464   
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. REIT (1)      9,300         164,331   
Ingersoll-Rand PLC (1)      6,000         389,640   
International Business Machines Corp. (1)      6,423         1,189,411   
International Paper Co. (1)      3,300         147,840   
JM Smucker Co./The (1)      10,600         1,113,424   
Johnson & Johnson (1)      24,816         2,151,299   
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1)      42,073         2,174,753   
KeyCorp (1)      103,700         1,182,180   
Kimberly-Clark Corp. (1)      7,263         684,320   
Kimco Realty Corp. REIT (1)      6,500         131,170   
Leucadia National Corp. (1)      20,400         555,696   
Life Technologies Corp. (1)†      5,200         389,116   
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. (1)      1,800         85,698   
LSI Corp. (1)      37,500         293,250   
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A (1)      22,200         1,625,706   
M&T Bank Corp. (1)      300         33,576   
Macerich Co./The REIT (1)      2,100         118,524   
Macy’s, Inc. (1)      15,900         687,993   
Manpowergroup, Inc. (1)      4,800         349,152   
Marathon Oil Corp. (1)      19,729         688,147   
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (1)      81,800         940,700   
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (1)      9,000         268,200   
McKesson Corp. (1)      9,800         1,257,340   
Medtronic, Inc. (1)      33,082         1,761,616   
Merck & Co., Inc. (1)      16,619         791,231   
MetLife, Inc. (1)      20,700         971,865   
Microsoft Corp. (1)      81,750         2,723,092   
Monsanto Co. (1)      3,400         354,858   
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. (1)      7,900         217,250   
Newmont Mining Corp. (1)      5,161         145,024   
Northrop Grumman Corp. (1)      13,379         1,274,484   
NVIDIA Corp. (1)      21,100         328,316   
Occidental Petroleum Corp. (1)      11,090         1,037,359   
Omnicare, Inc. (1)      4,100         227,550   
Oracle Corp. (1)      14,700         487,599   
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (1)†      22,400         672,448   
PepsiCo, Inc. (1)      12,272         975,624   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

44   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
United States - 48.3% (continued)      
PetSmart, Inc. (1)      7,200       $ 549,072   
Pfizer, Inc. (1)      75,794         2,176,046   
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (1)      1,200         65,688   
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc./The (1)      2,200         159,390   
PPG Industries, Inc. (1)      7,097         1,185,625   
Procter & Gamble Co./The (1)      27,208         2,056,653   
Prologis, Inc. REIT (1)      5,080         191,110   
Prudential Financial, Inc. (1)      10,300         803,194   
Public Storage REIT (1)      1,569         251,903   
Raytheon Co. (1)      267         20,578   
Seagate Technology PLC (1)      1,200         52,488   
Simon Property Group, Inc. REIT (1)      3,242         480,562   
SLM Corp. (1)      15,200         378,480   
Southwest Airlines Co. (1)      19,200         279,552   
Sprint Corp. (1)†      25,048         155,548   
SPX Corp. (1)      8,600         727,904   
Starbucks Corp. (1)      2,100         161,637   
Stryker Corp. (1)      10,400         702,936   
Symantec Corp. (1)      36,400         900,900   
TE Connectivity Ltd. (1)      19,700         1,020,066   
Time Warner, Inc. (1)      13,500         888,435   
Travelers Cos., Inc./The (1)      18,301         1,551,376   
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (1)†      1,800         128,358   
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (1)      4,700         157,450   
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A (1)      47,900         1,354,612   
Union Pacific Corp. (1)      1,700         264,078   
United States Steel Corp. (1)      28,400         584,756   
Unum Group (1)      31,500         958,860   
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (1)†      2,474         257,956   
Ventas, Inc. REIT (1)      4,800         295,200   
Verizon Communications, Inc. (1)      22,512         1,050,410   
Viacom, Inc., Class B (1)      5,837         487,856   
Vornado Realty Trust REIT (1)      2,748         230,997   
Walgreen Co. (1)      4,500         242,100   
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (1)      29,105         2,152,606   
Walt Disney Co./The (1)      7,500         483,675   
Waste Management, Inc. (1)      2,373         97,862   
WellPoint, Inc. (1)      13,400         1,120,374   
Wells Fargo & Co. (1)      55,970         2,312,680   
Western Digital Corp. (1)      21,700         1,375,780   
Xerox Corp. (1)      22,400         230,496   
Yahoo!, Inc. (1)†      48,400         1,604,944   
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (1)      1,700         139,638   
     

 

 

 
        124,314,544   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $172,661,223)

        230,616,078   
     

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.9%      
Germany - 0.9%      
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA      9,441         972,970   
Porsche Automobil Holding SE      13,994         1,221,587   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(cost $1,731,522)

        2,194,557   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
RIGHTS - 0.0% (b)      
Spain - 0.0% (b)      
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA †      43,645       $ 5,964   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL RIGHTS
(cost $— )

        5,964   
     

 

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 7.4%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (c)(d)      

(cost $19,077,627)

     19,077,627         19,077,627   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.1%
(cost $193,470,372)

        251,894,226   
     

 

 

 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.9% (e)         4,803,488   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

   $ 256,697,714   
     

 

 

 

 

Non income-producing security.
(a) Security fair valued at $0 as of September 30, 2013 using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.
(b) Represents less than 0.05 percent of net assets.
(c) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.
(d) A portion of the security is pledged as collateral to the brokers for forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
(e) Includes appreciation/depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange, futures and swap contracts.

All securities are Level 2 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(1) Level 1 security (See Note 4).
(3) Level 3 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

CVA - Dutch Certificate of Shares

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

SECTOR    VALUE      % OF NET
ASSETS
 
Consumer Discretionary    $ 25,742,828         10.0
Consumer Staples      26,596,406         10.4   
Energy      14,471,651         5.6   
Financials      54,254,961         21.2   
Health Care      33,955,347         13.2   
Industrials      24,355,749         9.5   
Information Technology      27,901,865         10.9   
Materials      12,834,870         5.0   
Telecommunication Services      7,718,935         3.0   
Utilities      4,983,987         1.9   
Money Market Funds      19,077,627         7.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     251,894,226         98.1   
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (e)      4,803,488         1.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 256,697,714         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

Total return swap contract outstanding as of September 30, 2013:

Over the Counter

 

COUNTERPARTY    UNDERLYING REFERENCE
INSTRUMENT
  TERMINATION
DATE
  CURRENCY   NOTIONAL
VALUE
    UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 
Goldman Sachs    Swiss Market Index Futures   12/20/2013   CHF     (4,821,791)        $10,895   
          

 

 

 

Open futures contracts outstanding at September 30, 2013:

Exchange Traded

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  COUNTERPARTY   DESCRIPTION   EXPIRATION DATE     VALUE AT
TRADE DATE
    VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 
Long Contracts:          
141   Barclays Capital   CAC40 10 Euro Futures     October 18, 2013        $7,910,850        $7,908,572        $(2,278)   
7   Barclays Capital   DAX Index Futures     December 20, 2013        2,039,545        2,033,435        (6,110)   
48   Barclays Capital   FTSE 100 Index Futures     December 20, 2013        5,095,765        4,996,185        (99,580)   
44   Barclays Capital   Hang Seng Index Futures     October 30, 2013        6,579,222        6,490,878        (88,344)   
61   Barclays Capital   IBEX 35 Index Futures     October 18, 2013        7,390,074        7,538,223        148,149   
4   Barclays Capital   MSCI Singapore Index Futures     October 30, 2013        233,871        230,776        (3,095)   
49   Barclays Capital   S&P 500 E-Mini Futures     December 20, 2013        4,130,952        4,102,035        (28,917)   
100   Barclays Capital   TOPIX Index Futures     December 12, 2013        12,058,018        12,172,542        114,524   
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          45,438,297        45,472,646        34,349   
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Short Contracts:          
23   Barclays Capital   Amsterdam Index Futures     October 18, 2013        (2,366,031)        (2,334,289)        31,742   
10   Barclays Capital   FTSE/MIB Index Futures     December 20, 2013        (1,188,458)        (1,178,197)        10,261   
277   Barclays Capital   OMXS30 Index Futures     October 18, 2013        (5,504,942)        (5,431,859)        73,083   
52   Barclays Capital   S&P/Toronto Stock Exchange 60 Index Futures     December 19, 2013        (7,365,679)        (7,375,564)        (9,885)   
42   Barclays Capital   SPI 200 Index Futures     December 19, 2013        (5,145,056)        (5,116,163)        28,893   
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          (21,570,166)        (21,436,072)        134,094   
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $23,868,131        $24,036,574        $168,443   
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash held as collateral with Barclays Capital for futures contracts was $3,354,668 at September 30, 2013.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding as of September 30, 2013:

Over the Counter

 

PURCHASE
CONTRACTS
   COUNTERPARTY    CURRENCY    CURRENCY
AMOUNT
PURCHASED
     VALUE AT
SETTLEMENT
DATE
     VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 
Australian Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    AUD      2,602,000         $2,418,200         $2,415,087         $(3,113)   
Canadian Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    CAD      13,022,000         12,463,186         12,617,330         154,144   
Swiss Franc,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    CHF      9,079,000         9,662,083         10,046,000         383,917   

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

PURCHASE
CONTRACTS
   COUNTERPARTY    CURRENCY    CURRENCY
AMOUNT
PURCHASED
     VALUE AT
SETTLEMENT
DATE
     VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 
Danish Krone,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    DKK      3,704,000         $659,663         $672,357         $12,694   
Euro,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    EUR      16,186,000         21,375,080         21,901,673         526,593   
British Pound,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    GBP      4,447,000         7,018,396         7,195,148         176,752   
Hong Kong Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    HKD      2,343,000         302,189         302,144         (45)   
Israeli Shekel,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    ILS      1,750,000         485,725         495,880         10,155   
Japanese Yen,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    JPY      2,349,376,000         23,568,189         23,914,054         345,865   
Norwegian Krone,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    NOK      86,340,000         14,491,075         14,316,401         (174,674)   
New Zealand Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    NZD      23,462,000         18,668,545         19,381,256         712,711   
Swedish Krona,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    SEK      52,480,000         7,861,757         8,151,221         289,464   
Singapore Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    SGD      337,000         264,861         268,648         3,787   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
              $119,238,949         $121,677,199         $2,438,250   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
                 
SALES
CONTRACTS
   COUNTERPARTY    CURRENCY    CURRENCY
AMOUNT
SOLD
     VALUE AT
SETTLEMENT
DATE
     VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 
Australian Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    AUD      (4,075,000)         $(3,717,912)         $(3,782,276)         $(64,364)   
Canadian Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    CAD      (23,525,000)         (22,528,069)         (22,793,941)         (265,872)   
Swiss Franc,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    CHF      (3,886,000)         (4,148,170)         (4,299,896)         (151,726)   
Danish Krone,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    DKK      (245,000)         (43,306)         (44,473)         (1,167)   
Euro,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    EUR      (8,289,000)         (10,979,777)         (11,216,049)         (236,272)   
British Pound,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    GBP      (16,341,000)         (25,517,127)         (26,439,378)         (922,251)   
Hong Kong Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    HKD      (625,000)         (80,606)         (80,597)         9   
Israeli Shekel,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    ILS      (57,000)         (15,621)         (16,151)         (530)   
Japanese Yen,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    JPY      (671,036,000)         $(6,730,874)         $(6,830,406)         $(99,532)   
Norwegian Krone,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    NOK      (46,033,000)         (7,536,470)         (7,632,927)         (96,457)   
New Zealand Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    NZD      (19,242,000)         (15,192,801)         (15,895,240)         (702,439)   
Swedish Krona,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    SEK      (43,085,000)         (6,597,164)         (6,691,985)         (94,821)   
Singapore Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    SGD      (75,000)         (58,778)         (59,788)         (1,010)   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
              $(103,146,675)         $(105,783,107)         $(2,636,432)   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
              $16,092,274         $15,894,092         $(198,182)   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Fund is pledged as collateral for forward foreign currency exchange contracts in the amount of $250,092.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

  AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013    47
                


Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   

 

AUD - Australian Dollar

CAD - Canadian Dollar

CHF - Swiss Franc

DKK - Danish Krone

EUR - Euro

GBP - British Pound

HKD - Hong Kong Dollar

ILS - Israeli Shekel

JPY - Japanese Yen

NOK - Norwegian Krone

NZD - New Zealand Dollar

SEK - Swedish Krona

SGD - Singapore Dollar

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 90.2%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Australia - 7.3%      
AMP Ltd.      147,555       $ 635,184   
ASX Ltd.      10,285         331,187   
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.      148,683         4,274,988   
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd.      44,112         412,732   
BHP Billiton Ltd.      182,535         6,073,435   
Brambles Ltd.      16,262         138,290   
Caltex Australia Ltd.      1,237         21,372   
CFS Retail Property Trust Group REIT      134,550         251,607   
Commonwealth Bank of Australia      96,243         6,396,324   
Computershare Ltd.      15,439         143,015   
CSL Ltd.      46,664         2,785,283   
Dexus Property Group REIT      283,799         265,663   
Downer EDI Ltd.      446,119         1,872,595   
Federation Centres Ltd. REIT      83,291         177,635   
Flight Centre Ltd.      22,038         993,812   
Goodman Group REIT      110,663         504,264   
GPT Group REIT (Escrow) (3)†(a)      143,427           
GPT Group REIT      113,631         368,683   
Incitec Pivot Ltd.      201,777         506,625   
Leighton Holdings Ltd.      59,906         1,076,931   
Macquarie Group Ltd.      56,135         2,514,919   
Mirvac Group REIT      214,560         348,808   
Myer Holdings Ltd.      176,489         430,079   
National Australia Bank Ltd.      134,424         4,307,104   
Newcrest Mining Ltd.      41,734         458,993   
Qantas Airways Ltd. †      785,420         1,082,734   
Rio Tinto Ltd.      39,447         2,283,343   
Sims Metal Management Ltd. †      6,923         61,515   
Sonic Healthcare Ltd.      14,046         212,159   
Stockland REIT      127,919         462,386   
Suncorp Group Ltd.      135,901         1,662,010   
Tatts Group Ltd.      193,422         559,464   
Telecom Corp of New Zealand Ltd.      425,914         814,733   
Telstra Corp. Ltd.      852,729         3,956,830   
Transfield Services Ltd.      145,604         152,486   
Wesfarmers Ltd.      36,677         1,408,999   
Westfield Group REIT      128,208         1,317,510   
Westfield Retail Trust REIT      194,481         539,116   
Westpac Banking Corp.      153,286         4,685,468   
Woodside Petroleum Ltd.      58,413         2,090,227   
Woolworths Ltd.      99,879         3,263,864   
     

 

 

 
        59,842,372   
     

 

 

 
Belgium - 0.9%      
Ageas      25,591         1,036,980   
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV      12,614         1,251,280   
Colruyt SA      8,239         457,036   
Delhaize Group SA      74,001         4,663,813   
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA      2,641         224,835   
     

 

 

 
        7,633,944   
     

 

 

 
China - 0.0% (b)      
FIH Mobile Ltd. †      406         252   
     

 

 

 
Denmark - 1.0%      
Coloplast A/S, Class B      50,284         2,864,015   
DSV A/S      27,819         789,405   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Denmark - 1.0% (continued)      
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B      19,251       $ 3,260,434   
TDC A/S      162,473         1,375,582   
     

 

 

 
        8,289,436   
     

 

 

 
Finland - 1.2%      
Metso OYJ      66,752         2,623,341   
Orion OYJ, Class B      34,844         879,235   
Sampo, A Shares      90,197         3,879,954   
Wartsila OYJ      47,964         2,169,728   
     

 

 

 
        9,552,258   
     

 

 

 
France - 8.3%      
Aeroports de Paris      3,330         348,674   
AXA SA      106,753         2,477,612   
Christian Dior SA      9,854         1,933,981   
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin      82,937         9,197,861   
CNP Assurances      20,814         375,096   
Danone SA      128,557         9,679,536   
Dassault Systemes SA      8,002         1,068,052   
Electricite de France SA      144,422         4,568,342   
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. NV      126,706         8,073,986   
Kering      18,624         4,173,668   
Klepierre REIT      3,675         159,379   
Lagardere SCA      43,664         1,418,133   
Renault SA      37,493         2,990,051   
Safran SA      33,233         2,046,841   
Sanofi      95,921         9,714,581   
Societe BIC SA      16,433         1,911,077   
Societe Generale SA      42,309         2,107,802   
Suez Environnement Co.      22,383         363,309   
Thales SA      29,024         1,595,070   
Total SA      59,037         3,421,952   
     

 

 

 
        67,625,003   
     

 

 

 
Germany - 7.6%      
Adidas AG      70,089         7,602,673   
BASF SE      54,079         5,186,196   
Bayer AG      25,455         3,001,930   
Celesio AG      30,614         688,909   
Continental AG      40,268         6,826,457   
Deutsche Boerse AG      12,335         928,315   
Deutsche Lufthansa AG †      356,469         6,954,021   
Deutsche Post AG      230,151         7,633,659   
E.ON SE      78,132         1,390,388   
GEA Group AG      21,815         896,582   
Hannover Rueck SE      5,342         392,564   
HeidelbergCement AG      50,858         3,929,800   
Merck KGaA      55,080         8,597,024   
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG      34,561         6,756,046   
United Internet AG      41,853         1,585,890   
     

 

 

 
        62,370,454   
     

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 2.7%      
AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.      48,000         218,843   
AIA Group Ltd.      672,000         3,162,143   
ASM Pacific Technology Ltd.      14,204         144,292   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Hong Kong - 2.7% (continued)      
BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.      27,053       $ 86,921   
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.      171,000         335,432   
Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.      69,278         1,054,641   
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.      37,827         262,364   
CLP Holdings Ltd.      46,509         378,785   
First Pacific Co., Ltd.      144,000         159,164   
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. †      214,000         1,503,785   
Hang Lung Group Ltd.      276         1,475   
Hang Seng Bank Ltd.      66,935         1,091,592   
Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.      108,900         671,930   
HKT Trust/HKT Ltd.      694         653   
Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.      260         626   
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd.      66,154         1,061,384   
Hopewell Holdings Ltd.      34,500         115,576   
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.      61,832         741,584   
Hysan Development Co., Ltd.      157,000         700,923   
Kerry Properties Ltd.      62,000         264,824   
Li & Fung Ltd.      295,336         430,189   
Link REIT/The REIT      139,382         681,457   
MGM China Holdings Ltd.      221,200         735,692   
Mongolia Energy Corp. Ltd. †      406         12   
New World Development Co., Ltd.      221,896         333,487   
NWS Holdings Ltd.      86,000         133,686   
PCCW Ltd.      131,000         57,961   
Power Assets Holdings Ltd.      91,000         814,737   
Sands China Ltd.      53,600         331,812   
Shanghai Industrial Urban Development Group Ltd. †      8         2   
Sino Land Co., Ltd.      790,000         1,163,895   
SJM Holdings Ltd.      492,000         1,386,334   
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.      49,046         667,559   
Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A      41,030         492,176   
Swire Properties Ltd.      71         199   
Television Broadcasts Ltd.      3         19   
Wharf Holdings Ltd.      185,243         1,605,106   
Wheelock & Co., Ltd.      236,621         1,255,252   
Wynn Macau Ltd.      6,400         21,876   
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.      154,609         431,621   
     

 

 

 
        22,500,009   
     

 

 

 
Italy - 1.5%      
Pirelli & C. SpA      93,747         1,220,706   
Prysmian SpA      190,332         4,666,969   
UniCredit SpA      735,979         4,699,834   
Unione di Banche Italiane SCPA      378,970         1,920,219   
     

 

 

 
        12,507,728   
     

 

 

 
Japan - 19.9%      
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.      67,000         881,530   
Alfresa Holdings Corp.      14,500         748,684   
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.      413         2,566   
Astellas Pharma, Inc.      41,300         2,109,604   
Azbil Corp.      37         861   
Bank of Yokohama Ltd./The      73,000         418,662   
Bridgestone Corp.      11,200         410,463   
Brother Industries Ltd.      98,500         1,115,245   
Canon, Inc.      33,815         1,082,734   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Japan - 19.9% (continued)      
Central Japan Railway Co.      28,500       $ 3,658,111   
Chiyoda Corp.      30,000         362,010   
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.      75,497         1,037,048   
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      103,900         2,136,615   
Credit Saison Co., Ltd.      12         327   
Daicel Corp.      193,000         1,745,946   
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.      57,000         1,107,715   
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.      62,300         1,131,460   
Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.      5,187         519,080   
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.      17,295         326,718   
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.      87,000         785,145   
Dena Co., Ltd.      40,100         816,208   
Denki Kagaku Kogyo KK      278,000         1,085,027   
East Japan Railway Co.      50,313         4,336,213   
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.      669,000         2,736,633   
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.      130,721         3,642,624   
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.      43         1,036   
Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc.      125,046         566,207   
Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.      23,200         172,878   
Hino Motors Ltd.      78,000         1,155,994   
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.      33,697         1,287,994   
ITOCHU Corp.      38,144         469,903   
J Front Retailing Co., Ltd.      194,000         1,575,782   
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.      15,300         927,088   
Japan Real Estate Investment Corp. REIT      42         489,690   
Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp. REIT      149         306,794   
Japan Steel Works Ltd./The      72,000         419,235   
Japan Tobacco, Inc.      115,600         4,167,354   
JFE Holdings, Inc.      42,000         1,095,072   
JGC Corp.      86,000         3,113,613   
JSR Corp.      16,400         305,134   
JTEKT Corp.      70         963   
JX Holdings, Inc.      95         494   
Kajima Corp.      284,000         1,156,793   
Kaneka Corp.      625         4,089   
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc./The †      164,632         2,117,840   
Kao Corp.      8,185         255,608   
Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd.      100,000         1,044,004   
Kinden Corp.      564         6,087   
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.      23,000         335,804   
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.      133,000         2,536,295   
Komatsu Ltd.      38         949   
Konica Minolta, Inc.      303,000         2,552,409   
Kurita Water Industries Ltd.      18,800         399,475   
Marubeni Corp.      56,974         450,573   
Mazda Motor Corp. †      258,000         1,159,799   
Medipal Holdings Corp.      111,500         1,377,483   
Miraca Holdings, Inc.      6         268   
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.      77,020         2,282,543   
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.      605,000         3,488,895   
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp.      30,900         433,670   
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.      960,491         6,160,933   
Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co., Ltd.      112,100         595,940   
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.      7,943         115,824   
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.      59,205         1,999,316   
Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd. †      89         631   
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.      1,476,910         3,210,733   
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings      117,500         3,079,749   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Japan - 19.9% (continued)      
Namco Bandai Holdings, Inc.      116,600       $ 2,180,328   
NEC Corp.      721,000         1,675,073   
Nintendo Co., Ltd.      11,900         1,347,842   
Nippon Building Fund, Inc. REIT      42         521,118   
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp.      405         1,379   
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.      19,019         989,952   
Nippon Yusen KK      225,000         713,531   
Nishi-Nippon City Bank Ltd./The      737         2,012   
Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc.      22,092         223,303   
Nitto Denko Corp.      83         5,413   
NKSJ Holdings, Inc.      24,300         626,835   
Nomura Holdings, Inc.      191,200         1,495,513   
Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.      8,000         197,519   
NTT DOCOMO, Inc.      110,800         1,795,420   
Obayashi Corp.      148,000         885,628   
Omron Corp.      29,600         1,072,225   
ORIX Corp.      76,990         1,258,627   
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.      389,802         1,661,685   
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.      23,600         684,297   
Panasonic Corp.      50,500         488,877   
Rengo Co., Ltd.      299         1,651   
Resona Holdings, Inc.      591,200         3,035,226   
Seino Holdings Co., Ltd.      837         8,568   
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.      144,000         1,468,822   
Sekisui House Ltd.      32,000         431,664   
Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.      54,239         1,988,401   
Sharp Corp. †      245         904   
Shimamura Co., Ltd.      10,400         1,035,478   
Shinsei Bank Ltd.      823,000         2,008,658   
Shionogi & Co., Ltd.      124,900         2,629,306   
Softbank Corp.      63,800         4,430,751   
Sojitz Corp.      62         122   
Sony Corp.      142,271         3,053,828   
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.      161,000         734,228   
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.      140,000         1,989,431   
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.      122,636         5,938,704   
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.      157,341         781,995   
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.      24,261         1,156,338   
Suzuken Co., Ltd.      36,300         1,195,615   
Suzuki Motor Corp.      34,700         836,335   
T&D Holdings, Inc.      112,300         1,394,449   
Taisei Corp.      436,000         2,145,956   
Takashimaya Co., Ltd.      213,000         2,003,130   
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      81         3,826   
Toho Co., Ltd.      16,800         350,786   
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. †      15,700         193,401   
Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.      99         2,106   
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.      32,500         1,065,514   
Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc †      338,373         2,108,014   
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.      252,071         1,382,589   
Tokyu Corp.      99,000         707,549   
Tokyu Land Corp.      26,483         275,575   
TOTO Ltd.      82,000         1,150,282   
Toyo Seikan Kaisha Ltd.      28,400         559,688   
Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.      11,000         322,970   
Toyota Boshoku Corp.      104,500         1,404,234   
Toyota Motor Corp.      125,678         8,060,679   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Japan - 19.9% (continued)      
Ushio, Inc.      12,500       $ 155,682   
USS Co., Ltd.      69,540         1,006,891   
West Japan Railway Co.      48,900         2,096,571   
Yahoo Japan Corp.      440,400         2,505,776   
Yamaha Corp.      4,900         70,207   
     

 

 

 
        162,536,647   
     

 

 

 
Netherlands - 3.5%      
Akzo Nobel NV      40,297         2,647,538   
DE Master Blenders 1753 NV †      71,725         1,206,604   
ING Groep NV CVA †      247,726         2,810,941   
Koninklijke Ahold NV      460,028         7,970,082   
Koninklijke Philips NV      322,136         10,392,438   
Randstad Holding NV      12,497         704,850   
Reed Elsevier NV      64,505         1,297,126   
Wolters Kluwer NV      48,642         1,254,107   
     

 

 

 
        28,283,686   
     

 

 

 
New Zealand - 0.1%      
Fletcher Building Ltd.      59,093         466,092   
     

 

 

 
Singapore - 1.4%      
Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust REIT      123,637         224,956   
CapitaCommercial Trust REIT      120,000         138,547   
CapitaMall Trust REIT      145,994         228,105   
ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.      507,000         797,808   
DBS Group Holdings Ltd.      171,128         2,240,174   
Global Logistic Properties Ltd.      67,000         154,235   
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Class U      30,000         23,415   
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.      66         2,010   
Keppel Corp. Ltd.      95,728         795,834   
Keppel Land Ltd.      125,000         352,850   
Keppel REIT      803         786   
Noble Group Ltd.      319,000         236,814   
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.      143,479         1,179,077   
Sembcorp Industries Ltd.      60,017         253,404   
Singapore Airlines Ltd.      34,000         283,118   
Singapore Exchange Ltd.      52,472         303,943   
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.      93,265         310,435   
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.      481,524         1,434,023   
StarHub Ltd.      23,988         82,077   
United Overseas Bank Ltd.      83,097         1,370,676   
UOL Group Ltd.      28,000         137,464   
Wilmar International Ltd.      68,000         171,893   
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd.      610,319         533,274   
     

 

 

 
        11,254,918   
     

 

 

 
Spain - 3.5%      
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA      68,870         2,193,075   
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA      335,937         3,756,585   
Banco Santander SA      652,898         5,323,164   
Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion SA      102,472         888,396   
Gas Natural SDG SA      403,336         8,432,602   
Iberdrola SA      621,077         3,610,134   
Telefonica SA      287,568         4,470,564   
     

 

 

 
        28,674,520   
     

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Sweden - 4.0%      
Electrolux AB, Series B      254,072       $ 6,579,079   
Investor AB, B Shares      19,364         587,262   
Nordea Bank AB      430,860         5,199,226   
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A      111,738         1,184,451   
SKF AB, B Shares      85,600         2,382,665   
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, B Shares      344,916         8,691,628   
Swedish Match AB      167,104         5,895,378   
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, B Shares      134,333         1,789,147   
TeliaSonera AB      90,089         689,266   
     

 

 

 
        32,998,102   
     

 

 

 
Switzerland - 8.8%      
Actelion Ltd. †      17,606         1,250,054   
Adecco SA †      27,929         1,992,344   
Aryzta AG †      7,955         531,685   
Baloise Holding AG      12,816         1,417,624   
Credit Suisse Group AG †      121,381         3,712,065   
EMS-Chemie Holding AG      1,196         423,223   
Givaudan SA †      4,853         7,093,042   
Nestle SA      113,491         7,914,195   
Novartis AG      189,305         14,560,995   
Roche Holding AG      75,812         20,459,641   
Schindler Holding AG      9,488         1,425,661   
Sika AG      323         942,454   
STMicroelectronics NV      283,311         2,614,626   
Sulzer AG      19,840         3,071,776   
Transocean Ltd.      11,824         525,495   
UBS AG †      13,294         272,467   
Wolseley PLC      69,017         3,570,778   
     

 

 

 
        71,778,125   
     

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 18.5%      
3i Group PLC      380,386         2,238,610   
AMEC PLC      39,348         683,606   
Antofagasta PLC      119,972         1,588,905   
ARM Holdings PLC      621,489         9,947,541   
Associated British Foods PLC      146,586         4,448,873   
AstraZeneca PLC      15,504         805,976   
Babcock International Group PLC      48,590         940,213   
BAE Systems PLC      442,521         3,252,449   
Barclays PLC      1,774,915         7,585,411   
BHP Billiton PLC      124,552         3,663,860   
BP PLC      947,404         6,642,100   
British Land Co. PLC REIT      91,783         857,411   
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC      210,761         2,967,834   
BT Group PLC      1,511,481         8,368,672   
Centrica PLC      198,410         1,187,467   
easyJet PLC      71,532         1,478,112   
GKN PLC      159,668         883,368   
GlaxoSmithKline PLC      156,645         3,938,485   
Hammerson PLC REIT      28,872         234,068   
HSBC Holdings PLC      1,119,430         12,115,987   
IMI PLC      40,236         947,314   
Invensys PLC      143,902         1,160,702   
Investec PLC      139,590         903,937   
ITV PLC      1,842,919         5,229,401   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
United Kingdom - 18.5% (continued)      
Land Securities Group PLC REIT      51,528       $ 765,926   
Legal & General Group PLC      853,654         2,708,777   
Lloyds Banking Group PLC †      3,396,161         4,043,642   
Marks & Spencer Group PLC      457,072         3,672,648   
Next PLC      57,753         4,825,484   
Persimmon PLC †      84,642         1,487,604   
Randgold Resources Ltd.      3,761         269,609   
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC      45,801         3,348,742   
Reed Elsevier PLC      49,673         669,564   
Resolution Ltd.      385,283         1,980,335   
Rio Tinto PLC      74,884         3,655,314   
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, A Shares      224,457         7,399,345   
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B Shares      114,217         3,940,808   
RSA Insurance Group PLC      1,325,063         2,592,113   
Schroders PLC      28,345         1,181,760   
Serco Group PLC      81,275         719,080   
Smith & Nephew PLC      245,173         3,058,777   
Smiths Group PLC      96,439         2,181,203   
Standard Life PLC      8,973         50,142   
Tate & Lyle PLC      98,319         1,171,598   
Travis Perkins PLC      38,080         1,017,327   
TUI Travel PLC      624,394         3,715,850   
Tullow Oil PLC      33,537         556,004   
Unilever PLC      76,998         2,993,703   
Vedanta Resources PLC      38,196         668,266   
Vodafone Group PLC      2,871,675         10,079,078   
     

 

 

 
        150,823,001   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $614,416,386)

        737,136,547   
     

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.6%      
Germany - 1.6%      
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA      50,844         5,239,876   
Porsche Automobil Holding SE      86,428         7,544,615   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(cost $10,910,099)

        12,784,491   
     

 

 

 
RIGHTS - 0.0% (b)      
Spain - 0.0% (b)      
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, †      335,937         45,902   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL RIGHTS
(cost $—)

        45,902   
     

 

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 7.8%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (c)(d)      

(cost $64,123,529)

     64,123,529         64,123,529   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.6%
(cost $689,450,014)

        814,090,469   
     

 

 

 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.4% (e)         3,069,644   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 817,160,113   
     

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   

 

 

Non income-producing security.
(a) Security fair valued at $0 as of September 30, 2013 using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.
(b) Represents less than 0.05 percent of net assets.
(c) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.
(d) A portion of the security is pledged as collateral to the brokers for forward foreign currency exchange and swap contracts.
(e) Includes appreciation/depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange, futures and swap contracts.

All securities are Level 2 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

 

(3) Level 3 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

CVA - Dutch Certificate of Shares

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

SECTOR    VALUE      % OF NET
ASSETS
 
Consumer Discretionary    $ 116,604,718         14.3
Consumer Staples      79,372,150         9.7   
Energy      25,281,417         3.1   
Financials      177,266,891         21.8   
Health Care      88,528,327         10.8   
Industrials      118,465,802         14.5   
Information Technology      29,681,697         3.6   
Materials      46,711,043         5.7   
Telecommunication Services      38,545,562         4.7   
Utilities      29,509,333         3.6   
Money Market Funds      64,123,529         7.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     814,090,469         99.6   
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (e)      3,069,644         0.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 817,160,113         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
 

 

Total return swap contract outstanding as of September 30, 2013:

Over the Counter

 

COUNTERPARTY    UNDERLYING REFERENCE
INSTRUMENT
   TERMINATION
DATE
   CURRENCY      NOTIONAL
VALUE
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 
Goldman Sachs    Swiss Market Index Futures    12/20/2013      CHF         (19,609,953)         $45,780   
              

 

 

 

Money Market Fund is pledged as collateral for total return swap contract in the amount of $4,370,000.

Open futures contracts outstanding at September 30, 2013:

Exchange Traded

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  COUNTERPARTY   DESCRIPTION   EXPIRATION
DATE
    VALUE AT
TRADE DATE
    VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 
Long Contracts:          
694   Barclays Capital   CAC40 10 Euro Futures     October 18, 2013        $39,040,457        $38,925,878        $(114,579)   
23   Barclays Capital   DAX Index Futures     December 20, 2013        6,713,186        6,681,287        (31,899)   
212   Barclays Capital   FTSE 100 Index Futures     December 20, 2013        22,498,345        22,066,481        (431,864)   
196   Barclays Capital   Hang Seng Index Futures     October 30, 2013        29,309,667        28,913,911        (395,756)   
99   Barclays Capital   IBEX 35 Index Futures     October 18, 2013        11,994,560        12,234,166        239,606   
29   Barclays Capital   MSCI Singapore Index Futures     October 30, 2013        1,695,423        1,673,125        (22,298)   
506   Barclays Capital   TOPIX Index Futures     December 12, 2013        61,042,758        61,593,061        550,303   
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          172,294,396        172,087,909        (206,487)   
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Short Contracts:          
92   Barclays Capital   Amsterdam Index Futures     October 18, 2013        (9,464,123)        (9,337,154)        126,969   
1   Barclays Capital   FTSE/MIB Index Futures     December 20, 2013        (121,762)        (117,819)        3,943   
1,610   Barclays Capital   OMXS30 Index Futures     October 18, 2013        (31,996,657)        (31,571,452)        425,205   
352   Barclays Capital   SPI 200 Index Futures     December 19, 2013        (43,118,972)        (42,878,321)        240,651   
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          (84,701,514)        (83,904,746)        796,768   
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          $87,592,882        $88,183,163        $590,281   
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash held as collateral with Barclays Capital for futures contracts was $12,490,873 at September 30, 2013.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding as of September 30, 2013:

Over the Counter

 

PURCHASE
CONTRACTS
   COUNTERPARTY    CURRENCY    CURRENCY
AMOUNT
PURCHASED
     VALUE AT
SETTLEMENT
DATE
     VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 
Australian Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    AUD      38,696,000         $35,533,348         $35,916,303         $382,955   
Swiss Franc,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    CHF      17,958,200         19,296,065         19,870,919         574,854   
Danish Krone,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    DKK      14,777,000         2,670,490         2,682,347         11,857   
Euro,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    EUR      61,175,400         80,896,509         82,777,932         1,881,423   
British Pound,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    GBP      16,538,000         25,964,458         26,758,120         793,662   
Hong Kong Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    HKD      20,340,000         2,623,345         2,622,967         (378)   
Israeli Shekel,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    ILS      13,473,000         3,739,859         3,817,706         77,847   
Japanese Yen,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    JPY      10,538,614,800         105,775,321         107,271,464         1,496,143   
Norwegian Krone,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    NOK      193,549,000         32,494,550         32,093,180         (401,370)   
New Zealand Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    NZD      10,276,000         8,475,060         8,488,696         13,636   
Swedish Krona,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    SEK      93,196,000         14,040,879         14,475,251         434,372   
Singapore Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    SGD      2,601,300         2,045,380         2,073,689         28,309   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
              $333,555,264         $338,848,574         $5,293,310   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
                 
SALES
CONTRACTS
   COUNTERPARTY    CURRENCY    CURRENCY
AMOUNT
SOLD
     VALUE AT
SETTLEMENT
DATE
     VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 
Australian Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    AUD      (57,243,900)         $(51,959,716)         $(53,131,830)         $(1,172,114)   
Swiss Franc,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    CHF      (5,377,000)         (5,772,591)         (5,949,701)         (177,110)   
Danish Krone,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    DKK      (8,991,000)         (1,600,107)         (1,632,062)         (31,955)   
Euro,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    EUR      (20,179,000)         (26,677,160)         (27,304,699)         (627,539)   
British Pound,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    GBP      (60,163,700)         (93,969,788)         (97,343,542)         (3,373,754)   
Hong Kong Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    HKD      (3,457,000)         (445,857)         (445,801)         56   
Israeli Shekel,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    ILS      (504,000)         (138,239)         (142,813)         (4,574)   
Japanese Yen,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    JPY      (3,066,668,000)         (30,762,457)         (31,215,295)         (452,838)   
Norwegian Krone,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    NOK      (112,295,000)         (18,481,288)         (18,620,110)         (138,822)   
Swedish Krona,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    SEK      (174,160,000)         (26,826,592)         (27,050,622)         (224,030)   

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   

 

SALES
CONTRACTS
   COUNTERPARTY    CURRENCY    CURRENCY
AMOUNT
SOLD
     VALUE AT
SETTLEMENT
DATE
     VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 
Singapore Dollar,
Expiring 12/18/13
   The Royal Bank of Scotland    SGD      (545,000)         $(427,319)         $(434,460)         $(7,141)   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
              (257,061,114)         (263,270,935)         (6,209,821)   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
              $76,494,150         $75,577,639         $(916,511)   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Fund is pledged as collateral for forward foreign currency exchange contracts in the amount of $880,063.

AUD - Australian Dollar

CHF - Swiss Franc

DKK - Danish Krone

EUR - Euro

GBP - British Pound

HKD - Hong Kong Dollar

ILS - Israeli Shekel

JPY - Japanese Yen

NOK - Norwegian Krone

NZD - New Zealand Dollar

SEK - Swedish Krona

SGD - Singapore Dollar

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 88.1%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Brazil - 12.3%      
CCR SA (1)      51,000       $ 402,008   
Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar ADR (1)      6,281         289,052   
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo ADR (1)      11,442         113,962   
Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais ADR (1)      31,363         270,976   
Cia Hering (1)      3,199         48,744   
Cia Paranaense de Energia ADR (1)      1,118         15,607   
Cielo SA (1)      2,140         57,944   
CPFL Energia SA ADR (1)      18,084         311,949   
Diagnosticos da America SA (1)      22,900         120,684   
EcoRodovias Infraestrutura e Logistica SA (1)      24,200         166,625   
EDP - Energias do Brasil SA (1)      86,300         467,265   
Light SA (1)      14,300         121,947   
Localiza Rent a Car SA (1)      6,910         103,511   
Lojas Renner SA (1)      900         25,957   
Natura Cosmeticos SA (1)      12,100         271,613   
Souza Cruz SA (1)      36,000         430,610   
Telefonica Brasil SA ADR (1)      10,035         225,185   
Tim Participacoes SA ADR (1)      1,544         36,392   
Tractebel Energia SA (1)      26,900         447,868   
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR (1)      800         19,672   
     

 

 

 
        3,947,571   
     

 

 

 
Chile - 5.5%      
Banco Santander Chile ADR (1)      15,693         412,569   
Cencosud SA (1)      87,856         392,328   
Enersis SA ADR (1)      25,747         413,497   
SACI Falabella (1)      42,478         407,317   
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR (1)      4,778         145,968   
     

 

 

 
        1,771,679   
     

 

 

 
China - 2.0%      
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. ADR (1)      175         13,701   
China Telecom Corp. Ltd., H Shares      46,000         22,715   
PetroChina Co., Ltd. ADR (1)      576         63,331   
Sun Art Retail Group Ltd.      219,000         314,271   
Tencent Holdings Ltd.      200         10,518   
Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp.      8,000         21,220   
Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd., H Shares      22,000         167,520   
Want Want China Holdings Ltd.      5,000         7,603   
ZHuzhou CSR Times Electric Co., Ltd., H Shares      3,000         9,776   
     

 

 

 
        630,655   
     

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 1.3%      
Belle International Holdings Ltd.      54,000         78,514   
China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd.      8,000         35,886   
China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd.      4,000         14,569   
China Mobile Ltd. ADR (1)      2,932         165,453   
China Resources Power Holdings Co., Ltd.      2,000         4,759   
China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd. ADR (1)      1,261         19,445   
GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Ltd.      656,000         83,853   
     

 

 

 
        402,479   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
India - 0.9%      
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. ADR (1)      6,993       $ 264,266   
Infosys Ltd. ADR (1)      600         28,866   
     

 

 

 
        293,132   
     

 

 

 
Indonesia - 3.5%      
Bank Central Asia Tbk PT      209,500         181,024   
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT      35,500         24,377   
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT      17,000         5,977   
Gudang Garam Tbk PT      79,500         240,258   
Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk PT      37,000         84,034   
Perusahaan Gas Negara Persero Tbk PT      375,000         168,485   
Semen Indonesia Persero Tbk PT      73,000         82,064   
Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk PT ADR (1)      9,239         335,468   
     

 

 

 
        1,121,687   
     

 

 

 
Korea, Republic of - 13.0%      
Amorepacific Corp.      101         85,093   
Cheil Industries, Inc.      4,633         395,165   
Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd.      270         24,370   
Daewoo International Corp.      530         18,683   
E-Mart Co., Ltd.      170         38,305   
Hyundai Department Store Co., Ltd.      195         29,236   
Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd.      1,558         305,181   
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.      7,070         192,369   
Hyundai Mobis      765         203,507   
Hyundai Wia Corp.      467         73,566   
Kangwon Land, Inc.      3,550         94,116   
Kia Motors Corp.      938         56,943   
Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.      6,420         160,139   
KT Corp. ADR (1)      25,421         426,310   
KT&G Corp.      5,561         398,312   
LG Chem Ltd.      160         45,753   
LG Display Co., Ltd. †      2,700         65,012   
LG Household & Health Care Ltd.      92         46,695   
LG Uplus Corp. †      20,480         220,147   
Lotte Shopping Co., Ltd.      246         87,072   
NAVER Corp.      512         265,216   
Orion Corp.      143         126,767   
POSCO ADR (1)      133         9,794   
Samsung C&T Corp.      181         10,506   
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. GDR      357         227,054   
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.      453         104,000   
Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd.      1,728         168,062   
Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd.      122         6,918   
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. ADR (1)      12,728         288,926   
     

 

 

 
        4,173,217   
     

 

 

 
Malaysia - 13.4%      
AMMB Holdings Bhd      72,200         164,275   
Axiata Group Bhd      112,700         237,960   
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd      42,600         98,163   
DiGi.Com Bhd      168,800         251,693   
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd      42,800         296,802   
Malayan Banking Bhd      132,700         400,367   
Maxis Bhd      194,800         418,292   
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd      208,200         437,589   
Public Bank Bhd      79,000         429,270   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

56   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Malaysia - 13.4% (continued)      
Sime Darby Bhd      147,300       $ 429,505   
Telekom Malaysia Bhd      260,300         418,492   
Tenaga Nasional Bhd      155,400         430,695   
UMW Holdings Bhd      76,700         278,104   
     

 

 

 
        4,291,207   
     

 

 

 
Mexico - 4.3%      
Alfa SAB de CV, Class A (1)      100,500         270,877   
America Movil SAB de CV, Series L ADR (1)      476         9,430   
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR (1)      3,152         397,089   
Grupo Televisa SAB ADR (1)      9,609         268,571   
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV, Series V (1)      160,200         421,260   
     

 

 

 
        1,367,227   
     

 

 

 
Poland - 3.2%      
PGE SA      63,570         338,659   
Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA      11,544         137,167   
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA      2,983         404,655   
Telekomunikacja Polska SA      57,138         151,948   
     

 

 

 
        1,032,429   
     

 

 

 
Russia - 1.5%      
Lukoil OAO ADR (1)      2,008         127,628   
Magnit OJSC GDR      1,485         91,667   
MMC Norilsk Nickel OJSC ADR (1)      3,815         54,745   
Mobile Telesystems OJSC ADR (1)      1,800         40,068   
Rosneft OAO GDR (1)      17,243         143,979   
Tatneft OAO ADR      751         29,339   
     

 

 

 
        487,426   
     

 

 

 
South Africa - 13.5%      
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. ADR (1)      1,044         13,864   
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. †      4,372         114,429   
Barclays Africa Group Ltd.      2,086         30,603   
Bidvest Group Ltd.      5,211         130,660   
FirstRand Ltd.      96,858         323,062   
Gold Fields Ltd. ADR (1)      32         146   
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.      1,210         55,892   
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd.      118,186         420,681   
Mr Price Group Ltd.      4,933         68,285   
MTN Group Ltd.      8,597         167,885   
Naspers Ltd., N Shares      3,464         320,704   
Nedbank Group Ltd.      21,619         440,426   
Remgro Ltd.      14,326         276,797   
Sanlam Ltd.      34,051         158,641   
Sasol Ltd. ADR (1)      6,199         296,250   
Shoprite Holdings Ltd.      19,439         320,442   
Standard Bank Group Ltd.      37,304         445,372   
Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. †      3,829         13,626   
Tiger Brands Ltd.      3,914         116,617   
Vodacom Group Ltd.      18,737         232,440   
Woolworths Holdings Ltd.      52,510         388,244   
     

 

 

 
        4,335,066   
     

 

 

 
Taiwan - 8.6%      
Acer, Inc. †      13,000         9,038   
Asustek Computer, Inc.      2,000         15,944   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Taiwan - 8.6% (continued)      
Cheng UEI Precision Industry Co., Ltd.      6,059       $ 12,134   
China Petrochemical Development Corp.      60,400         29,699   
China Steel Corp.      129,764         113,863   
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. ADR (1)      13,363         422,004   
Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd. †      39,000         23,079   
Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.      5,000         9,152   
Far Eastern Department Stores Co., Ltd.      24,720         26,006   
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd.      172,000         428,534   
First Financial Holding Co., Ltd.      36,000         21,541   
Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.      35,017         90,925   
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.      60,500         155,264   
HTC Corp.      32,000         142,847   
Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corp.      2,000         7,040   
Powertech Technology, Inc. †      10,000         18,810   
Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp.      2,060         7,347   
Realtek Semiconductor Corp.      24,442         59,711   
Richtek Technology Corp.      13,000         62,262   
Taiwan Cement Corp.      16,000         23,167   
Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd.      120,000         425,630   
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR (1)      24,556         416,470   
Uni-President Enterprises Corp.      108,583         202,310   
Wistron Corp.      34,282         33,246   
     

 

 

 
        2,756,023   
     

 

 

 
Thailand - 3.1%      
Advanced Info Service PCL NVDR      48,000         392,219   
Bangkok Bank PCL NVDR      1,500         9,405   
CP ALL PCL NVDR      224,900         253,640   
PTT Global Chemical PCL NVDR      27,200         64,919   
PTT PCL NVDR      25,500         257,927   
     

 

 

 
        978,110   
     

 

 

 
Turkey - 2.0%      
KOC Holding AS      22,234         102,657   
Turk Hava Yollari      5,773         22,014   
Turk Telekomunikasyon AS      113,027         393,518   
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS †      23,106         135,775   
     

 

 

 
        653,964   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $27,752,539)

        28,241,872   
     

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.5%      
Brazil - 1.5%      
Cia de Bebidas das Americas ADR (1)      9,961         382,004   
Eletropaulo Metropolitana Eletricidade de Sao Paulo SA (1)      22,000         85,169   
Lojas Americanas SA (1)      3,100         22,841   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(cost $480,804)

        490,014   
     

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 8.5%      
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (1)      

(cost $2,719,749)

     66,598         2,715,201   
     

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 1.6%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (a)      

(cost $519,708)

     519,708       $ 519,708   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7%
(cost $31,472,800)

        31,966,795   
     

 

 

 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.3%         98,453   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

   $ 32,065,248   
     

 

 

 

 

Non income-producing security.
(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.

All securities are Level 2 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(1) Level 1 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

ADR - American Depositary Receipt

GDR - Global Depositary Receipt

NVDR - Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

 

SECTOR    VALUE      % OF NET
ASSETS
 
Consumer Discretionary    $ 2,575,206         8.0
Consumer Staples      5,347,362         16.7   
Energy      1,035,861         3.2   
Exchange Traded Fund      2,715,201         8.5   
Financials      4,428,122         13.8   
Health Care      920,060         2.9   
Industrials      2,201,078         6.9   
Information Technology      1,694,800         5.3   
Materials      1,472,630         4.6   
Telecommunication Services      5,865,928         18.3   
Utilities      3,190,839         9.9   
Money Market Funds      519,708         1.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     31,966,795         99.7   
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities      98,453         0.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 32,065,248         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 95.3%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Australia - 16.0%      
AGL Energy Ltd.      7,299       $ 105,142   
ALS Ltd.      4,075         39,918   
Amcor Ltd.      11,547         112,659   
APA Group      14,271         79,512   
ASX Ltd.      2,400         77,282   
Aurizon Holdings Ltd.      18,076         78,979   
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.      311         8,942   
BHP Billiton Ltd.      1,722         57,296   
Boral Ltd.      14,636         65,685   
Brambles Ltd.      8,265         70,285   
Caltex Australia Ltd.      1,180         20,387   
Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd.      11,302         129,433   
Cochlear Ltd.      2,349         132,675   
Commonwealth Bank of Australia      753         50,044   
Computershare Ltd.      222         2,056   
Crown Ltd.      2,043         29,662   
CSL Ltd.      2,120         126,539   
Echo Entertainment Group Ltd.      13,363         34,626   
Incitec Pivot Ltd.      27,818         69,846   
Insurance Australia Group Ltd.      8,050         44,129   
Metcash Ltd.      44,154         131,918   
Newcrest Mining Ltd.      1,208         13,286   
Orica Ltd.      2,718         50,925   
Sonic Healthcare Ltd.      7,743         116,955   
Sydney Airport      18,501         67,864   
Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.      12,534         38,371   
Tatts Group Ltd.      43,152         124,815   
Telstra Corp. Ltd.      58,563         271,744   
Transurban Group      20,147         127,900   
Wesfarmers Ltd.      7,018         269,606   
Woodside Petroleum Ltd.      3,386         121,163   
Woolworths Ltd.      8,306         271,425   
WorleyParsons Ltd.      2,482         56,426   
     

 

 

 
        2,997,495   
     

 

 

 
Belgium - 1.1%      
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV      75         7,440   
Belgacom SA      5,258         139,847   
Delhaize Group SA      827         52,120   
Umicore SA      225         10,926   
     

 

 

 
        210,333   
     

 

 

 
Canada - 16.7%      
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (1)      129         3,416   
Alimentation Couche Tard, Inc., Class B (1)      2,097         130,741   
Bank of Montreal (1)      2,403         160,387   
Bank of Nova Scotia (1)      3,780         216,514   
Barrick Gold Corp. (1)      433         8,063   
BCE, Inc. (1)      6,246         266,928   
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (1)      1,983         157,978   
Canadian National Railway Co. (1)      1,211         122,705   
Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A (1)      588         52,078   
Eldorado Gold Corp. (1)      7,459         50,328   
Enbridge, Inc. (1)      1,242         51,872   
Franco-Nevada Corp. (1)      2,055         93,229   
Goldcorp, Inc. (1)      1,369         35,619   
Husky Energy, Inc. (1)      2,100         60,387   
IAMGOLD Corp. (1)      19,247         91,933   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Canada - 16.7% (continued)      
Imperial Oil Ltd. (1)      3,071       $ 134,849   
Intact Financial Corp. (1)      3,004         180,173   
Kinross Gold Corp. (1)      7,291         36,736   
Loblaw Cos., Ltd. (1)      2,096         92,606   
Metro, Inc. (1)      1,674         104,709   
National Bank of Canada (1)      1,773         146,429   
Pembina Pipeline Corp. (1)      1,360         45,076   
Potash Corp of Saskatchewan, Inc. (1)      2,340         73,172   
Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B (1)      1,637         70,387   
Royal Bank of Canada (1)      1,202         77,018   
Shaw Communications, Inc., Class B (1)      1,604         37,248   
Silver Wheaton Corp. (1)      2,452         60,749   
Tim Hortons, Inc. (1)      4,123         239,122   
Toronto-Dominion Bank/The (1)      1,499         134,962   
TransCanada Corp. (1)      1,897         83,335   
Yamana Gold, Inc. (1)      11,671         121,350   
     

 

 

 
        3,140,099   
     

 

 

 
Colombia - 0.2%      
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (1)      1,756         34,675   
     

 

 

 
Denmark - 1.9%      
Coloplast A/S, Class B      2,779         158,283   
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B      877         148,532   
Novozymes A/S, B Shares      1,537         58,825   
     

 

 

 
        365,640   
     

 

 

 
Finland - 0.1%      
Kone OYJ, Class B      261         23,313   
     

 

 

 
France - 4.0%      
Air Liquide SA      34         4,738   
Danone SA      2,307         173,703   
Dassault Systemes SA      819         109,315   
Essilor International SA      827         88,944   
Iliad SA      118         27,525   
L’Oreal SA      848         145,557   
Pernod Ricard SA      245         30,423   
SES SA FDR      361         10,330   
Sodexo      341         31,821   
Total SA      2,064         119,635   
     

 

 

 
        741,991   
     

 

 

 
Germany - 3.3%      
Adidas AG      637         69,096   
Bayer AG      834         98,354   
Beiersdorf AG      2,408         213,800   
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA      860         55,913   
Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA      403         50,030   
Merck KGaA      117         18,262   
Metro AG      1,044         41,459   
SAP AG      1,098         81,203   
     

 

 

 
        628,117   
     

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 3.8%      
CLP Holdings Ltd.      21,000         171,031   
Hang Seng Bank Ltd.      6,700         109,265   
Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.      65,900         158,635   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Hong Kong - 3.8% (continued)      
Power Assets Holdings Ltd.      18,500       $ 165,633   
SJM Holdings Ltd.      35,000         98,621   
Wynn Macau Ltd.      4,800         16,408   
     

 

 

 
        719,593   
     

 

 

 
Italy - 0.6%      
Luxottica Group SpA      2,084         110,435   
     

 

 

 
Japan - 16.5%      
Aeon Co., Ltd.      200         2,761   
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.      2,000         26,314   
Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.      1,400         36,856   
Astellas Pharma, Inc.      1,800         91,944   
Bank of Yokohama Ltd./The      2,000         11,470   
Brother Industries Ltd.      5,700         64,537   
Canon, Inc.      2,500         80,048   
Central Japan Railway Co.      500         64,177   
Chiba Bank Ltd./The      4,000         29,294   
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      6,500         133,667   
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.      1,000         10,602   
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.      1,800         32,691   
Dentsu, Inc.      300         11,444   
East Japan Railway Co.      300         25,855   
Eisai Co., Ltd.      1,200         48,836   
FamilyMart Co., Ltd.      1,600         69,302   
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.      200         75,430   
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.      800         19,280   
Hoya Corp.      3,100         73,330   
Inpex Corp.      4,000         47,274   
Japan Tobacco, Inc.      500         18,025   
JSR Corp.      400         7,442   
JX Holdings, Inc.      1,100         5,717   
Kao Corp.      3,100         96,809   
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd.      20,000         47,115   
KDDI Corp.      400         20,556   
Konica Minolta, Inc.      3,500         29,483   
Kuraray Co., Ltd.      1,300         15,625   
Lawson, Inc.      700         54,883   
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp.      300         4,210   
Namco Bandai Holdings, Inc.      2,800         52,358   
Nikon Corp.      500         8,764   
Nippon Express Co., Ltd.      12,000         60,299   
Nippon Meat Packers, Inc.      4,000         57,411   
Nippon Yusen KK      3,000         9,514   
Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.      150         13,736   
NTT DOCOMO, Inc.      10,100         163,662   
Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.      2,000         19,909   
Omron Corp.      1,400         50,713   
Oriental Land Co., Ltd.      200         33,073   
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.      33,000         140,676   
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.      3,900         113,083   
Secom Co., Ltd.      1,400         87,749   
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.      2,000         20,400   
Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.      2,600         95,316   
Shimamura Co., Ltd.      1,200         119,478   
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.      200         12,271   
Shionogi & Co., Ltd.      100         2,105   
Shiseido Co., Ltd.      600         10,807   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Japan - 16.5% (continued)      
Shizuoka Bank Ltd./The      4,000       $ 45,630   
Suzuki Motor Corp.      900         21,692   
Sysmex Corp.      200         12,790   
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      1,000         47,230   
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.      22,000         120,668   
Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.      1,000         8,082   
Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.      4,000         117,444   
Trend Micro, Inc.      1,800         67,264   
Unicharm Corp.      1,300         76,078   
West Japan Railway Co.      800         34,300   
Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.      7,200         162,609   
Yaskawa Electric Corp.      4,000         56,508   
     

 

 

 
        3,096,596   
     

 

 

 
Netherlands - 2.2%      
Gemalto NV      55         5,904   
Koninklijke Ahold NV      13,948         241,652   
Unilever NV CVA      4,299         164,078   
     

 

 

 
        411,634   
     

 

 

 
Norway - 1.3%      
Orkla ASA      1,139         8,298   
Statoil ASA      4,496         102,118   
Telenor ASA      6,161         140,800   
     

 

 

 
        251,216   
     

 

 

 
Singapore - 2.3%      
DBS Group Holdings Ltd.      2,000         26,181   
Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.      139,000         57,645   
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.      6,000         49,307   
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.      85,000         253,138   
United Overseas Bank Ltd.      1,000         16,495   
Wilmar International Ltd.      15,000         37,917   
     

 

 

 
        440,683   
     

 

 

 
Spain - 1.0%      
Enagas SA      415         10,170   
Inditex SA      878         135,434   
Telefonica SA      2,233         34,715   
     

 

 

 
        180,319   
     

 

 

 
Sweden - 3.1%      
Elekta AB, B Shares      1,214         19,574   
Hennes & Mauritz AB, B Shares      5,244         227,833   
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, B Shares      474         11,945   
Swedish Match AB      3,264         115,153   
Tele2 AB, B Shares      15,711         200,847   
     

 

 

 
        575,352   
     

 

 

 
Switzerland - 5.1%      
Kuehne + Nagel International AG      1,032         135,361   
Nestle SA      3,921         273,428   
Novartis AG      3,246         249,676   
Roche Holding AG      303         81,772   
SGS SA      41         97,986   
Swisscom AG      229         110,040   
Syngenta AG      36         14,714   
     

 

 

 
        962,977   
     

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

60   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
United Kingdom - 15.7%      
Associated British Foods PLC      6,170       $ 187,259   
AstraZeneca PLC      5,280         274,481   
British American Tobacco PLC      2,384         125,468   
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC      4,156         58,523   
Burberry Group PLC      821         21,725   
Centrica PLC      37,383         223,734   
Compass Group PLC      9,298         127,903   
Diageo PLC      396         12,588   
Experian PLC      561         10,681   
Fresnillo PLC      267         4,204   
GlaxoSmithKline PLC      3,421         86,013   
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC      2,019         74,637   
J Sainsbury PLC      7,461         47,286   
Marks & Spencer Group PLC      4,636         37,251   
National Grid PLC      19,332         228,361   
Next PLC      481         40,189   
Pearson PLC      795         16,179   
Randgold Resources Ltd.      394         28,244   
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC      2,935         214,593   
Rexam PLC      3,950         30,781   
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B Shares      2,950         101,783   
SABMiller PLC      623         31,687   
Sage Group PLC/The      3,363         17,958   
Shire PLC      4,086         163,459   
Smith & Nephew PLC      9,399         117,262   
SSE PLC      9,272         221,133   
Tesco PLC      2,518         14,639   
Unilever PLC      3,861         150,117   
United Utilities Group PLC      552         6,174   
Whitbread PLC      1,298         62,263   
WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC      44,777         203,018   
     

 

 

 
        2,939,593   
     

 

 

 
United States - 0.4%      
Thomson Reuters Corp. (1)      2,138         74,764   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $16,994,869)

        17,904,825   
     

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.8%      
Germany - 0.8%      

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
(cost $133,153)

     1,444         148,816   
     

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 2.6%      
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (1)      

(cost $436,055)

     7,689         490,481   
     

 

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 1.2%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (a)      

(cost $224,877)

     224,877         224,877   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9%
(cost $17,788,954)

        18,768,999   
     

 

 

 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.1%         14,495   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

   $ 18,783,494   
     

 

 

 
(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.

All securities are Level 2 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(1) Level 1 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

CVA - Dutch Certificate of Shares

FDR - Fiduciary Depositary Receipt

 

SECTOR    VALUE      % OF NET
ASSETS
 
Consumer Discretionary    $ 2,051,075         10.9
Consumer Staples      4,577,168         24.4   
Energy      984,699         5.2   
Financials      1,541,499         8.2   
Health Care      2,532,105         13.5   
Industrials      1,305,202         6.9   
Information Technology      657,598         3.5   
Materials      1,073,237         5.7   
Mutual Fund      490,481         2.6   
Telecommunication Services      1,700,189         9.1   
Utilities      1,630,869         8.7   
Money Market Funds      224,877         1.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     18,768,999         99.9   
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities      14,495         0.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 18,783,494         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 89.6%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 13.0%      
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.      4,262       $ 352,382   
Amazon.com, Inc. †      7,512         2,348,552   
AutoZone, Inc. †      3,160         1,335,827   
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. †      11,108         859,315   
Best Buy Co., Inc.      3,500         131,250   
Big Lots, Inc. †      6,849         254,029   
Buckle, Inc./The      7,278         393,376   
Carnival Corp.      8,921         291,181   
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. †      2,159         925,563   
Discovery Communications, Inc., Class A †      300         25,326   
Dollar Tree, Inc. †      21,270         1,215,793   
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.      7,616         548,504   
Gap, Inc./The      3,679         148,190   
Home Depot, Inc./The      23,683         1,796,356   
Lowe’s Cos., Inc.      6,800         323,748   
McDonald’s Corp.      20,051         1,929,107   
NIKE, Inc., Class B      2,958         214,869   
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. †      5,249         669,720   
Panera Bread Co., Class A †      3,450         546,928   
PetSmart, Inc.      14,869         1,133,910   
priceline.com, Inc. †      1,268         1,281,885   
Ralph Lauren Corp.      876         144,303   
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., Class A      10,866         848,743   
Starbucks Corp.      12,810         985,986   
Target Corp.      17,798         1,138,716   
Time Warner, Inc.      10,567         695,414   
TJX Cos., Inc.      10,540         594,351   
Tractor Supply Co.      6,596         443,053   
Tupperware Brands Corp.      3,334         287,958   
Viacom, Inc., Class B      1,413         118,099   
Yum! Brands, Inc.      14,063         1,003,958   
     

 

 

 
        22,986,392   
     

 

 

 
Consumer Staples - 19.1%      
Altria Group, Inc.      67,827         2,329,857   
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.      17,155         631,990   
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B      8,555         582,852   
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.      21,971         1,319,359   
Clorox Co./The      6,979         570,324   
Coca-Cola Co./The      24,055         911,203   
Colgate-Palmolive Co.      40,370         2,393,941   
Costco Wholesale Corp.      20,323         2,339,584   
CVS Caremark Corp.      1,019         57,828   
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc./The, Class A      7,956         556,124   
General Mills, Inc.      17,154         822,020   
Hershey Co./The      22,851         2,113,717   
Hormel Foods Corp.      10,249         431,688   
JM Smucker Co./The      1,585         166,488   
Kellogg Co.      6,276         368,589   
Kimberly-Clark Corp.      24,450         2,303,679   
Kroger Co./The      4,101         165,434   
Lorillard, Inc.      9,933         444,800   
McCormick & Co., Inc.      16,680         1,079,196   
Monster Beverage Corp. †      10,603         554,007   
PepsiCo, Inc.      27,102         2,154,609   
Philip Morris International, Inc.      24,508         2,122,148   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Staples - 19.1% (continued)      
Procter & Gamble Co./The      25,321       $ 1,914,014   
Reynolds American, Inc.      44,134         2,152,857   
Sysco Corp.      42,544         1,354,176   
Walgreen Co.      15,755         847,619   
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.      32,011         2,367,534   
Whole Foods Market, Inc.      11,265         659,003   
     

 

 

 
        33,714,640   
     

 

 

 
Energy - 1.4%      
CARBO Ceramics, Inc.      4,139         410,216   
Chevron Corp.      5,030         611,145   
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.      900         56,088   
EOG Resources, Inc.      900         152,352   
Exxon Mobil Corp.      10,632         914,777   
Occidental Petroleum Corp.      2,594         242,643   
     

 

 

 
        2,387,221   
     

 

 

 
Financials - 10.3%      
ACE Ltd. (Switzerland)      10,264         960,300   
Aon PLC (United Kingdom)      9,000         669,960   
Bank of Hawaii Corp.      23,363         1,272,115   
BB&T Corp.      3,286         110,902   
Chubb Corp./The      22,545         2,012,367   
City National Corp.      5,231         348,698   
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.      21,776         1,536,297   
Everest Re Group Ltd.      11,770         1,711,476   
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.      1,561         16,187   
M&T Bank Corp.      13,451         1,505,436   
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.      12,307         535,970   
New York Community Bancorp, Inc.      76,278         1,152,561   
Northern Trust Corp.      19,974         1,086,386   
People’s United Financial, Inc.      131,916         1,896,952   
Progressive Corp./The      23,226         632,444   
SVB Financial Group †      533         46,035   
Travelers Cos., Inc./The      14,343         1,215,856   
US Bancorp      26,216         958,981   
WR Berkley Corp.      12,360         529,750   
     

 

 

 
        18,198,673   
     

 

 

 
Health Care - 15.5%      
Abbott Laboratories      35,102         1,165,035   
Aetna, Inc.      11,432         731,877   
Allergan, Inc.      8,976         811,879   
AmerisourceBergen Corp.      22,423         1,370,045   
Amgen, Inc.      293         32,798   
Baxter International, Inc.      5,285         347,172   
Becton Dickinson and Co.      13,502         1,350,470   
Biogen Idec, Inc. †      4,277         1,029,731   
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.      11,757         544,114   
Cardinal Health, Inc.      13,224         689,632   
Celgene Corp. †      493         75,888   
Cerner Corp. †      11,197         588,402   
CR Bard, Inc.      7,504         864,461   
DENTSPLY International, Inc.      800         34,728   
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. †      4,769         332,065   
Eli Lilly & Co.      32,528         1,637,134   
Forest Laboratories, Inc. †      6,131         262,345   
Gilead Sciences, Inc. †      800         50,272   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

62   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Health Care - 15.5% (continued)      
Henry Schein, Inc. †      4,938       $ 512,071   
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. †      11,483         1,144,281   
Johnson & Johnson      24,793         2,149,305   
Laboratory Corp of America Holdings †      14,617         1,449,129   
McKesson Corp.      14,261         1,829,686   
MEDNAX, Inc. †      3,472         348,589   
Medtronic, Inc.      13,531         720,526   
Merck & Co., Inc.      31,385         1,494,240   
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. †      2,848         683,776   
Myriad Genetics, Inc. †      13,946         327,731   
Omnicare, Inc.      7,300         405,150   
Patterson Cos., Inc.      16,133         648,547   
Pfizer, Inc.      19,470         558,984   
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.      589         36,394   
ResMed, Inc.      3,300         174,306   
Stryker Corp.      19,409         1,311,854   
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      10,578         757,491   
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      4,600         348,772   
Waters Corp. †      300         31,863   
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.      5,177         425,239   
     

 

 

 
        27,275,982   
     

 

 

 
Industrials - 5.0%      
3M Co.      9,246         1,104,065   
Cintas Corp.      16,782         859,238   
Danaher Corp.      1,749         121,241   
Dun & Bradstreet Corp./The      2,441         253,498   
Equifax, Inc.      2,815         168,478   
Fastenal Co.      2,400         120,600   
FedEx Corp.      1,800         205,398   
General Dynamics Corp.      1,185         103,711   
Honeywell International, Inc.      1,169         97,074   
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. †      401         23,330   
Knight Transportation, Inc.      7,433         122,793   
Landstar System, Inc.      3,641         203,823   
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A      7,535         612,972   
Northrop Grumman Corp.      1,954         186,138   
Raytheon Co.      8,745         673,977   
Republic Services, Inc.      6,994         233,320   
Stericycle, Inc. †      14,806         1,708,612   
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B      4,339         396,455   
United Technologies Corp.      837         90,245   
Waste Management, Inc.      30,390         1,253,284   
Werner Enterprises, Inc.      1,986         46,333   
WW Grainger, Inc.      945         247,316   
     

 

 

 
        8,831,901   
     

 

 

 
Information Technology - 13.2%      
Accenture PLC, Class A (Ireland)      5,360         394,710   
Adobe Systems, Inc. †      8,871         460,760   
ADTRAN, Inc.      13,206         351,808   
Akamai Technologies, Inc. †      4,600         237,820   
Analog Devices, Inc.      14,334         674,415   
Atmel Corp. †      16,071         119,568   
Autodesk, Inc. †      11,991         493,669   
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.      29,271         2,118,635   
Broadcom Corp., Class A      11,443         297,632   
Citrix Systems, Inc. †      854         60,301   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Information Technology - 13.2% (continued)      
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A †      3,200       $ 262,784   
Dell, Inc.      22,407         308,544   
F5 Networks, Inc. †      7,418         636,168   
FactSet Research Systems, Inc.      8,820         962,262   
FLIR Systems, Inc.      10,300         323,420   
Google, Inc., Class A †      1,948         1,706,273   
Harris Corp.      2,898         171,851   
IAC/InterActiveCorp      400         21,868   
Informatica Corp. †      1,073         41,815   
Intel Corp.      24,088         552,097   
International Business Machines Corp.      11,330         2,098,089   
Intuit, Inc.      24,613         1,632,088   
KLA-Tencor Corp.      9,474         576,493   
Leidos Holdings, Inc.      2,075         94,454   
Linear Technology Corp.      28,366         1,124,996   
Marvell Technology Group Ltd.      9,507         109,331   
Mastercard, Inc., Class A      1,906         1,282,319   
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.      6,300         187,740   
Microchip Technology, Inc.      989         39,847   
Microsoft Corp.      4,865         162,053   
NetApp, Inc.      3,328         141,839   
Paychex, Inc.      35,450         1,440,688   
QLogic Corp. †      9,500         103,930   
Red Hat, Inc. †      9,664         445,897   
Science Applications International Corp. †      1,186         40,018   
Sohu.com, Inc. (China) †      5,811         458,081   
Synopsys, Inc. †      5,672         213,834   
Teradata Corp. †      6,329         350,880   
Texas Instruments, Inc.      4,334         174,530   
Total System Services, Inc.      11,650         342,743   
VeriSign, Inc. †      2,300         117,047   
Visa, Inc., Class A      6,849         1,308,844   
VMware, Inc., Class A †      3,533         285,820   
Xilinx, Inc.      7,404         346,951   
     

 

 

 
        23,274,912   
     

 

 

 
Materials - 1.2%      
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.      1,627         133,902   
Intrepid Potash, Inc.      9,600         150,528   
Nucor Corp.      1,000         49,020   
PPG Industries, Inc.      1,500         250,590   
Sherwin-Williams Co./The      3,170         577,511   
Sigma-Aldrich Corp.      10,748         916,804   
     

 

 

 
        2,078,355   
     

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services - 1.5%      
AT&T, Inc.      38,564         1,304,235   
tw telecom, Inc. †      15,225         454,695   
Verizon Communications, Inc.      19,802         923,961   
     

 

 

 
        2,682,891   
     

 

 

 
Utilities - 9.4%      
Alliant Energy Corp.      6,766         335,255   
American Electric Power Co., Inc.      12,279         532,295   
American Water Works Co., Inc.      17,732         731,977   
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.      10,092         241,905   
Consolidated Edison, Inc.      16,830         928,006   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Utilities - 9.4% (continued)      
Dominion Resources, Inc.      29,426       $ 1,838,536   
DTE Energy Co.      23,010         1,518,200   
Duke Energy Corp.      10,744         717,484   
Exelon Corp.      5,183         153,624   
National Fuel Gas Co.      7,400         508,824   
NextEra Energy, Inc.      6,575         527,052   
NiSource, Inc.      4,921         152,010   
Northeast Utilities      1,558         64,267   
OGE Energy Corp.      14,221         513,236   
PG&E Corp.      23,688         969,313   
Pinnacle West Capital Corp.      3,094         169,366   
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.      27,575         908,045   
Questar Corp.      38,258         860,422   
SCANA Corp.      7,584         349,167   
Sempra Energy      18,021         1,542,598   
Southern Co.      33,737         1,389,290   
TECO Energy, Inc.      4,209         69,617   
UGI Corp.      12,875         503,799   
Westar Energy, Inc.      600         18,390   
Wisconsin Energy Corp.      20,766         838,531   
Xcel Energy, Inc.      7,791         215,110   
     

 

 

 
        16,596,319   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $156,252,115)

        158,027,286   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 6.7%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (2)(a)      

(cost $11,807,889)

     11,807,889       $ 11,807,889   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 96.3% (cost $168,060,004)

        169,835,175   
     

 

 

 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 3.7% (b)         6,561,092   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 176,396,267   
     

 

 

 

All securities are United States companies, unless noted otherwise in parentheses.

Non income-producing security.
(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.
(b) Includes depreciation on futures contracts.

All securities are Level 1 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(2) Level 2 security (See Note 4).

 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

64   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                

Open futures contracts outstanding at September 30, 2013:

Exchange Traded

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
   COUNTERPARTY    DESCRIPTION    EXPIRATION DATE      VALUE AT
TRADE DATE
     VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
 
Long Contracts:                  
121    Goldman Sachs    S&P 500 E-Mini Futures      December 20, 2013         $10,200,579         $10,129,515         $(71,064)   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash held as collateral with Goldman Sachs for futures contracts was $385,071 at September 30, 2013.


Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR MOMENTUM FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 97.9%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 22.3%      
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.      2,300       $ 190,164   
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.      22,900         320,371   
AutoNation, Inc. †      14,700         766,899   
AutoZone, Inc. †      1,400         591,822   
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. †      2,300         177,928   
Best Buy Co., Inc.      41,900         1,571,250   
Big Lots, Inc. †      7,800         289,302   
Brinker International, Inc.      12,400         502,572   
Brunswick Corp.      20,700         826,137   
Buckle, Inc./The      7,400         399,970   
Cabela’s, Inc. †      11,000         693,330   
Carter’s, Inc.      7,700         584,353   
CBS Corp., Class B      73,900         4,076,324   
Chico’s FAS, Inc.      25,500         424,830   
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. †      1,900         814,530   
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.      15,800         501,492   
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Class A †      1,300         10,660   
Comcast Corp., Class A      40,500         1,828,575   
CST Brands, Inc.      7,300         217,540   
Dana Holding Corp.      34,800         794,832   
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.      4,600         245,548   
Dillard’s, Inc., Class A      10,500         822,150   
Discovery Communications, Inc., Class A †      45,266         3,821,356   
DISH Network Corp., Class A      43,800         1,971,438   
Dollar General Corp. †      19,200         1,084,032   
Dollar Tree, Inc. †      17,900         1,023,164   
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.      10,800         733,860   
DR Horton, Inc.      34,900         678,107   
DSW, Inc., Class A      6,600         563,112   
Expedia, Inc.      20,700         1,072,053   
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.      4,900         352,898   
Foot Locker, Inc.      24,400         828,136   
Ford Motor Co.      581,500         9,809,905   
Fossil Group, Inc. †      6,900         802,056   
GameStop Corp., Class A      31,300         1,554,045   
Gannett Co., Inc.      56,300         1,508,277   
Gap, Inc./The      30,400         1,224,512   
General Motors Co. †      210,800         7,582,476   
Gentex Corp.      13,000         332,670   
Genuine Parts Co.      16,500         1,334,685   
GNC Holdings, Inc., Class A      12,900         704,727   
Groupon, Inc. †      64,800         726,408   
H&R Block, Inc.      25,400         677,164   
Harley-Davidson, Inc.      13,200         847,968   
Hasbro, Inc.      3,200         150,848   
Home Depot, Inc./The      129,400         9,814,990   
HSN, Inc.      8,000         428,960   
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A †      10,100         433,896   
Jarden Corp. †      13,800         667,920   
Johnson Controls, Inc.      69,700         2,892,550   
L Brands, Inc.      15,600         953,160   
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A †      12,300         578,469   
Las Vegas Sands Corp.      93,400         6,203,628   
Lennar Corp., Class A      38,200         1,352,280   
Liberty Global PLC, Class A (United Kingdom) †      9,000         714,150   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 22.3% (continued)      
Liberty Interactive Corp., Series A †      25,100       $ 589,097   
LKQ Corp. †      47,000         1,497,420   
Lowe’s Cos., Inc.      124,900         5,946,489   
Macy’s, Inc.      12,600         545,202   
Madison Square Garden Co./The, Class A †      11,000         638,770   
Marriott International, Inc., Class A      9,100         382,746   
Mattel, Inc.      48,600         2,034,396   
MGM Resorts International †      96,100         1,964,284   
Mohawk Industries, Inc. †      11,600         1,510,900   
Netflix, Inc. †      19,500         6,029,595   
News Corp., Class A †      74,725         1,200,083   
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. †      7,200         918,648   
Panera Bread Co., Class A †      2,400         380,472   
PetSmart, Inc.      9,200         701,592   
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.      24,000         468,480   
Polaris Industries, Inc.      10,200         1,317,636   
priceline.com, Inc. †      4,900         4,953,655   
PulteGroup, Inc.      148,900         2,456,850   
PVH Corp.      9,800         1,163,162   
Rent-A-Center, Inc.      8,000         304,800   
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. †      22,600         591,216   
Signet Jewelers Ltd. (Bermuda)      3,900         279,435   
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A      25,000         838,000   
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.      933,500         3,612,645   
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.      32,600         1,101,554   
Standard Pacific Corp. †      136,800         1,082,088   
Starbucks Corp.      71,834         5,529,063   
Starz, Class A †      20,900         587,917   
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. †      2,600         114,296   
Tenneco, Inc. †      3,100         156,550   
Tesla Motors, Inc. †      32,700         6,324,834   
Time Warner Cable, Inc.      12,300         1,372,680   
Time Warner, Inc.      113,300         7,456,273   
TJX Cos., Inc.      1,700         95,863   
Toll Brothers, Inc. †      43,000         1,394,490   
Tractor Supply Co.      16,000         1,074,720   
TripAdvisor, Inc. †      35,000         2,654,400   
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. †      42,500         3,030,675   
Tupperware Brands Corp.      4,600         397,302   
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.      275,700         9,235,950   
Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. †      8,300         991,518   
Under Armour, Inc., Class A †      13,800         1,096,410   
Urban Outfitters, Inc. †      12,700         466,979   
VF Corp.      4,600         915,630   
Viacom, Inc., Class B      42,800         3,577,224   
Walt Disney Co./The      12,800         825,472   
Whirlpool Corp.      21,900         3,207,036   
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.      8,400         489,132   
Wyndham Worldwide Corp.      26,300         1,603,511   
Wynn Resorts Ltd.      3,900         616,239   
     

 

 

 
        175,797,858   
     

 

 

 
Consumer Staples - 3.8%      
Beam, Inc.      5,400         349,110   
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B      14,700         1,001,511   
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.      5,900         433,650   
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.      12,500         750,625   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Staples - 3.8% (continued)      
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.      23,723       $ 953,902   
ConAgra Foods, Inc.      17,800         540,052   
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A †      32,500         1,865,500   
CVS Caremark Corp.      6,100         346,175   
Darling International, Inc. †      15,500         327,980   
Dean Foods Co. †      15,900         306,870   
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc./The, Class A      24,500         1,712,550   
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. †      45,900         3,457,647   
Hain Celestial Group, Inc./The †      7,600         586,112   
Hershey Co./The      16,700         1,544,750   
Hillshire Brands Co.      8,960         275,430   
Hormel Foods Corp.      19,500         821,340   
Ingredion, Inc.      4,600         304,382   
JM Smucker Co./The      6,800         714,272   
Kimberly-Clark Corp.      5,600         527,632   
Kroger Co./The      39,200         1,581,328   
McCormick & Co., Inc.      12,000         776,400   
Monster Beverage Corp. †      11,200         585,200   
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A      5,900         564,866   
Pricesmart, Inc.      7,900         752,396   
Rite Aid Corp. †      378,900         1,803,564   
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. †      4,700         314,101   
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A      22,700         641,956   
Walgreen Co.      81,200         4,368,560   
WhiteWave Foods Co., Class A †      11,568         231,013   
Whole Foods Market, Inc.      30,000         1,755,000   
     

 

 

 
        30,193,874   
     

 

 

 
Energy - 6.0%      
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. †      7,100         390,784   
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.      115,900         4,325,388   
Cameron International Corp. †      24,100         1,406,717   
CARBO Ceramics, Inc.      3,900         386,529   
Cheniere Energy, Inc. †      24,100         822,774   
Cobalt International Energy, Inc. †      28,800         715,968   
Continental Resources, Inc. †      9,100         976,066   
CVR Energy, Inc.      12,300         473,796   
Dresser-Rand Group, Inc. †      3,600         224,640   
Energen Corp.      2,800         213,892   
Energy XXI Bermuda Ltd. (Bermuda)      4,500         135,900   
EOG Resources, Inc.      21,800         3,690,304   
EQT Corp.      8,600         762,992   
Golar LNG Ltd. (Bermuda)      10,300         388,001   
Gulfport Energy Corp. †      41,600         2,676,544   
Halliburton Co.      57,680         2,777,292   
Hess Corp.      40,700         3,147,738   
HollyFrontier Corp.      27,100         1,141,181   
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. †      51,900         625,914   
Marathon Oil Corp.      43,500         1,517,280   
Marathon Petroleum Corp.      45,000         2,894,400   
Noble Energy, Inc.      23,600         1,581,436   
Oceaneering International, Inc.      7,300         593,052   
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.      32,200         688,436   
Phillips 66      53,900         3,116,498   
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.      22,500         4,248,000   
Rosetta Resources, Inc. †      10,000         544,600   
Seadrill Ltd. (Bermuda)      20,500         924,140   
SM Energy Co.      8,300         640,677   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Energy - 6.0% (continued)      
Targa Resources Corp.      9,600       $ 700,416   
Tesoro Corp.      20,700         910,386   
Tidewater, Inc.      2,900         171,941   
Valero Energy Corp.      57,800         1,973,870   
Western Refining, Inc.      37,700         1,132,508   
World Fuel Services Corp.      7,000         261,170   
     

 

 

 
        47,181,230   
     

 

 

 
Financials - 20.5%      
Allstate Corp./The      65,400         3,305,970   
American Capital Ltd. †      144,100         1,981,375   
American Express Co.      8,500         641,920   
American Financial Group, Inc.      8,200         443,292   
American International Group, Inc.      189,600         9,220,248   
American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. REIT      44,100         538,020   
Aon PLC (United Kingdom)      11,400         848,616   
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Bermuda) †      13,000         703,690   
Bank of America Corp.      1,356,600         18,721,080   
Bank of New York Mellon Corp./The      41,300         1,246,847   
BB&T Corp.      32,600         1,100,250   
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B †      700         79,457   
BlackRock, Inc.      2,800         757,736   
Capital One Financial Corp.      7,100         488,054   
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.      26,600         330,638   
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. REIT      22,000         420,200   
Charles Schwab Corp./The      164,200         3,471,188   
Chubb Corp./The      10,500         937,230   
Cincinnati Financial Corp.      26,000         1,226,160   
Citigroup, Inc.      373,200         18,103,932   
CME Group, Inc.      20,500         1,514,540   
Corrections Corp of America REIT      18,552         640,972   
Discover Financial Services      51,400         2,597,756   
Douglas Emmett, Inc. REIT      8,500         199,495   
Erie Indemnity Co., Class A      2,000         144,940   
Everest Re Group Ltd.      4,800         697,968   
Extra Space Storage, Inc. REIT      11,900         544,425   
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A      47,700         1,268,820   
Fifth Third Bancorp      103,800         1,872,552   
Franklin Resources, Inc.      56,700         2,866,185   
General Growth Properties, Inc. REIT      109,100         2,104,539   
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A †      250,400         3,202,616   
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc./The      64,700         10,236,187   
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.      116,200         3,616,144   
Huntington Bancshares, Inc.      70,400         581,504   
Invesco Ltd.      39,300         1,253,670   
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      334,900         17,310,981   
KeyCorp      59,300         676,020   
Lincoln National Corp.      76,600         3,216,434   
M&T Bank Corp.      4,900         548,408   
Macerich Co./The REIT      7,100         400,724   
McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.      24,400         1,600,396   
MetLife, Inc.      95,700         4,493,115   
MGIC Investment Corp. †      106,300         773,864   
Moody’s Corp.      18,400         1,294,072   
Morgan Stanley      331,800         8,942,010   
NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc./The      5,000         160,450   
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. †      18,900         1,062,747   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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AQR MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Financials - 20.5% (continued)      
Ocwen Financial Corp. †      48,900       $ 2,727,153   
PartnerRe Ltd. (Bermuda)      6,800         622,472   
Post Properties, Inc. REIT      5,900         265,618   
Principal Financial Group, Inc.      35,700         1,528,674   
Prudential Financial, Inc.      54,400         4,242,112   
Rayonier, Inc. REIT      13,850         770,752   
Regions Financial Corp.      174,400         1,614,944   
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.      4,100         371,173   
Rouse Properties, Inc. REIT      303         6,236   
Signature Bank †      5,800         530,816   
SLM Corp.      29,600         737,040   
State Street Corp.      64,100         4,214,575   
SunTrust Banks, Inc.      72,900         2,363,418   
Torchmark Corp.      9,400         680,090   
Travelers Cos., Inc./The      13,600         1,152,872   
Weingarten Realty Investors REIT      5,400         158,382   
Weyerhaeuser Co. REIT      38,400         1,099,392   
WR Berkley Corp.      13,700         587,182   
     

 

 

 
        162,060,338   
     

 

 

 
Health Care - 12.4%      
Actavis, Inc. †      19,600         2,822,400   
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      9,200         788,532   
Aetna, Inc.      48,300         3,092,166   
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      13,600         1,579,776   
Align Technology, Inc. †      13,100         630,372   
AmerisourceBergen Corp.      12,400         757,640   
Amgen, Inc.      26,000         2,910,440   
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      120,400         634,508   
Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      47,800         879,520   
athenahealth, Inc. †      6,800         738,208   
Baxter International, Inc.      12,700         834,263   
Biogen Idec, Inc. †      27,500         6,620,900   
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. †      13,400         967,748   
Boston Scientific Corp. †      207,300         2,433,702   
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. †      19,500         512,850   
Catamaran Corp. †      43,600         2,003,420   
Celgene Corp. †      50,800         7,819,644   
Cepheid, Inc. †      11,200         437,248   
Cerner Corp. †      31,000         1,629,050   
Cigna Corp.      40,200         3,089,772   
Community Health Systems, Inc.      16,800         697,200   
Cooper Cos., Inc./The      7,400         959,706   
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      8,600         546,530   
DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. †      28,200         1,604,580   
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. †      10,500         731,115   
Express Scripts Holding Co. †      9,700         599,266   
Gilead Sciences, Inc. †      194,100         12,197,244   
HCA Holdings, Inc.      66,900         2,859,975   
Henry Schein, Inc. †      4,600         477,020   
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.      3,500         125,405   
HMS Holdings Corp. †      5,700         122,607   
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. †      4,000         398,600   
Illumina, Inc. †      19,300         1,560,019   
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. †      1,100         413,897   
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      20,100         754,554   
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (Ireland) †      8,000         735,760   
McKesson Corp.      6,600         846,780   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Health Care - 12.4% (continued)      
Medivation, Inc. †      39,600       $ 2,373,624   
Medtronic, Inc.      25,400         1,352,550   
Mylan, Inc. †      37,500         1,431,375   
Omnicare, Inc.      8,700         482,850   
Perrigo Co.      9,300         1,147,434   
Pharmacyclics, Inc. †      23,900         3,308,238   
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.      23,500         1,363,000   
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      19,000         5,944,530   
ResMed, Inc.      13,000         686,660   
Tenet Healthcare Corp. †      33,600         1,383,984   
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.      39,200         3,612,280   
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      12,300         880,803   
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      23,500         1,781,770   
ViroPharma, Inc. †      10,700         420,510   
Vivus, Inc. †      37,700         351,364   
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. †      10,500         732,270   
WellPoint, Inc.      20,000         1,672,200   
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.      8,000         657,120   
Zoetis, Inc.      64,356         2,002,759   
     

 

 

 
        98,397,738   
     

 

 

 
Industrials - 11.5%      
A. O. Smith Corp.      16,200         732,240   
Acacia Research Corp.      8,700         200,622   
ACCO Brands Corp. †      1,715         11,388   
Acuity Brands, Inc.      2,600         239,252   
Alaska Air Group, Inc.      17,800         1,114,636   
AMERCO      1,900         349,847   
AMETEK, Inc.      6,900         317,538   
Avis Budget Group, Inc. †      49,800         1,435,734   
B/E Aerospace, Inc. †      21,700         1,601,894   
Boeing Co./The      88,100         10,351,750   
Chart Industries, Inc. †      5,200         639,808   
Clean Harbors, Inc. †      4,800         281,568   
Copa Holdings SA, Class A (Panama)      16,100         2,232,587   
Copart, Inc. †      14,400         457,776   
Cummins, Inc.      5,800         770,646   
Delta Air Lines, Inc.      194,700         4,592,973   
Donaldson Co., Inc.      8,800         335,544   
Dover Corp.      17,100         1,536,093   
Fastenal Co.      21,700         1,090,425   
Flowserve Corp.      21,600         1,347,624   
Fluor Corp.      2,700         191,592   
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.      83,500         3,476,105   
Generac Holdings, Inc.      17,900         763,256   
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A †      9,100         846,027   
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. †      118,000         2,614,880   
Hexcel Corp. †      15,700         609,160   
Honeywell International, Inc.      81,600         6,776,064   
Hubbell, Inc., Class B      3,700         387,538   
IHS, Inc., Class A †      4,100         468,138   
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.      38,100         2,905,887   
Iron Mountain, Inc.      18,945         511,894   
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.      14,400         1,050,192   
Kansas City Southern      19,900         2,176,264   
KBR, Inc.      3,900         127,296   
Kennametal, Inc.      7,500         342,000   
Kirby Corp. †      4,600         398,130   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Industrials - 11.5% (continued)      
Lockheed Martin Corp.      6,400       $ 816,320   
Manitowoc Co., Inc./The      38,300         749,914   
Masco Corp.      61,500         1,308,720   
Mueller Industries, Inc.      6,500         361,855   
Nordson Corp.      3,200         235,616   
Northrop Grumman Corp.      8,300         790,658   
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. †      11,100         510,489   
Oshkosh Corp. †      16,100         788,578   
Owens Corning †      19,000         721,620   
PACCAR, Inc.      13,500         751,410   
Pall Corp.      7,000         539,280   
Polypore International, Inc. †      10,200         417,894   
Precision Castparts Corp.      11,700         2,658,708   
Raytheon Co.      18,200         1,402,674   
Rockwell Automation, Inc.      7,200         769,968   
Roper Industries, Inc.      9,300         1,235,691   
Southwest Airlines Co.      97,700         1,422,512   
SPX Corp.      4,900         414,736   
Stericycle, Inc. †      7,700         888,580   
Swift Transportation Co. †      39,100         789,429   
Terex Corp. †      69,000         2,318,400   
Textron, Inc.      18,300         505,263   
Timken Co.      3,700         223,480   
Towers Watson & Co., Class A      5,000         534,800   
TransDigm Group, Inc.      9,000         1,248,300   
Triumph Group, Inc.      6,300         442,386   
Union Pacific Corp.      25,400         3,945,636   
United Continental Holdings, Inc. †      67,200         2,063,712   
United Rentals, Inc. †      24,700         1,439,763   
USG Corp. †      39,400         1,126,052   
Verisk Analytics, Inc., Class A †      18,500         1,201,760   
WABCO Holdings, Inc. †      2,900         244,354   
Wabtec Corp.      8,800         553,256   
Waste Connections, Inc.      8,300         376,903   
Werner Enterprises, Inc.      10,900         254,297   
WESCO International, Inc. †      7,500         573,975   
Woodward, Inc.      3,200         130,656   
WW Grainger, Inc.      9,500         2,486,245   
     

 

 

 
        90,528,258   
     

 

 

 
Information Technology - 16.0%      
3D Systems Corp. †      50,800         2,742,692   
Activision Blizzard, Inc.      80,100         1,335,267   
Adobe Systems, Inc. †      49,100         2,550,254   
Akamai Technologies, Inc. †      12,800         661,760   
Alliance Data Systems Corp. †      4,600         972,762   
Amphenol Corp., Class A      8,600         665,468   
ANSYS, Inc. †      5,600         484,512   
AOL, Inc. †      32,400         1,120,392   
Applied Materials, Inc.      152,800         2,680,112   
Arrow Electronics, Inc. †      8,600         417,358   
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.      19,700         1,425,886   
CA, Inc.      16,500         489,555   
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. †      23,600         318,600   
Cirrus Logic, Inc. †      28,800         653,184   
Cisco Systems, Inc.      532,800         12,478,176   
Citrix Systems, Inc. †      7,700         543,697   
CommVault Systems, Inc. †      8,200         720,206   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Information Technology - 16.0% (continued)      
Computer Sciences Corp.      13,600       $ 703,664   
Concur Technologies, Inc. †      6,600         729,300   
CoreLogic, Inc. †      18,100         489,605   
Cree, Inc. †      49,700         2,991,443   
eBay, Inc. †      4,700         262,213   
Electronic Arts, Inc. †      56,500         1,443,575   
Equinix, Inc. †      4,100         752,965   
F5 Networks, Inc. †      6,500         557,440   
Facebook, Inc., Class A †      185,400         9,314,496   
FactSet Research Systems, Inc.      1,300         141,830   
Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. †      7,700         106,953   
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.      18,200         845,208   
First Solar, Inc. †      66,200         2,661,902   
Fiserv, Inc. †      14,600         1,475,330   
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. †      16,800         1,850,688   
Fortinet, Inc. †      19,300         391,018   
Gartner, Inc. †      6,200         372,000   
Google, Inc., Class A †      14,300         12,525,513   
Hewlett-Packard Co.      205,200         4,305,096   
IAC/InterActiveCorp      16,100         880,187   
InterDigital, Inc.      6,200         231,446   
Intuit, Inc.      8,200         543,742   
IPG Photonics Corp.      3,700         208,347   
Jabil Circuit, Inc.      15,000         325,200   
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.      8,800         454,168   
KLA-Tencor Corp.      11,300         687,605   
LinkedIn Corp., Class A †      18,100         4,453,686   
Mastercard, Inc., Class A      4,000         2,691,120   
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.      21,200         631,760   
Micron Technology, Inc. †      276,500         4,830,455   
Motorola Solutions, Inc.      10,300         611,614   
NCR Corp. †      8,300         328,763   
NetSuite, Inc. †      8,500         917,490   
NeuStar, Inc., Class A †      8,700         430,476   
Pandora Media, Inc. †      39,900         1,002,687   
Rackspace Hosting, Inc. †      17,600         928,576   
Red Hat, Inc. †      7,400         341,436   
Salesforce.com, Inc. †      14,900         773,459   
SanDisk Corp.      42,700         2,541,077   
ServiceNow, Inc. †      14,900         774,055   
SolarWinds, Inc. †      12,600         441,756   
Solera Holdings, Inc.      5,700         301,359   
Splunk, Inc. †      12,700         762,508   
SunPower Corp. †      32,800         858,048   
Symantec Corp.      86,600         2,143,350   
Teradata Corp. †      3,100         171,864   
Texas Instruments, Inc.      57,100         2,299,417   
TIBCO Software, Inc. †      20,000         511,800   
Total System Services, Inc.      15,100         444,242   
Trimble Navigation Ltd. †      6,800         202,028   
Universal Display Corp. †      8,600         275,458   
VeriSign, Inc. †      22,700         1,155,203   
Visa, Inc., Class A      57,300         10,950,030   
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. †      8,200         105,698   
Western Digital Corp.      41,900         2,656,460   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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AQR MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Information Technology - 16.0% (continued)      
Xilinx, Inc.      9,300       $ 435,798   
Yahoo!, Inc. †      141,500         4,692,140   
Yelp, Inc. †      11,700         774,306   
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A †      3,200         145,696   
     

 

 

 
        126,094,630   
     

 

 

 
Materials - 3.7%      
Airgas, Inc.      4,900         519,645   
Albemarle Corp.      4,000         251,760   
Allied Nevada Gold Corp. †      15,600         65,208   
Ashland, Inc.      6,600         610,368   
Axiall Corp.      8,150         307,988   
Ball Corp.      5,200         233,376   
Carpenter Technology Corp.      5,700         331,227   
Celanese Corp., Series A      7,000         369,530   
Eagle Materials, Inc.      18,800         1,363,940   
Eastman Chemical Co.      18,900         1,472,310   
Ecolab, Inc.      26,400         2,607,264   
FMC Corp.      8,000         573,760   
Huntsman Corp.      30,500         628,605   
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.      6,500         534,950   
International Paper Co.      64,700         2,898,560   
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. †      71,200         1,252,408   
MeadWestvaco Corp.      5,200         199,576   
Monsanto Co.      17,200         1,795,164   
NewMarket Corp.      1,600         460,656   
Packaging Corp. of America      14,500         827,805   
PPG Industries, Inc.      20,797         3,474,347   
Praxair, Inc.      6,900         829,449   
Rock Tenn Co., Class A      7,000         708,890   
Rockwood Holdings, Inc.      5,700         381,330   
Royal Gold, Inc.      4,300         209,238   
Sherwin-Williams Co./The      20,100         3,661,818   
SunCoke Energy, Inc. †      2,334         39,678   
Valspar Corp./The      8,500         539,155   
Vulcan Materials Co.      9,800         507,738   
Westlake Chemical Corp.      12,800         1,339,648   
WR Grace & Co. †      3,700         323,380   
     

 

 

 
        29,318,771   
     

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services - 0.4%      
Crown Castle International Corp. †      8,300         606,149   
Level 3 Communications, Inc. †      21,386         570,792   
SBA Communications Corp., Class A †      23,400         1,882,764   
     

 

 

 
        3,059,705   
     

 

 

 
Utilities - 1.3%      
AGL Resources, Inc.      7,100         326,813   
American Water Works Co., Inc.      20,500         846,240   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Utilities - 1.3% (continued)      
Atmos Energy Corp.      9,100       $ 387,569   
Calpine Corp. †      27,100         526,553   
Cleco Corp.      8,100         363,204   
CMS Energy Corp.      23,000         605,360   
DTE Energy Co.      18,200         1,200,836   
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.      11,500         288,650   
ITC Holdings Corp.      7,500         703,950   
National Fuel Gas Co.      5,400         371,304   
NiSource, Inc.      5,300         163,717   
OGE Energy Corp.      14,600         526,914   
ONEOK, Inc.      22,400         1,194,368   
Portland General Electric Co.      12,000         338,760   
Questar Corp.      15,300         344,097   
Sempra Energy      11,900         1,018,640   
UIL Holdings Corp.      7,700         286,286   
WGL Holdings, Inc.      6,900         294,699   
Wisconsin Energy Corp.      15,100         609,738   
     

 

 

 
        10,397,698   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $623,279,617)

        773,030,100   
     

 

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 2.0%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (2)(a)      

(cost $16,152,037)

     16,152,037         16,152,037   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9%
(cost $639,431,654)

        789,182,137   
     

 

 

 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.1% (b)         471,308   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 789,653,445   
     

 

 

 

All securities are United States companies, unless noted otherwise in parentheses.

Non income-producing security.
(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.
(b) Includes depreciation on futures contracts.

All securities are Level 1 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(2) Level 2 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR MOMENTUM FUND   

 

Open futures contracts outstanding at September 30, 2013:

Exchange Traded

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
   COUNTERPARTY    DESCRIPTION    EXPIRATION DATE      VALUE AT
TRADE DATE
     VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
 
Long Contracts:                  
197    Barclays Capital    S&P 500 E-Mini Futures      December 20, 2013         $16,690,532         $16,491,855         $(198,677)   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash held as collateral with Barclays Capital for futures contracts was $769,083 at September 30, 2013.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 18.3%      
1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A †      24,900       $ 122,757   
AFC Enterprises, Inc. †      10,200         444,618   
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. †      32,900         648,788   
America’s Car-Mart, Inc. †      3,100         139,841   
Arctic Cat, Inc.      7,800         444,990   
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. †      17,000         904,400   
Ascent Capital Group, Inc., Class A †      4,800         386,976   
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. †      7,380         132,840   
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.      19,800         318,384   
Black Diamond, Inc. †      2,900         35,264   
Bob Evans Farms, Inc.      5,300         303,531   
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc./The      16,900         178,295   
Boyd Gaming Corp. †      42,100         595,715   
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. †      7,900         142,516   
Brown Shoe Co., Inc.      25,100         589,097   
Caesars Entertainment Corp. †      34,200         674,082   
Capella Education Co. †      3,000         169,680   
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. †      14,400         317,952   
Carriage Services, Inc.      20,100         389,940   
Cavco Industries, Inc. †      1,300         74,035   
Charles & Colvard Ltd. †      5,900         41,359   
Christopher & Banks Corp. †      48,200         347,522   
Churchill Downs, Inc.      3,600         311,472   
Conn’s, Inc. †      14,900         745,596   
Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc.      2,900         192,676   
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.      3,700         381,988   
Cumulus Media, Inc., Class A †      26,100         138,330   
Denny’s Corp. †      18,100         110,772   
Destination Maternity Corp.      1,700         54,060   
Destination XL Group, Inc. †      17,600         113,872   
DeVry, Inc.      15,500         473,680   
Dex Media, Inc. †      42,000         341,460   
DineEquity, Inc.      6,900         476,100   
Dixie Group, Inc./The †      2,100         23,394   
Dorman Products, Inc.      19,964         989,216   
Drew Industries, Inc.      5,900         268,686   
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.      3,600         62,352   
Entercom Communications Corp., Class A †      4,700         41,266   
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A      91,000         536,900   
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.      4,400         122,628   
EW Scripps Co., Class A †      23,500         431,225   
Federal-Mogul Corp. †      26,100         438,219   
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. †      12,700         478,282   
Fifth & Pacific Cos., Inc. †      10,000         251,300   
Fred’s, Inc., Class A      7,400         115,810   
Gentherm, Inc. †      8,800         167,904   
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. †      10,800         589,572   
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. †      13,600         547,808   
Gray Television, Inc. †      62,600         491,410   
Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.      7,500         183,975   
Helen of Troy Ltd. (Bermuda) †      2,700         119,340   
hhgregg, Inc. †      17,400         311,634   
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Class A †      89,200         466,516   
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. †      22,500         747,450   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 18.3% (continued)   
Interval Leisure Group, Inc.      14,500       $ 342,635   
iRobot Corp. †      6,600         248,622   
Jack in the Box, Inc. †      10,800         432,000   
Jamba, Inc. †      11,680         156,279   
Joe’s Jeans, Inc. †      28,200         30,174   
Jones Group, Inc./The      14,500         217,645   
Journal Communications, Inc., Class A †      7,300         62,415   
K12, Inc. †      7,600         234,688   
KB Home      30,600         551,412   
Kirkland’s, Inc. †      5,000         92,200   
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. †      37,200         719,448   
La-Z-Boy, Inc.      22,300         506,433   
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. †      5,700         53,694   
Lee Enterprises, Inc. †      38,600         101,904   
Libbey, Inc. †      4,300         102,254   
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A      15,000         1,094,400   
Loral Space & Communications, Inc.      9,000         609,570   
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. †      10,400         1,109,160   
M/I Homes, Inc. †      16,300         336,106   
MarineMax, Inc. †      2,700         32,940   
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. †      18,200         800,800   
McClatchy Co./The, Class A †      19,300         57,900   
MDC Partners, Inc., Class A      12,600         352,548   
Meredith Corp.      9,400         447,628   
Meritage Homes Corp. †      2,000         85,900   
Modine Manufacturing Co. †      20,700         302,841   
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. †      8,700         165,126   
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. †      5,300         67,151   
Movado Group, Inc.      10,800         472,500   
Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc. †      17,500         604,625   
NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A      5,100         282,642   
Nathan’s Famous, Inc. †      600         31,668   
Nautilus, Inc. †      35,800         258,476   
New York & Co., Inc. †      11,200         64,736   
New York Times Co./The, Class A †      45,200         568,164   
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Class A      21,200         943,506   
Office Depot, Inc. †      51,700         249,711   
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. †      55,500         534,465   
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., Class A (Bermuda) †      15,100         195,998   
Overstock.com, Inc. †      16,800         498,456   
Oxford Industries, Inc.      4,300         292,314   
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. †      53,500         160,500   
Papa John’s International, Inc.      4,100         286,508   
Perry Ellis International, Inc.      10,100         190,284   
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. †      20,900         523,545   
Pool Corp.      2,900         162,777   
Quiksilver, Inc. †      78,900         554,667   
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. †      4,100         291,510   
Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.      17,300         205,178   
Ryland Group, Inc./The      17,100         693,234   
Scholastic Corp.      3,800         108,870   
Scientific Games Corp., Class A †      15,000         242,550   
Select Comfort Corp. †      1,900         46,265   
Shoe Carnival, Inc.      4,200         113,442   
Shutterfly, Inc. †      18,600         1,039,368   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 18.3% (continued)   
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A      5,700       $ 191,064   
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A †      5,700         177,327   
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. †      25,100         275,849   
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A      13,200         314,160   
Sonic Corp. †      28,000         497,000   
Speed Commerce, Inc. †      25,500         83,640   
Stage Stores, Inc.      6,800         130,560   
Standard Motor Products, Inc.      18,100         582,096   
Stein Mart, Inc.      18,700         256,564   
Steiner Leisure Ltd. (Bahamas) †      1,700         99,331   
Stoneridge, Inc. †      13,000         140,530   
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.      1,900         118,997   
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.      12,500         328,500   
Thor Industries, Inc.      20,000         1,160,800   
Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. †      7,200         212,328   
Tower International, Inc. †      18,300         365,817   
Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.      5,300         68,794   
Tuesday Morning Corp. †      34,500         526,815   
Unifi, Inc. †      11,200         261,632   
Universal Electronics, Inc. †      9,000         324,270   
Valassis Communications, Inc.      10,000         288,800   
ValueVision Media, Inc., Class A †      69,300         301,455   
VOXX International Corp. †      6,800         93,160   
Winnebago Industries, Inc. †      14,300         371,228   
Zale Corp. †      28,400         431,680   
     

 

 

 
        44,659,704   
     

 

 

 
Consumer Staples - 3.1%      
Andersons, Inc./The      3,500         244,650   
B&G Foods, Inc.      6,500         224,575   
Boston Beer Co., Inc./The, Class A †      3,100         757,051   
Boulder Brands, Inc. †      22,400         359,296   
Calavo Growers, Inc.      4,000         120,960   
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.      5,200         250,120   
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. †      13,500         170,910   
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated      1,200         75,144   
Dean Foods Co. †      10,050         193,965   
Elizabeth Arden, Inc. †      5,000         184,600   
Harbinger Group, Inc. †      20,700         214,659   
Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A      1,900         54,587   
Inter Parfums, Inc.      6,600         197,934   
J&J Snack Foods Corp.      3,500         282,520   
Medifast, Inc. †      11,500         309,235   
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. †      4,100         162,770   
Omega Protein Corp. †      13,000         132,210   
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. †      23,700         713,844   
Revlon, Inc., Class A †      5,000         138,850   
Rite Aid Corp. †      56,500         268,940   
Sanderson Farms, Inc.      3,500         228,340   
Spartan Stores, Inc.      6,500         143,390   
Star Scientific, Inc. †      64,200         122,622   
SUPERVALU, Inc. †      105,400         867,442   
Susser Holdings Corp. †      7,900         419,885   
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. †      3,300         286,407   
WD-40 Co.      4,600         298,540   
Weis Markets, Inc.      2,000         97,880   
     

 

 

 
        7,521,326   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Energy - 4.3%      
Alon USA Energy, Inc.      5,600       $ 57,176   
Approach Resources, Inc. †      500         13,140   
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. †      17,000         820,420   
Cheniere Energy, Inc. †      3,800         129,732   
Crosstex Energy, Inc.      12,400         259,036   
Dawson Geophysical Co. †      6,000         194,820   
Delek US Holdings, Inc.      15,500         326,895   
EPL Oil & Gas, Inc. †      19,600         727,356   
Exterran Holdings, Inc. †      35,700         984,249   
Geospace Technologies Corp. †      6,100         514,230   
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.      22,200         356,310   
Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.      3,100         75,981   
Hercules Offshore, Inc. †      77,900         574,123   
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. †      3,600         206,784   
Matador Resources Co. †      14,500         236,785   
Mitcham Industries, Inc. †      5,800         88,682   
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. †      5,200         139,464   
Newpark Resources, Inc. †      46,600         589,956   
Parker Drilling Co. †      29,100         165,870   
PDC Energy, Inc. †      14,900         887,146   
PHI, Inc. †      1,900         71,649   
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. †      14,400         218,160   
Rentech, Inc.      52,300         103,554   
REX American Resources Corp. †      4,300         132,182   
Rex Energy Corp. †      23,600         526,280   
RigNet, Inc. †      9,500         344,090   
SemGroup Corp., Class A      13,300         758,366   
Tesco Corp. †      6,000         99,420   
TETRA Technologies, Inc. †      35,900         449,827   
VAALCO Energy, Inc. †      13,800         77,004   
Willbros Group, Inc. †      37,800         347,004   
     

 

 

 
        10,475,691   
     

 

 

 
Financials - 15.3%      
1st Source Corp.      900         24,228   
Agree Realty Corp. REIT      2,100         63,378   
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. †      3,900         140,478   
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.      13,500         286,470   
Ameris Bancorp †      4,601         84,566   
AMERISAFE, Inc.      4,000         142,040   
Amtrust Financial Services, Inc.      13,000         507,780   
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      3,200         137,216   
Arlington Asset Investment Corp., Class A      2,800         66,584   
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. REIT      28,900         356,626   
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA, Class E (Panama)      8,600         214,312   
Bancorp, Inc. †      9,100         161,252   
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.      17,000         815,830   
Banner Corp.      12,000         457,920   
BBCN Bancorp, Inc.      22,400         308,224   
Beneficial Mutual Bancorp, Inc. †      2,600         25,922   
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.      5,000         125,550   
BlackRock Kelso Capital Corp.      15,700         148,993   
BofI Holding, Inc. †      12,300         797,778   
Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.      32,500         360,750   
Cardinal Financial Corp.      6,300         104,139   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Financials - 15.3% (continued)      
Chemical Financial Corp.      1,500       $ 41,880   
City Holding Co.      1,300         56,212   
CNO Financial Group, Inc.      12,500         180,000   
Cohen & Steers, Inc.      3,000         105,930   
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.      3,300         133,947   
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. †      39,700         235,421   
CoreSite Realty Corp. REIT      9,200         312,248   
Credit Acceptance Corp. †      318         35,238   
CubeSmart REIT      8,400         149,856   
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. †      8,439         238,739   
eHealth, Inc. †      4,600         148,396   
Employers Holdings, Inc.      3,300         98,142   
Encore Capital Group, Inc. †      7,274         333,586   
Enstar Group Ltd. (Bermuda) †      2,500         341,500   
Evercore Partners, Inc., Class A      14,800         728,604   
Farmers Capital Bank Corp. †      600         13,116   
FBL Financial Group, Inc., Class A      7,100         318,790   
FBR & Co. †      10,700         286,867   
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C      7,100         236,998   
FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc. REIT †      33,500         206,360   
Fidelity Southern Corp.      7,300         111,982   
Financial Engines, Inc.      18,500         1,099,640   
First Busey Corp.      1,100         5,731   
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. †      8,800         509,960   
First Commonwealth Financial Corp.      18,100         137,379   
First Financial Bancorp      1,700         25,789   
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.      4,400         258,808   
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. REIT      12,300         200,121   
First Interstate Bancsystem, Inc.      4,500         108,675   
First Merchants Corp.      9,200         159,436   
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.      10,800         163,188   
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. †      30,100         444,276   
Forestar Group, Inc. †      13,900         299,267   
FXCM, Inc., Class A      12,800         252,800   
Geo Group, Inc./The REIT      7,526         250,240   
Glacier Bancorp, Inc.      16,000         395,360   
Gladstone Capital Corp.      7,300         63,729   
Gladstone Commercial Corp. REIT      5,400         96,984   
Gladstone Investment Corp.      9,900         69,795   
Gramercy Property Trust, Inc. REIT †      20,400         84,660   
Hanmi Financial Corp.      9,600         159,072   
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc./The      4,400         243,408   
HCI Group, Inc.      14,300         584,012   
Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.      14,300         218,075   
HFF, Inc., Class A      13,000         325,650   
Hilltop Holdings, Inc. †      17,700         327,450   
Home BancShares, Inc.      21,200         643,844   
Home Loan Servicing Solutions Ltd. (Cayman Islands)      15,300         336,753   
HomeStreet, Inc.      7,500         144,750   
Horace Mann Educators Corp.      8,000         227,040   
Horizon Technology Finance Corp.      900         11,988   
Independent Bank Corp.      1,500         53,550   
Infinity Property & Casualty Corp.      3,300         213,180   
International Bancshares Corp.      14,900         322,287   
INTL FCStone, Inc. †      3,000         61,350   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Financials - 15.3% (continued)      
Investment Technology Group, Inc. †      10,100       $ 158,772   
Investors Bancorp, Inc.      13,700         299,756   
KCAP Financial, Inc.      23,900         214,622   
Kemper Corp.      7,000         235,200   
Lakeland Financial Corp.      7,600         248,140   
Maiden Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      15,800         186,598   
Main Street Capital Corp.      6,600         197,538   
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.      10,282         617,331   
Marlin Business Services Corp.      100         2,496   
MB Financial, Inc.      7,700         217,448   
Medallion Financial Corp.      7,700         114,576   
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. REIT      27,700         337,109   
Medley Capital Corp.      15,600         215,124   
MGIC Investment Corp. †      138,500         1,008,280   
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp., Class A REIT      8,600         78,002   
Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      14,200         369,910   
MVC Capital, Inc.      4,300         56,158   
National Health Investors, Inc. REIT      1,900         108,091   
Nelnet, Inc., Class A      12,800         492,160   
New Mountain Finance Corp.      14,200         204,622   
One Liberty Properties, Inc. REIT      1,300         26,364   
OneBeacon Insurance Group Ltd., Class A      14,400         212,544   
Oritani Financial Corp.      10,200         167,892   
PacWest Bancorp      6,400         219,904   
Parkway Properties, Inc. REIT      23,100         410,487   
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust REIT      12,000         224,400   
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. †      11,500         342,815   
Piper Jaffray Cos. †      9,700         332,613   
Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      9,600         573,408   
Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. †      4,100         245,754   
Primerica, Inc.      10,100         407,434   
Radian Group, Inc.      105,700         1,472,401   
RAIT Financial Trust REIT      50,100         354,708   
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust REIT      19,800         305,118   
Regional Management Corp. †      2,200         69,960   
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. REIT      18,200         251,524   
Rockville Financial, Inc.      2,700         35,100   
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. REIT      16,000         368,160   
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. †      4,700         73,743   
Safety Insurance Group, Inc.      1,900         100,643   
Security National Financial Corp., Class A †      12,500         75,750   
Southside Bancshares, Inc.      7,387         198,119   
STAG Industrial, Inc. REIT      25,000         503,000   
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.      4,700         258,594   
Stewart Information Services Corp.      16,100         515,039   
Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. REIT †      25,000         217,000   
Symetra Financial Corp.      19,200         342,144   
Synovus Financial Corp.      215,900         712,470   
THL Credit, Inc.      10,700         167,134   
TICC Capital Corp.      21,800         212,550   
Tompkins Financial Corp.      1,500         69,330   
Tree.com, Inc.      1,700         44,642   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Financials - 15.3% (continued)      
Triangle Capital Corp.      13,700       $ 402,369   
United Community Banks, Inc. †      14,700         220,500   
Universal Health Realty Income Trust REIT      4,100         171,667   
ViewPoint Financial Group, Inc.      21,200         438,204   
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. †      5,100         829,464   
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. †      7,900         125,689   
Walter Investment Management Corp. †      8,420         332,927   
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.      2,400         75,432   
WesBanco, Inc.      9,200         273,516   
Western Alliance Bancorp †      27,400         518,682   
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. †      65,500         760,455   
World Acceptance Corp. †      400         35,968   
WSFS Financial Corp.      2,000         120,500   
     

 

 

 
        37,320,145   
     

 

 

 
Health Care - 15.9%      
Abaxis, Inc.      6,100         256,810   
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. †      24,700         973,921   
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      51,600         1,417,452   
Accuray, Inc. †      10,900         80,551   
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      44,900         483,573   
Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      5,000         15,100   
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. †      6,000         205,680   
Addus HomeCare Corp. †      15,400         446,138   
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      11,100         951,381   
Air Methods Corp.      500         21,300   
Albany Molecular Research, Inc. †      26,900         346,741   
Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc. †      7,300         202,137   
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      21,600         1,382,616   
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. †      26,000         357,760   
Amsurg Corp. †      4,500         178,650   
Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      6,400         67,968   
Analogic Corp.      4,000         330,560   
AngioDynamics, Inc. †      3,100         40,920   
Antares Pharma, Inc. †      62,000         251,720   
Array BioPharma, Inc. †      4,800         29,856   
ArthroCare Corp. †      5,000         177,900   
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A †      43,800         185,712   
Biolase, Inc. †      30,072         57,437   
Bio-Reference Labs, Inc. †      2,500         74,700   
BioScrip, Inc. †      31,000         272,180   
BioTelemetry, Inc. †      41,000         406,310   
Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      21,500         135,665   
Cambrex Corp. †      8,300         109,560   
Cantel Medical Corp.      14,923         475,298   
Capital Senior Living Corp. †      23,700         501,255   
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. †      14,500         290,725   
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. †      38,500         1,364,055   
Celsion Corp. †      63,300         72,795   
Cerus Corp. †      15,400         103,334   
Chelsea Therapeutics International Ltd. †      52,600         158,326   
Clovis Oncology, Inc. †      16,200         984,636   
CONMED Corp.      3,700         125,763   
Corvel Corp. †      3,200         118,304   
Curis, Inc. †      40,700         181,522   
Cynosure, Inc., Class A †      8,100         184,761   
Cytokinetics, Inc. †      16,400         124,476   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Health Care - 15.9% (continued)      
DexCom, Inc. †      33,500       $ 945,705   
Dyax Corp. †      24,300         166,698   
Endocyte, Inc. †      15,900         211,947   
Endologix, Inc. †      6,400         103,232   
Ensign Group, Inc./The      3,500         143,885   
Exact Sciences Corp. †      6,200         73,222   
ExamWorks Group, Inc. †      6,800         176,732   
Five Star Quality Care, Inc. †      27,400         141,658   
Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      7,600         334,324   
Galena Biopharma, Inc. †      85,900         194,993   
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. †      6,900         83,835   
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. †      18,200         219,128   
GTx, Inc. †      25,100         50,451   
Hanger, Inc. †      4,800         162,048   
HealthStream, Inc. †      14,300         541,684   
Healthways, Inc. †      10,700         198,057   
Hyperion Therapeutics, Inc. †      1,000         26,130   
ICU Medical, Inc. †      1,700         115,481   
Immunomedics, Inc. †      45,200         279,788   
Insmed, Inc. †      34,700         541,667   
Insulet Corp. †      15,700         568,968   
Insys Therapeutics, Inc. †      4,700         164,453   
InterMune, Inc. †      17,400         267,438   
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (Ireland) †      2,300         211,531   
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. †      81,100         819,110   
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class B †      8,400         363,552   
MannKind Corp. †      165,800         945,060   
MedAssets, Inc. †      13,100         333,002   
MedCath Corp. (3)†(a)      10,300         14,729   
Medical Action Industries, Inc. †      4,600         30,544   
Medicines Co./The †      1,000         33,520   
Medidata Solutions, Inc. †      12,900         1,276,197   
Merge Healthcare, Inc. †      30,200         78,822   
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. †      7,600         92,188   
MiMedx Group, Inc. †      49,600         206,832   
Molina Healthcare, Inc. †      5,400         192,240   
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. †      2,000         298,720   
National Research Corp., Class B      4,000         119,440   
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. †      46,100         122,165   
Nektar Therapeutics †      12,200         127,490   
Neogen Corp. †      5,900         358,248   
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. †      42,800         484,496   
Novavax, Inc. †      71,700         226,572   
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      33,000         1,049,730   
Omnicell, Inc. †      7,100         168,128   
OPKO Health, Inc. †      91,400         805,234   
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. †      47,600         292,264   
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. †      7,000         116,480   
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. †      8,500         47,005   
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      23,100         1,110,879   
PAREXEL International Corp. †      5,200         261,196   
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      181,400         255,774   
Pharmacyclics, Inc. †      1,000         138,420   
Providence Service Corp./The †      9,600         275,424   
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. †      13,100         702,946   
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.      7,300         423,400   
Quidel Corp. †      9,600         272,640   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Health Care - 15.9% (continued)      
Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. †      33,800       $ 504,972   
Repligen Corp. †      7,200         79,848   
Repros Therapeutics, Inc. †      21,900         586,920   
RTI Surgical, Inc. †      21,000         78,540   
Sangamo Biosciences, Inc. †      31,800         333,264   
Santarus, Inc. †      42,400         956,968   
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. †      18,800         887,924   
SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      20,600         104,442   
Spectranetics Corp. †      17,500         293,650   
Staar Surgical Co. †      18,400         249,136   
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      50,800         251,968   
Synageva BioPharma Corp. †      1,800         113,958   
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      14,000         63,980   
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. †      10,200         64,362   
TearLab Corp. †      40,800         451,248   
TESARO, Inc. †      18,600         720,564   
TG Therapeutics, Inc. †      5,700         29,013   
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      35,800         166,470   
Universal American Corp.      19,100         145,542   
US Physical Therapy, Inc.      3,000         93,240   
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      19,600         215,012   
Vascular Solutions, Inc. †      2,200         36,960   
Verastem, Inc. †      3,500         43,540   
Vical, Inc. †      32,800         41,000   
Wright Medical Group, Inc. †      7,600         198,208   
XenoPort, Inc. †      17,600         99,968   
ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc. †      15,300         60,435   
     

 

 

 
        38,982,182   
     

 

 

 
Industrials - 16.0%      
AAON, Inc.      12,849         341,269   
AAR Corp.      8,700         237,771   
Aceto Corp.      7,400         115,588   
Advisory Board Co./The †      4,100         243,868   
Aegion Corp. †      6,800         161,364   
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. †      6,600         49,434   
Aircastle Ltd.      17,900         311,639   
Alamo Group, Inc.      1,900         92,929   
Albany International Corp., Class A      6,000         215,220   
Allegiant Travel Co.      7,400         779,664   
Altra Holdings, Inc.      6,500         174,915   
AMERCO      1,100         202,543   
American Railcar Industries, Inc.      11,000         431,530   
American Woodmark Corp. †      7,600         263,340   
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.      15,600         463,008   
Argan, Inc.      2,300         50,531   
Arkansas Best Corp.      19,200         492,864   
Astec Industries, Inc.      4,900         176,204   
Astronics Corp. †      7,700         382,767   
Avis Budget Group, Inc. †      6,100         175,863   
AZZ, Inc.      8,900         372,554   
Barrett Business Services, Inc.      7,300         491,363   
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. †      16,300         600,981   
Briggs & Stratton Corp.      6,700         134,804   
Builders FirstSource, Inc. †      37,900         222,852   
CAI International, Inc. †      6,100         141,947   
CBIZ, Inc. †      10,400         77,376   
Ceco Environmental Corp.      3,000         42,240   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Industrials - 16.0% (continued)      
Celadon Group, Inc.      3,900       $ 72,813   
Chart Industries, Inc. †      2,400         295,296   
CIRCOR International, Inc.      5,800         360,644   
Coleman Cable, Inc.      10,300         217,433   
Consolidated Graphics, Inc. †      4,100         229,846   
Corporate Executive Board Co./The      5,800         421,196   
Deluxe Corp.      9,700         404,102   
DigitalGlobe, Inc. †      10,300         325,686   
Douglas Dynamics, Inc.      6,500         95,745   
Ducommun, Inc. †      5,400         154,872   
DXP Enterprises, Inc. †      6,600         521,202   
Dynamic Materials Corp.      1,400         32,452   
Echo Global Logistics, Inc. †      4,100         85,854   
Encore Wire Corp.      2,900         114,376   
Energy Recovery, Inc. †      21,200         153,700   
EnerNOC, Inc. †      20,200         302,798   
EnerSys, Inc.      10,000         606,300   
Engility Holdings, Inc. †      2,600         82,498   
Erickson Air-Crane, Inc. †      12,400         194,184   
Exponent, Inc.      4,900         352,016   
Federal Signal Corp. †      22,100         284,427   
Forward Air Corp.      2,500         100,875   
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.      10,600         417,640   
Furmanite Corp. †      4,000         39,600   
G&K Services, Inc., Class A      5,900         356,301   
GenCorp, Inc. †      36,200         580,286   
Generac Holdings, Inc.      6,500         277,160   
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. †      14,000         199,640   
Global Power Equipment Group, Inc.      2,400         48,264   
Gorman-Rupp Co./The      1,600         64,192   
GP Strategies Corp. †      5,000         131,100   
Granite Construction, Inc.      5,000         153,000   
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.      33,500         248,570   
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. †      15,800         419,648   
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.      13,300         342,608   
Herman Miller, Inc.      13,700         399,766   
HNI Corp.      5,300         191,754   
ICF International, Inc. †      1,700         60,197   
InnerWorkings, Inc. †      12,900         126,678   
Insteel Industries, Inc.      3,700         59,570   
Interface, Inc.      18,400         365,056   
JetBlue Airways Corp. †      26,600         177,156   
John Bean Technologies Corp.      3,300         82,104   
Kadant, Inc.      3,300         110,847   
Kaman Corp.      5,100         193,086   
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A      7,800         151,866   
KEYW Holding Corp./The †      22,100         297,245   
Kforce, Inc.      3,000         53,070   
Lydall, Inc. †      6,000         103,020   
Macquarie Infrastructure Co. LLC      2,800         149,912   
Manitex International, Inc. †      2,400         26,232   
MasTec, Inc. †      8,400         254,520   
McGrath RentCorp.      4,400         157,080   
Meritor, Inc. †      32,800         257,808   
Middleby Corp./The †      1,100         229,801   
Mistras Group, Inc. †      8,900         151,300   
Mobile Mini, Inc. †      25,000         851,500   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

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     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Industrials - 16.0% (continued)      
Mueller Industries, Inc.      2,700       $ 150,309   
Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A      76,900         614,431   
Multi-Color Corp.      6,200         210,366   
Navigant Consulting, Inc. †      7,300         112,858   
NN, Inc.      3,700         57,572   
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. †      26,100         78,561   
On Assignment, Inc. †      27,700         914,100   
Orion Marine Group, Inc. †      4,800         49,968   
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. †      4,600         176,732   
Patrick Industries, Inc. †      19,800         594,990   
Pendrell Corp. †      72,500         140,650   
PGT, Inc. †      50,400         499,464   
Pike Electric Corp.      11,800         133,576   
Powell Industries, Inc. †      1,200         73,548   
PowerSecure International, Inc. †      31,900         511,995   
Primoris Services Corp.      13,000         331,110   
Proto Labs, Inc. †      15,500         1,184,045   
Quad/Graphics, Inc.      14,800         449,328   
Quality Distribution, Inc. †      12,000         110,880   
Quanex Building Products Corp.      9,800         184,534   
Raven Industries, Inc.      6,400         209,344   
RBC Bearings, Inc. †      2,800         184,492   
Real Goods Solar, Inc., Class A †      52,700         147,560   
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. †      35,800         426,020   
Revolution Lighting Technologies, Inc. †      158,400         405,504   
Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. †      7,600         214,624   
Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A †      5,900         156,409   
Saia, Inc. †      15,300         477,054   
Seaspan Corp. (Hong Kong)      3,700         90,539   
SkyWest, Inc.      13,600         197,472   
Sparton Corp. †      5,600         142,800   
Spirit Airlines, Inc. †      29,000         993,830   
Standex International Corp.      3,500         207,900   
Steelcase, Inc., Class A      45,900         762,858   
Sun Hydraulics Corp.      6,700         242,875   
Swift Transportation Co. †      27,500         555,225   
Taser International, Inc. †      43,800         653,058   
Team, Inc. †      6,600         262,350   
Tecumseh Products Co., Class A †      14,700         131,565   
Tennant Co.      5,000         310,000   
Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. †      10,600         244,966   
Trex Co., Inc. †      9,700         480,441   
TriMas Corp. †      17,600         656,480   
TrueBlue, Inc. †      14,700         352,947   
Tutor Perini Corp. †      10,900         232,388   
Twin Disc, Inc.      2,000         52,260   
UniFirst Corp.      4,100         428,122   
United Stationers, Inc.      4,600         200,100   
Universal Forest Products, Inc.      7,000         294,700   
Universal Truckload Services, Inc.      2,800         74,648   
US Ecology, Inc.      5,300         159,689   
Viad Corp.      5,800         144,710   
Wabash National Corp. †      23,600         275,176   
WageWorks, Inc. †      19,900         1,003,955   
Xerium Technologies, Inc. †      11,800         136,762   
XPO Logistics, Inc. †      11,600         251,372   
YRC Worldwide, Inc. †      7,400         124,912   
     

 

 

 
        39,046,444   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Information Technology - 20.2%      
3D Systems Corp. †      600       $ 32,394   
Accelrys, Inc. †      7,200         70,992   
ACI Worldwide, Inc. †      2,700         145,962   
Actuate Corp. †      14,700         108,045   
Acxiom Corp. †      21,500         610,385   
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. †      9,200         161,184   
Advent Software, Inc.      9,200         292,100   
Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc.      28,600         585,442   
ANADIGICS, Inc. †      42,600         83,922   
Angie’s List, Inc. †      31,300         704,250   
Applied Micro Circuits Corp. †      35,800         461,820   
ARRIS Group, Inc. †      14,300         243,958   
Aspen Technology, Inc. †      4,000         138,200   
ATMI, Inc. †      11,000         291,720   
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. †      118,100         249,191   
Badger Meter, Inc.      3,300         153,450   
Blucora, Inc. †      19,000         436,620   
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.      24,000         463,680   
BroadSoft, Inc. †      5,700         205,371   
Brooks Automation, Inc.      11,100         103,341   
CalAmp Corp. †      31,400         553,582   
Calix, Inc. †      27,100         344,983   
Callidus Software, Inc. †      16,900         154,973   
Carbonite, Inc. †      5,200         78,000   
Cardtronics, Inc. †      5,400         200,340   
CEVA, Inc. †      3,300         56,925   
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. †      20,600         344,020   
CIBER, Inc. †      10,100         33,330   
Ciena Corp. †      22,600         564,548   
Clearfield, Inc. †      13,900         186,677   
Cognex Corp.      14,400         451,584   
Computer Task Group, Inc.      4,100         66,256   
comScore, Inc. †      13,300         385,301   
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.      4,000         97,280   
Concurrent Computer Corp.      9,100         65,702   
Convergys Corp.      19,600         367,500   
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. †      24,100         1,239,704   
Cray, Inc. †      28,000         673,960   
CSG Systems International, Inc.      7,000         175,350   
CTS Corp.      2,000         31,540   
Datalink Corp. †      6,400         86,528   
Datawatch Corp. †      1,000         27,900   
Dealertrack Technologies, Inc. †      1,300         55,692   
Demandware, Inc. †      9,600         444,768   
Diodes, Inc. †      6,200         151,900   
E2open, Inc. †      3,400         76,160   
eGain Corp. †      15,600         235,404   
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. †      12,300         389,664   
Ellie Mae, Inc. †      15,400         492,954   
Entegris, Inc. †      9,600         97,440   
Envestnet, Inc. †      14,000         434,000   
EPAM Systems, Inc. †      17,000         586,500   
Epiq Systems, Inc.      4,100         54,202   
ePlus, Inc.      4,100         211,888   
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. †      15,700         624,860   
Exar Corp. †      16,200         217,242   
ExlService Holdings, Inc. †      4,000         113,920   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Information Technology - 20.2% (continued)   
Fair Isaac Corp.      6,200       $ 342,736   
FEI Co.      1,900         166,820   
Finisar Corp. †      10,800         244,404   
Forrester Research, Inc.      3,800         139,688   
Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. †      38,500         300,685   
Glu Mobile, Inc. †      38,000         106,020   
Guidewire Software, Inc. †      7,600         358,036   
Harmonic, Inc. †      30,200         232,238   
Hutchinson Technology, Inc. †      57,200         199,056   
Immersion Corp. †      33,900         447,141   
Imperva, Inc. †      5,500         231,110   
Infinera Corp. †      59,600         674,076   
Infoblox, Inc. †      9,500         397,290   
Information Services Group, Inc. †      12,800         52,992   
Insight Enterprises, Inc. †      11,200         211,904   
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. †      52,100         490,782   
Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. †      7,500         81,675   
Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc. †      9,000         571,410   
InterDigital, Inc.      11,800         440,494   
Internap Network Services Corp. †      7,800         54,210   
IntraLinks Holdings, Inc. †      11,800         103,840   
Ixia †      10,800         169,236   
j2 Global, Inc.      16,700         826,984   
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (Singapore) †      17,100         197,505   
Lexmark International, Inc., Class A      23,600         778,800   
Littelfuse, Inc.      2,900         226,838   
LivePerson, Inc. †      20,251         191,169   
Manhattan Associates, Inc. †      8,300         792,235   
Mattson Technology, Inc. †      45,400         108,506   
MAXIMUS, Inc.      8,400         378,336   
Measurement Specialties, Inc. †      5,000         271,200   
Mentor Graphics Corp.      8,000         186,960   
Mercury Systems, Inc. †      4,500         44,955   
Meru Networks, Inc. †      19,700         64,419   
Methode Electronics, Inc.      21,400         599,200   
Mitek Systems, Inc. †      30,400         157,472   
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.      12,700         384,556   
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.      15,000         429,900   
Move, Inc. †      14,400         244,080   
MTS Systems Corp.      2,200         141,570   
Nanometrics, Inc. †      8,800         141,856   
Netlist, Inc. †      13,900         11,190   
Netscout Systems, Inc. †      14,200         363,094   
NetSol Technologies, Inc. †      14,600         146,438   
NIC, Inc.      25,600         591,616   
Novatel Wireless, Inc. †      18,600         48,546   
NVE Corp. †      1,200         61,248   
OpenTable, Inc. †      10,000         699,800   
Parkervision, Inc. †      91,700         307,195   
PC Connection, Inc.      1,300         19,617   
PDF Solutions, Inc. †      17,700         376,125   
Perficient, Inc. †      4,500         82,620   
Power Integrations, Inc.      4,700         254,505   
Procera Networks, Inc. †      9,600         148,704   
Proofpoint, Inc. †      16,300         523,556   
PROS Holdings, Inc. †      12,600         430,794   
Rambus, Inc. †      70,200         659,880   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Information Technology - 20.2% (continued)   
Rogers Corp. †      3,100       $ 184,388   
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. †      15,000         171,000   
Sanmina Corp. †      30,400         531,696   
SciQuest, Inc. †      2,000         44,920   
Seachange International, Inc. †      4,300         49,321   
Silicon Graphics International Corp. †      27,200         442,000   
Sonus Networks, Inc. †      123,400         417,092   
SPS Commerce, Inc. †      8,300         555,436   
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. †      8,500         323,850   
Stamps.com, Inc. †      8,700         399,591   
Stratasys Ltd. †      2,600         263,276   
SunEdison, Inc. †      125,200         997,844   
SunPower Corp. †      45,400         1,187,664   
Super Micro Computer, Inc. †      9,400         127,276   
Supertex, Inc.      1,000         25,340   
support.com, Inc. †      22,100         120,445   
Synaptics, Inc. †      5,700         252,396   
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. †      12,700         483,362   
SYNNEX Corp. †      6,600         405,570   
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. †      39,200         711,872   
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc., Class A †      17,900         44,034   
Telenav, Inc. †      9,300         54,312   
TeleTech Holdings, Inc. †      2,500         62,725   
Tessco Technologies, Inc.      2,900         97,730   
TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. †      29,900         243,087   
Trulia, Inc. †      5,100         239,853   
Tyler Technologies, Inc. †      11,700         1,023,399   
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.      20,800         698,672   
Ultimate Software Group, Inc./The †      800         117,920   
Ultratech, Inc. †      9,500         287,850   
Uni-Pixel, Inc. †      14,600         258,858   
United Online, Inc.      28,600         228,228   
ValueClick, Inc. †      34,500         719,325   
Veeco Instruments, Inc. †      6,400         238,272   
Virtusa Corp. †      7,600         220,856   
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. †      28,200         363,498   
Web.com Group, Inc. †      22,300         721,182   
WebMD Health Corp. †      25,823         738,538   
Yelp, Inc. †      19,900         1,316,982   
Zhone Technologies, Inc. †      26,200         82,530   
Zillow, Inc., Class A †      12,600         1,063,062   
Zix Corp. †      25,400         124,206   
     

 

 

 
        49,461,374   
     

 

 

 
Materials - 4.6%      
A Schulman, Inc.      9,100         268,086   
A.M. Castle & Co. †      11,100         178,710   
Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. †      6,000         256,320   
AEP Industries, Inc. †      2,400         178,344   
American Pacific Corp. †      9,000         492,840   
American Vanguard Corp.      6,300         169,596   
Balchem Corp.      4,800         248,400   
Chemtura Corp. †      1,600         36,784   
Clearwater Paper Corp. †      7,300         348,721   
Deltic Timber Corp.      1,900         123,766   
Flotek Industries, Inc. †      16,900         388,700   
FutureFuel Corp.      3,800         68,248   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Materials - 4.6% (continued)      
Graphic Packaging Holding Co. †      19,900       $ 170,344   
H.B. Fuller Co.      4,100         185,279   
Hawkins, Inc.      600         22,644   
Haynes International, Inc.      1,400         63,462   
Headwaters, Inc. †      42,400         381,176   
Innophos Holdings, Inc.      3,500         184,730   
Innospec, Inc.      6,700         312,622   
Kaiser Aluminum Corp.      6,100         434,625   
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp.      23,100         988,680   
Koppers Holdings, Inc.      3,700         157,805   
Landec Corp. †      2,900         35,380   
Material Sciences Corp. †      700         6,566   
Minerals Technologies, Inc.      7,900         390,023   
Myers Industries, Inc.      10,900         219,199   
Neenah Paper, Inc.      4,000         157,240   
Olympic Steel, Inc.      1,000         27,780   
OM Group, Inc. †      5,000         168,900   
PH Glatfelter Co.      5,400         146,178   
PolyOne Corp.      14,500         445,295   
Quaker Chemical Corp.      5,200         379,860   
RTI International Metals, Inc. †      5,500         176,220   
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.      8,200         496,346   
Stepan Co.      7,500         432,975   
Texas Industries, Inc. †      9,900         656,469   
Tredegar Corp.      12,200         317,200   
US Concrete, Inc. †      10,900         218,654   
US Silica Holdings, Inc.      21,900         545,310   
Worthington Industries, Inc.      16,200         557,766   
Zoltek Cos., Inc. †      11,900         198,611   
     

 

 

 
        11,235,854   
     

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services - 1.1%      
8x8, Inc. †      64,800         652,536   
Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.      2,200         114,686   
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. †      39,600         107,712   
Cogent Communications Group, Inc.      19,100         615,975   
General Communication, Inc., Class A †      4,600         43,792   
IDT Corp., Class B      20,400         362,100   
inContact, Inc. †      14,500         119,915   
Lumos Networks Corp.      9,100         197,197   
NTELOS Holdings Corp.      6,450         121,260   
Premiere Global Services, Inc. †      10,600         105,576   
Straight Path Communications, Inc., Class B †      5,700         29,982   
Vonage Holdings Corp. †      70,600         221,684   
     

 

 

 
        2,692,415   
     

 

 

 
Utilities - 0.6%      
American States Water Co.      12,600         347,256   
Chesapeake Utilities Corp.      7,400         388,426   
Connecticut Water Service, Inc.      2,900         93,264   
Consolidated Water Co., Ltd. (Cayman Islands)      2,900         43,413   
MGE Energy, Inc.      3,600         196,380   
Middlesex Water Co.      3,200         68,448   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Utilities - 0.6% (continued)      
Otter Tail Corp.      5,700       $ 157,320   
Unitil Corp.      4,200         122,934   
     

 

 

 
        1,417,441   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $186,121,338)

        242,812,576   
     

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.0% (b)      
Utilities - 0.0% (b)      
Genie Energy Ltd., Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series 12-A †, 7.50%, 11/15/16 (c)      

(cost $53,422)

     5,900         46,964   
     

 

 

 
RIGHTS - 0.0%(b)      
Information Technology - 0.0% (b)      

Gerber Scientific, Inc., (3)†(a)
(cost $—)

     4,000           
     

 

 

 
WARRANTS - 0.0% (b)      
Energy - 0.0% (b)      

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. † (cost $—)

     2,980         21   
     

 

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 5.1%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (2)(d)      

(cost $12,359,705)

     12,359,705         12,359,705   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 104.5%
(cost $198,534,465)

        255,219,266   
     

 

 

 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (4.5%) (e)         (10,875,483)   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

   $ 244,343,783   
     

 

 

 

All securities are United States companies, unless noted otherwise in parentheses.

Non income-producing security.
(a) Security fair valued as of September 30, 2013 using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The total value of positions fair valued was $14,729 or 0.0% of total net assets.
(b) Represents less than 0.05 percent of net assets.
(c) Security is perpetual and, thus, does not have a predetermined maturity date. The coupon rate for this security is fixed for a period of time and may be structured to adjust thereafter. The date shown, if applicable, reflects the next call date. The coupon rate shown is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2013.
(d) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.
(e) Includes appreciation on futures contracts.

All securities are Level 1, with respect to ASC 820 unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(2) Level 2 security (See Note 4).
(3) Level 3 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

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Open futures contracts outstanding at September 30, 2013:

Exchange Traded

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  COUNTERPARTY   DESCRIPTION    EXPIRATION DATE      VALUE AT
TRADE DATE
     VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
 
Long Contracts:              
15   Barclays Capital   E-Mini Russell 2000 Futures      December 20, 2013         $1,594,044         $1,607,100         $13,056   
         

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash held as collateral with Barclays Capital for futures contracts was $35,095 at September 30, 2013.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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COMMON STOCKS - 98.1%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Australia - 9.2%      
ALS Ltd.      11,725       $ 114,856   
Amcor Ltd.      130,557         1,273,792   
AMP Ltd.      37,576         161,754   
Atlas Iron Ltd.      18,245         14,872   
Aurizon Holdings Ltd.      27,946         122,103   
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.      27,610         793,853   
Brambles Ltd.      77,311         657,443   
Caltex Australia Ltd.      4,085         70,577   
CFS Retail Property Trust Group REIT      41,469         77,547   
Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd.      10,216         116,996   
Cochlear Ltd.      3,817         215,589   
Commonwealth Bank of Australia      33,805         2,246,685   
Commonwealth Property Office Fund REIT      75,980         80,936   
Crown Ltd.      42,866         622,375   
CSL Ltd.      73,161         4,366,837   
Dexus Property Group REIT      90,954         85,142   
Goodman Group REIT      53,923         245,714   
GPT Group REIT      38,389         124,555   
Insurance Australia Group Ltd.      152,959         838,498   
Macquarie Group Ltd.      14,246         638,239   
Mesoblast Ltd. †      10,394         55,321   
Mirvac Group REIT      60,599         98,515   
National Australia Bank Ltd.      30,459         975,942   
New Hope Corp. Ltd.      3,113         11,308   
OZ Minerals Ltd.      4,289         17,792   
Paladin Energy Ltd. †      12,165         5,541   
Ramsay Health Care Ltd.      29,250         987,957   
Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group REIT      3,776         5,395   
Sonic Healthcare Ltd.      6,491         98,044   
Suncorp Group Ltd.      66,225         809,903   
Telecom Corp of New Zealand Ltd.      36,210         69,266   
Telstra Corp. Ltd.      375,951         1,744,487   
Wesfarmers Ltd.      32,711         1,256,639   
Westfield Group REIT      93,579         961,651   
Westfield Retail Trust REIT      145,956         404,601   
Westpac Banking Corp.      79,227         2,421,719   
Woolworths Ltd.      37,837         1,236,444   
WorleyParsons Ltd.      2,954         67,156   
     

 

 

 
        24,096,044   
     

 

 

 
Austria - 0.5%      
Andritz AG      3,800         223,629   
Erste Group Bank AG      14,518         458,793   
Immofinanz AG NPV †      63,665         277,933   
Lenzing AG      606         45,009   
OMV AG      4,423         218,404   
Raiffeisen Bank International AG      3,673         120,238   
     

 

 

 
        1,344,006   
     

 

 

 
Belgium - 1.1%      
Ageas      11,340         459,511   
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV      17,502         1,736,159   
Belgacom SA      2,566         68,248   
RTL Group SA      766         77,687   
UCB SA      6,382         388,402   
Umicore SA      2,884         140,044   
     

 

 

 
        2,870,051   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Canada - 8.2%      
Alimentation Couche Tard, Inc.,
Class B (1)
     13,400       $ 835,443   
Atco Ltd., Class I (1)      2,000         86,772   
Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust REIT (1)      1,500         83,894   
Brookfield Office Properties, Inc. (1)      7,200         137,982   
Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust REIT (1)      3,200         75,647   
Canadian National Railway Co. (1)      7,800         790,336   
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (1)      27,400         3,380,677   
Canadian Utilities Ltd., Class A (1)      3,400         116,948   
CGI Group, Inc., Class A (1)†      10,200         357,973   
CI Financial Corp. (1)      7,700         232,783   
Constellation Software, Inc. (1)      2,000         352,624   
Dollarama, Inc. (1)      4,000         325,072   
Domtar Corp. (1)      900         71,498   
Emera, Inc. (1)      2,100         60,734   
Empire Co., Ltd., Class A (1)      1,100         79,420   
First Capital Realty, Inc. (1)      3,800         62,457   
Gildan Activewear, Inc. (1)      18,200         844,580   
Husky Energy, Inc. (1)      8,100         232,923   
Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. (1)      7,800         329,553   
Keyera Corp. (1)      1,700         96,615   
Loblaw Cos., Ltd. (1)      70,100         3,097,181   
Magna International, Inc. (1)      30,500         2,515,388   
Manulife Financial Corp. (1)      101,600         1,680,757   
Methanex Corp. (1)      7,100         364,495   
Metro, Inc. (1)      4,200         262,711   
Onex Corp. (1)      2,400         126,052   
Paramount Resources Ltd., Class A (1)†      2,400         83,809   
Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B (1)      32,300         1,388,833   
Sun Life Financial, Inc. (1)      67,400         2,152,769   
Tourmaline Oil Corp. (1)†      23,100         938,532   
West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd. (1)      2,300         206,968   
     

 

 

 
        21,371,426   
     

 

 

 
Denmark - 1.3%      
Carlsberg A/S, Class B      3,117         321,247   
Coloplast A/S, Class B      33,945         1,933,398   
Danske Bank A/S †      11,758         253,559   
DSV A/S      2,710         76,900   
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B      2,415         409,015   
Tryg A/S      5,116         471,292   
     

 

 

 
        3,465,411   
     

 

 

 
Finland - 1.4%      
Kone OYJ, Class B      7,497         669,650   
Konecranes OYJ      3,800         127,993   
Nokia OYJ †      94,969         621,280   
Orion OYJ, Class B      4,687         118,269   
Sampo, A Shares      38,512         1,656,649   
Wartsila OYJ      8,465         382,928   
     

 

 

 
        3,576,769   
     

 

 

 
France - 5.9%      
Air Liquide SA      3,601         501,754   
AXA SA      25,427         590,131   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
France - 5.9% (continued)      
BNP Paribas SA      23,026       $ 1,557,582   
Bureau Veritas SA      2,364         74,619   
Christian Dior SA      1,623         318,536   
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin      1,933         214,373   
Credit Agricole SA †      76,413         842,581   
Dassault Systemes SA      1,844         246,124   
Edenred      3,620         117,609   
Essilor International SA      3,545         381,266   
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. NV      14,060         895,934   
Eutelsat Communications SA      3,108         98,231   
Hermes International      1,274         458,706   
Iliad SA      3,202         746,908   
Kering      2,717         608,884   
Lafarge SA      5,316         370,931   
L’Oreal SA      7,307         1,254,228   
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA      971         191,350   
Natixis      99,537         476,613   
Pernod Ricard SA      4,394         545,628   
Publicis Groupe SA      5,534         440,220   
Rexel SA      4,367         111,105   
Safran SA      2,192         135,007   
Sanofi      27,404         2,775,392   
Schneider Electric SA      4,553         385,264   
SCOR SE      2,421         80,234   
SEB SA      592         51,915   
Sodexo      1,964         183,275   
Technip SA      1,542         181,034   
Total SA      6,227         360,935   
Unibail-Rodamco SE REIT      1,155         286,543   
     

 

 

 
        15,482,912   
     

 

 

 
Germany - 4.0%      
Bayer AG      27,455         3,237,792   
Beiersdorf AG      12,384         1,099,543   
Deutsche Lufthansa AG †      26,823         523,265   
Deutsche Post AG      63,837         2,117,349   
GEA Group AG      2,796         114,914   
Hannover Rueck SE      4,457         327,528   
MAN SE      1,150         137,111   
Merck KGaA      8,876         1,385,388   
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG      6,099         1,192,243   
SAP AG      2,925         216,319   
Suedzucker AG      6,605         194,483   
     

 

 

 
        10,545,935   
     

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 4.5%      
AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.      35,500         161,853   
AIA Group Ltd.      19,400         91,288   
ASM Pacific Technology Ltd.      9,700         98,538   
BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.      123,000         395,198   
Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.      13,000         197,903   
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.      10,000         69,359   
CLP Holdings Ltd.      1,500         12,217   
First Pacific Co., Ltd.      72,000         79,582   
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. †      248,000         1,742,704   
Giordano International Ltd.      64,000         58,404   
Hang Seng Bank Ltd.      22,500         366,935   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Hong Kong - 4.5% (continued)      
Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.      64,900       $ 400,443   
Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.      193,600         466,034   
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.      84,000         553,502   
Hopewell Holdings Ltd.      32,000         107,201   
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.      11,000         131,929   
Hysan Development Co., Ltd.      25,000         111,612   
Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd.      33,500         71,288   
Lifestyle Properties Development Ltd. †      1,675         400   
Link REIT/The REIT      59,500         290,903   
Melco International Development Ltd.      103,000         276,818   
MGM China Holdings Ltd.      147,600         490,905   
MTR Corp. Ltd.      60,500         239,538   
New World Development Co., Ltd.      196,000         294,568   
NWS Holdings Ltd.      61,000         94,824   
Orient Overseas International Ltd.      19,000         111,716   
Sands China Ltd.      400,800         2,481,158   
Shangri-La Asia Ltd.      24,000         39,760   
Sino Land Co., Ltd.      168,000         247,512   
SJM Holdings Ltd.      79,000         222,602   
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd.      31,500         41,743   
Stella International Holdings Ltd.      32,500         83,466   
Swire Properties Ltd.      50         140   
Techtronic Industries Co.      70,000         182,478   
Television Broadcasts Ltd.      10,000         63,088   
Wharf Holdings Ltd.      136,000         1,178,422   
Wheelock & Co., Ltd.      41,000         217,501   
     

 

 

 
        11,673,532   
     

 

 

 
Israel - 0.9%      
Bank Hapoalim BM      75,018         379,605   
Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd.      502,277         923,345   
Frutarom Industries Ltd.      2,840         51,835   
Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.      6,075         34,845   
Israel Chemicals Ltd.      25,004         211,142   
Israel Corp. Ltd./The †      62         32,757   
Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A †      89,515         161,364   
Mellanox Technologies Ltd. (1)†      1,786         67,797   
Osem Investments Ltd.      1,716         38,359   
Partner Communications Co., Ltd. †      9,437         75,579   
Shikun & Binui Ltd.      42,765         100,212   
Strauss Group Ltd.      1,924         33,886   
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.      5,105         192,913   
     

 

 

 
        2,303,639   
     

 

 

 
Italy - 0.9%      
Davide Campari-Milano SpA      11,007         95,564   
Exor SpA      4,986         187,616   
Gtech Spa      13,558         387,946   
Luxottica Group SpA      15,970         846,280   
Pirelli & C. SpA      20,366         265,192   
Prysmian SpA      14,955         366,699   
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA      5,363         184,879   
     

 

 

 
        2,334,176   
     

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Japan - 33.9%      
77 Bank Ltd./The      35,000       $ 172,739   
Acom Co., Ltd. †      306,600         1,159,264   
Advantest Corp.      5,300         61,511   
Aeon Credit Service Co., Ltd.      12,200         384,287   
Aeon Mall Co., Ltd.      16,390         487,883   
Aiful Corp. †      564,900         2,890,755   
Asics Corp.      16,000         276,517   
Bank of Yokohama Ltd./The      34,000         194,993   
Bridgestone Corp.      25,400         930,871   
Calsonic Kansei Corp.      14,000         75,182   
Casio Computer Co., Ltd.      53,700         498,555   
Central Japan Railway Co.      2,000         256,710   
Century Tokyo Leasing Corp.      4,800         151,105   
Chiba Bank Ltd./The      27,000         197,733   
Chugoku Bank Ltd./The      5,000         70,431   
Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.      4,300         567,192   
Credit Saison Co., Ltd.      3,800         103,480   
Daido Steel Co., Ltd.      12,000         70,653   
Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd./The      23,100         330,814   
Daikin Industries Ltd.      14,500         773,920   
Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. †      7,000         38,592   
Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.      28,200         385,377   
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.      11,000         207,800   
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.      251,000         2,265,188   
Denso Corp.      25,100         1,177,739   
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.      2,600         980,592   
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.      59,000         1,644,073   
Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc.      41,000         185,648   
GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. †      1,456         1,140,170   
Hikari Tsushin, Inc.      2,600         163,508   
Hino Motors Ltd.      50,000         741,022   
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.      1,400         215,502   
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.      700         39,124   
Hitachi Capital Corp.      8,600         207,824   
Hitachi Ltd.      660         4,373   
Hitachi Transport System Ltd.      3,200         44,577   
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.      12,600         481,607   
Hoshizaki Electric Co., Ltd.      3,200         110,578   
Ichigo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.      179,800         857,393   
IHI Corp.      27,000         114,173   
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp. REIT      9         85,440   
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.      12,900         191,784   
Isuzu Motors Ltd.      173,000         1,146,806   
J Front Retailing Co., Ltd.      27,000         219,310   
Jafco Co., Ltd.      10,900         524,919   
Japan Prime Realty Investment Corp. REIT      56         196,699   
Japan Tobacco, Inc.      19,700         710,181   
Joyo Bank Ltd./The      53,000         285,111   
Kakaku.com, Inc.      25,000         584,443   
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc./The      38,400         493,981   
Keyence Corp.      840         319,615   
Kintetsu Corp.      14,000         52,273   
Kubota Corp.      54,000         784,840   
Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. †      29,000         414,942   
M3, Inc.      69         191,341   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Japan - 33.9% (continued)      
Makita Corp.      7,300       $ 425,322   
Matsui Securities Co., Ltd.      84,500         937,702   
Mazda Motor Corp. †      341,000         1,532,912   
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.      22,000         232,142   
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.      78,000         2,311,586   
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.      97,000         559,377   
Mitsubishi Logistics Corp.      21,000         318,422   
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. †      113,500         1,261,021   
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.      586,700         3,763,304   
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.      46,000         1,553,391   
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.      951,000         2,067,429   
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings      9,300         243,759   
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.      4,200         321,737   
NEC Corp.      142,000         329,903   
NHK Spring Co., Ltd.      12,500         128,417   
Nippon Express Co., Ltd.      39,000         195,970   
Nippon Television Holdings, Inc.      5,100         94,647   
Nishi-Nippon City Bank Ltd./The      21,000         57,317   
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.      31,100         313,884   
Nitto Denko Corp.      9,200         599,967   
Nomura Holdings, Inc.      422,600         3,305,458   
Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.      16,900         417,260   
Nomura Research Institute Ltd.      3,500         121,590   
NSK Ltd.      22,000         225,672   
NTT Urban Development Corp.      34,000         448,268   
Obayashi Corp.      38,000         227,391   
Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.      28,000         278,726   
Okasan Securities Group, Inc.      101,000         934,247   
Olympus Corp. †      14,400         439,866   
Omron Corp.      6,800         246,322   
Orient Corp. †      488,000         1,352,177   
ORIX Corp.      107,600         1,759,037   
Orix JREIT, Inc. REIT      34         43,196   
Otsuka Corp.      2,000         255,920   
Ricoh Co., Ltd.      13,000         150,637   
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.      27,000         275,404   
Sekisui House Ltd.      31,000         418,174   
Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.      1,200         43,992   
Seven Bank Ltd.      56,100         187,929   
Sharp Corp. †      83,000         306,095   
Shimano, Inc.      4,000         357,723   
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.      10,600         650,375   
Shinsei Bank Ltd.      372,000         907,923   
Shionogi & Co., Ltd.      18,000         378,923   
SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings, Inc.      13,300         69,322   
SMC Corp.      1,000         238,666   
Softbank Corp.      34,700         2,409,829   
Sony Corp.      28,200         605,309   
Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd.      2,600         111,634   
Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.      9,300         101,126   
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.      66,700         3,229,978   
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.      140,000         695,809   
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.      27,000         1,286,886   
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.      10,900         168,714   
Suruga Bank Ltd.      31,000         534,401   
Suzuki Motor Corp.      5,800         139,791   
Sysmex Corp.      2,300         147,085   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Japan - 33.9% (continued)      
Taiheiyo Cement Corp.      49,000       $ 214,270   
Takara Bio, Inc.      10,400         251,386   
Toho Gas Co., Ltd.      17,000         89,109   
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. †      34,400         423,758   
Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, Inc.      54,700         458,932   
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.      11,400         373,749   
Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc †      635,800         3,960,940   
Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.      90,000         827,484   
Tokyu Corp.      57,000         407,377   
Tokyu Land Corp.      74,000         770,023   
Toshiba Corp.      37,000         166,748   
Toshiba TEC Corp.      25,000         154,355   
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.      6,000         148,334   
Toyota Industries Corp.      11,600         502,281   
Toyota Motor Corp.      133,500         8,562,363   
Toyota Tsusho Corp.      18,400         482,470   
Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.      3,500         308,803   
USS Co., Ltd.      12,500         180,991   
Wacom Co., Ltd.      18,400         176,998   
Yahoo Japan Corp.      183,900         1,046,349   
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.      5,200         261,079   
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.      29,900         439,776   
Yokogawa Electric Corp.      8,300         118,545   
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd./The      30,000         297,127   
     

 

 

 
        88,203,451   
     

 

 

 
Netherlands - 1.7%      
Akzo Nobel NV      2,823         185,473   
ASML Holding NV      15,350         1,516,197   
CNH Industrial NV †      11,479         147,218   
Gemalto NV      3,241         347,893   
Heineken Holding NV      9,229         583,505   
Heineken NV      14,113         999,861   
Koninklijke Philips NV      17,817         574,795   
Koninklijke Vopak NV      762         43,670   
     

 

 

 
        4,398,612   
     

 

 

 
New Zealand - 0.1%      
Fletcher Building Ltd.      26,324         207,629   
     

 

 

 
Norway - 0.2%      
Golar LNG Ltd.      2,009         75,235   
Marine Harvest ASA      140,424         149,962   
Telenor ASA      10,790         246,589   
     

 

 

 
        471,786   
     

 

 

 
Portugal - 0.1%      
Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA      6,068         124,524   
Portugal Telecom SGPS SA      7,413         33,424   
     

 

 

 
        157,948   
     

 

 

 
Singapore - 1.6%      
Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust REIT      206,000         374,815   
CapitaCommercial Trust REIT      117,000         135,083   
CapitaLand Ltd.      58,000         143,016   
CapitaMall Trust REIT      149,000         232,802   
CapitaMalls Asia Ltd.      92,000         143,521   
Dairy Farm International Holdings, Ltd.      6,300         63,668   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Singapore - 1.6% (continued)      
DBS Group Holdings Ltd.      17,000       $ 222,541   
Global Logistic Properties Ltd.      107,000         246,315   
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.      6,000         182,726   
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.      18,000         988,580   
Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd.      7,000         236,996   
Keppel REIT      200         196   
Noble Group Ltd.      19,363         14,374   
Sembcorp Industries Ltd.      13,000         54,889   
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.      155,000         515,922   
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.      40,000         119,124   
StarHub Ltd.      33,000         112,912   
Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust REIT      92,000         119,834   
Super Group Ltd.      9,000         30,439   
United Overseas Bank Ltd.      16,000         263,918   
     

 

 

 
        4,201,671   
     

 

 

 
Spain - 3.6%      
Amadeus IT Holding SA, A Shares      63,915         2,266,245   
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA      4,255         47,581   
Ferrovial SA      84,997         1,530,833   
Gas Natural SDG SA      101,052         2,112,708   
Grifols SA      14,812         608,243   
Inditex SA      16,000         2,468,041   
Repsol SA      17,770         440,583   
     

 

 

 
        9,474,234   
     

 

 

 
Sweden - 0.7%      
Elekta AB, B Shares      6,724         108,416   
Hennes & Mauritz AB, B Shares      367         15,945   
Hexagon AB, B Shares      12,321         371,421   
Investor AB, B Shares      22,948         695,956   
Meda AB, A Shares      7,554         90,866   
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A      6,671         70,714   
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, A Shares      12,588         538,573   
     

 

 

 
        1,891,891   
     

 

 

 
Switzerland - 8.2%      
Actelion Ltd. †      6,152         436,802   
Cie Financiere Richemont SA      23,295         2,334,062   
Credit Suisse Group AG †      47,703         1,458,850   
EMS-Chemie Holding AG      1,486         525,843   
Geberit AG †      236         63,769   
Givaudan SA †      546         798,022   
Holcim Ltd. †      4,469         333,198   
Novartis AG      59,642         4,587,554   
Partners Group Holding AG      5,304         1,301,897   
Schindler Holding AG      1,395         209,612   
SGS SA      404         965,525   
Swatch Group AG/The      2,589         1,667,373   
Swiss Re AG †      14,143         1,171,754   
Syngenta AG      1,901         776,952   
UBS AG †      213,336         4,372,415   
Wolseley PLC      4,864         251,652   
Zurich Insurance Group AG †      146         37,637   
     

 

 

 
        21,292,917   
     

 

 

 
Thailand - 0.1%      

Thai Beverage PCL

     446,000         195,827   
     

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
United Kingdom - 8.8%      
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC      54,480       $ 333,657   
Aggreko PLC      7,624         197,843   
ARM Holdings PLC      49,237         788,086   
Associated British Foods PLC      9,388         284,925   
AstraZeneca PLC      240         12,476   
Barclays PLC      287,794         1,229,938   
BG Group PLC      2,230         42,570   
British American Tobacco PLC      482         25,367   
BT Group PLC      130,732         723,829   
Bunzl PLC      7,883         170,752   
Carnival PLC      6,836         231,601   
Compass Group PLC      41,470         570,460   
Croda International PLC      3,164         135,856   
Diageo PLC      46,529         1,479,037   
easyJet PLC      20,601         425,692   
Experian PLC      34,548         657,786   
Fresnillo PLC      1,715         27,000   
G4S PLC      22,026         90,734   
GlaxoSmithKline PLC      913         22,955   
Hargreaves Lansdown PLC      13,845         219,511   
HSBC Holdings PLC      401,189         4,342,210   
IMI PLC      4,267         100,462   
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC      8,078         298,624   
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC      11,899         347,348   
Intertek Group PLC      2,171         116,263   
ITV PLC      212,597         603,258   
Johnson Matthey PLC      2,582         117,328   
Kingfisher PLC      42,770         267,177   
Legal & General Group PLC      62,913         199,633   
Lloyds Banking Group PLC †      252,352         300,463   
Meggitt PLC      17,966         159,570   
Mondi PLC      7,018         118,418   
National Grid PLC      13,628         160,982   
Next PLC      6,383         533,324   
Old Mutual PLC      139,415         423,191   
Pearson PLC      15,946         324,522   
Petrofac Ltd.      14,632         332,396   
Prudential PLC      52,638         979,288   
Randgold Resources Ltd.      303         21,721   
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC      3,848         281,347   
Reed Elsevier PLC      9,377         126,397   
Rexam PLC      11,373         88,625   
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC †      35,118         631,838   
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC †      149,501         867,686   
SABMiller PLC      32,301         1,642,907   
Sage Group PLC/The      13,549         72,348   
Severn Trent PLC      3,568         101,752   
Smith & Nephew PLC      5,401         67,383   
SSE PLC      8,866         211,450   
Standard Life PLC      68,289         381,607   
Tate & Lyle PLC      14,485         172,607   
Tullow Oil PLC      11,125         184,439   
United Utilities Group PLC      13,217         147,830   
Whitbread PLC      10,735         514,943   
WPP PLC      7,612         156,427   
     

 

 

 
        23,065,839   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
United States - 1.2%      
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (1)†      29,200       $ 3,044,590   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $220,955,098)

        255,670,296   
     

 

 

 
RIGHTS - 0.0% (a)      
Spain - 0.0% (a)      
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA †      4,255         581   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL RIGHTS
(cost $—)

        581   
     

 

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 1.3%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (b)      

(cost $3,353,529)

     3,353,529         3,353,529   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.4%
(cost $224,308,627)

        259,024,406   
     

 

 

 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.6% (c)         1,480,138   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

   $ 260,504,544   
     

 

 

 

 

Non income-producing security.
(a) Represents less than 0.05 percent of net assets.
(b) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.
(c) Includes depreciation on futures contracts.

All securities are Level 2 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(1) Level 1 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

SECTOR    VALUE      % OF NET
ASSETS
 
Consumer Discretionary    $ 48,381,122         18.6
Consumer Staples      20,539,414         7.9   
Energy      3,342,058         1.3   
Financials      90,375,246         34.7   
Health Care      27,357,971         10.5   
Industrials      27,095,958         10.4   
Information Technology      12,771,259         4.9   
Materials      8,174,221         3.1   
Telecommunication Services      8,704,114         3.3   
Utilities      8,929,514         3.4   
Money Market Funds      3,353,529         1.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     259,024,406         99.4   
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (c)      1,480,138         0.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 260,504,544         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

84   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

Open futures contracts outstanding at September 30, 2013:

Exchange Traded

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
   COUNTERPARTY   DESCRIPTION   EXPIRATION DATE     VALUE AT
TRADE DATE
    VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
 
Long Contracts:          
35    Barclays Capital   MSCI EAFE Mini Index Futures     December 20, 2013        $3,196,957        $3,176,600        $(20,357)   
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash held as collateral with Barclays Capital for futures contracts was $178,677 at September 30, 2013.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 90.1%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 21.0%      
Aaron’s, Inc.      93       $ 2,576   
Amazon.com, Inc. †      53         16,570   
Apollo Group, Inc., Class A †      71         1,478   
AutoNation, Inc. †      274         14,295   
AutoZone, Inc. †      16         6,764   
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. †      101         7,813   
Best Buy Co., Inc.      1,312         49,200   
Brunswick Corp.      669         26,700   
Caesars Entertainment Corp. †      900         17,739   
Carter’s, Inc.      181         13,736   
CBS Corp., Class B      2,049         113,023   
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. †      49         21,006   
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.      322         10,220   
Coach, Inc.      66         3,599   
Comcast Corp., Class A      1,351         60,998   
CST Brands, Inc.      118         3,516   
Dana Holding Corp.      884         20,191   
Deckers Outdoor Corp. †      28         1,846   
Dillard’s, Inc., Class A      148         11,588   
DIRECTV †      86         5,138   
Discovery Communications, Inc., Class A †      526         44,405   
DISH Network Corp., Class A      1,337         60,178   
Dollar General Corp. †      490         27,665   
Dollar Tree, Inc. †      295         16,862   
DR Horton, Inc.      1,478         28,718   
DSW, Inc., Class A      165         14,078   
Expedia, Inc.      167         8,649   
Express, Inc. †      194         4,576   
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.      63         4,537   
Ford Motor Co.      18,169         306,511   
GameStop Corp., Class A      307         15,243   
Gannett Co., Inc.      894         23,950   
Gap, Inc./The      868         34,963   
General Motors Co. †      7,622         274,163   
Genuine Parts Co.      74         5,986   
GNC Holdings, Inc., Class A      104         5,682   
Groupon, Inc. †      3,300         36,993   
H&R Block, Inc.      635         16,929   
Home Depot, Inc./The      5,086         385,773   
HSN, Inc.      187         10,027   
Johnson Controls, Inc.      3,096         128,484   
L Brands, Inc.      139         8,493   
Las Vegas Sands Corp.      3,090         205,238   
Lennar Corp., Class A      1,112         39,365   
Liberty Global PLC, Class A (United Kingdom) †      258         20,472   
LKQ Corp. †      1,100         35,046   
Lowe’s Cos., Inc.      4,028         191,773   
Macy’s, Inc.      524         22,673   
Madison Square Garden Co./The, Class A †      191         11,091   
Mattel, Inc.      402         16,828   
MGM Resorts International †      2,730         55,801   
Mohawk Industries, Inc. †      580         75,545   
Netflix, Inc. †      493         152,441   
NIKE, Inc., Class B      248         18,015   
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. †      160         20,414   
Panera Bread Co., Class A †      24         3,805   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 21.0% (continued)      
PetSmart, Inc.      64       $ 4,881   
Polaris Industries, Inc.      180         23,252   
priceline.com, Inc. †      131         132,434   
PulteGroup, Inc.      2,843         46,910   
Ralph Lauren Corp.      40         6,589   
Rent-A-Center, Inc.      182         6,934   
Ross Stores, Inc.      256         18,637   
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. †      147         3,846   
Service Corp. International      660         12,289   
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.      26,035         100,755   
Standard Pacific Corp. †      4,289         33,926   
Starbucks Corp.      3,262         251,076   
Starz, Class A †      200         5,626   
Tesla Motors, Inc. †      851         164,600   
Time Warner Cable, Inc.      305         34,038   
Time Warner, Inc.      2,737         180,122   
TJX Cos., Inc.      1,203         67,837   
Tractor Supply Co.      98         6,583   
TripAdvisor, Inc. †      932         70,683   
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. †      739         52,698   
Tupperware Brands Corp.      134         11,574   
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.      7,472         250,312   
Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. †      50         5,973   
Under Armour, Inc., Class A †      82         6,515   
VF Corp.      51         10,152   
Viacom, Inc., Class B      1,448         121,024   
Visteon Corp. †      210         15,884   
Walt Disney Co./The      858         55,332   
Weight Watchers International, Inc.      51         1,906   
Whirlpool Corp.      644         94,307   
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.      151         8,793   
Wyndham Worldwide Corp.      277         16,889   
Yum! Brands, Inc.      243         17,348   
     

 

 

 
        4,579,093   
     

 

 

 
Consumer Staples - 3.3%      
Altria Group, Inc.      445         15,286   
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.      44         3,234   
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.      85         5,104   
Coca-Cola Co./The      102         3,864   
Colgate-Palmolive Co.      310         18,383   
ConAgra Foods, Inc.      549         16,657   
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A †      480         27,552   
Costco Wholesale Corp.      485         55,833   
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc./The, Class A      151         10,555   
Flowers Foods, Inc.      510         10,934   
General Mills, Inc.      150         7,188   
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. †      1,158         87,232   
Herbalife Ltd. (Cayman Islands)      71         4,954   
Hershey Co./The      95         8,787   
JM Smucker Co./The      179         18,802   
Kimberly-Clark Corp.      408         38,442   
Kroger Co./The      1,500         60,510   
Lorillard, Inc.      183         8,195   
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.      82         6,089   
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A      535         16,810   
Monster Beverage Corp. †      364         19,019   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Staples - 3.3% (continued)      
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A      225       $ 21,542   
Philip Morris International, Inc.      37         3,204   
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. †      2,246         37,710   
Pricesmart, Inc.      119         11,334   
Reynolds American, Inc.      232         11,317   
Rite Aid Corp. †      6,673         31,763   
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. †      39         2,606   
Walgreen Co.      2,774         149,241   
Whole Foods Market, Inc.      270         15,795   
     

 

 

 
        727,942   
     

 

 

 
Energy - 6.3%      
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.      60         5,579   
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.      2,844         106,138   
Cameron International Corp. †      587         34,263   
CARBO Ceramics, Inc.      17         1,685   
Chesapeake Energy Corp.      102         2,640   
Chevron Corp.      66         8,019   
Cobalt International Energy, Inc. †      1,208         30,031   
ConocoPhillips      135         9,384   
EOG Resources, Inc.      1,106         187,224   
EQT Corp.      247         21,914   
FMC Technologies, Inc. †      64         3,547   
Golar LNG Ltd. (Bermuda)      71         2,675   
Gulfport Energy Corp. †      606         38,990   
Halliburton Co.      2,835         136,505   
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. †      469         11,899   
Hess Corp.      988         76,412   
HollyFrontier Corp.      304         12,801   
Key Energy Services, Inc. †      134         977   
Kinder Morgan, Inc.      607         21,591   
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. †      1,503         18,126   
Marathon Oil Corp.      1,840         64,179   
Marathon Petroleum Corp.      1,522         97,895   
Noble Energy, Inc.      1,000         67,010   
Oasis Petroleum, Inc. †      609         29,920   
Phillips 66      1,910         110,436   
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.      755         142,544   
Range Resources Corp.      261         19,807   
Rosetta Resources, Inc. †      40         2,178   
Seadrill Ltd. (Bermuda)      528         23,802   
SM Energy Co.      42         3,242   
Spectra Energy Corp.      227         7,770   
Targa Resources Corp.      313         22,837   
Tesoro Corp.      112         4,926   
Valero Energy Corp.      1,350         46,103   
Williams Cos., Inc./The      269         9,781   
World Fuel Services Corp.      52         1,940   
     

 

 

 
        1,384,770   
     

 

 

 
Financials - 18.2%      
American Campus Communities, Inc. REIT      63         2,151   
American Express Co.      240         18,125   
American Financial Group, Inc.      332         17,948   
American International Group, Inc.      5,428         263,964   
American Tower Corp. REIT      508         37,658   
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Bermuda) †      267         14,453   
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. REIT      37         4,702   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Financials - 18.2% (continued)      
Bank of America Corp.      39,408       $ 543,830   
BB&T Corp.      375         12,656   
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B †      223         25,313   
BlackRock, Inc.      200         54,124   
Boston Properties, Inc. REIT      39         4,169   
BRE Properties, Inc. REIT      50         2,538   
Capital One Financial Corp.      817         56,161   
CBOE Holdings, Inc.      277         12,529   
Charles Schwab Corp./The      4,387         92,741   
Chubb Corp./The      190         16,959   
Citigroup, Inc.      10,655         516,874   
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. REIT      55         2,921   
Discover Financial Services      739         37,349   
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. REIT      62         2,119   
Erie Indemnity Co., Class A      32         2,319   
Essex Property Trust, Inc. REIT      22         3,249   
Extra Space Storage, Inc. REIT      331         15,143   
Federal Realty Investment Trust REIT      34         3,449   
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A      450         11,970   
Franklin Resources, Inc.      999         50,499   
General Growth Properties, Inc. REIT      1,839         35,474   
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A †      5,110         65,357   
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc./The      1,864         294,903   
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.      1,615         50,259   
HCP, Inc. REIT      443         18,141   
Howard Hughes Corp./The †      282         31,688   
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      11,846         612,320   
Lincoln National Corp.      1,222         51,312   
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.      196         8,536   
McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.      120         7,871   
MetLife, Inc.      3,958         185,828   
Moody’s Corp.      413         29,046   
Morgan Stanley      8,947         241,122   
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. †      470         26,428   
Ocwen Financial Corp. †      242         13,496   
Principal Financial Group, Inc.      725         31,045   
ProAssurance Corp.      66         2,974   
Prologis, Inc. REIT      233         8,766   
Prudential Financial, Inc.      1,555         121,259   
Public Storage REIT      117         18,784   
Regions Financial Corp.      1,356         12,557   
Simon Property Group, Inc. REIT      94         13,934   
State Street Corp.      1,503         98,822   
SunTrust Banks, Inc.      695         22,532   
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers REIT      263         8,587   
Taubman Centers, Inc. REIT      130         8,750   
Travelers Cos., Inc./The      301         25,516   
US Bancorp      1,669         61,052   
Ventas, Inc. REIT      229         14,084   
Wells Fargo & Co.      110         4,545   
Weyerhaeuser Co. REIT      768         21,988   
WR Berkley Corp.      97         4,157   
     

 

 

 
        3,977,046   
     

 

 

 
Health Care - 11.1%      
Abbott Laboratories      1,321         43,844   
AbbVie, Inc.      447         19,994   
Accretive Health, Inc. †      106         967   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Health Care - 11.1% (continued)      
Actavis, Inc. †      300       $ 43,200   
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      200         17,142   
Aetna, Inc.      1,744         111,651   
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      280         32,525   
Allergan, Inc.      105         9,497   
AmerisourceBergen Corp.      190         11,609   
Amgen, Inc.      1,177         131,753   
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      1,886         9,939   
athenahealth, Inc. †      131         14,221   
Biogen Idec, Inc. †      797         191,886   
Boston Scientific Corp. †      6,712         78,799   
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.      165         7,636   
Cardinal Health, Inc.      99         5,163   
Catamaran Corp. †      375         17,231   
Celgene Corp. †      1,593         245,211   
Cepheid, Inc. †      65         2,538   
Cerner Corp. †      156         8,198   
Cigna Corp.      1,319         101,378   
Eli Lilly & Co.      1,047         52,696   
Express Scripts Holding Co. †      773         47,756   
Gilead Sciences, Inc. †      5,812         365,226   
HCA Holdings, Inc.      2,651         113,330   
Humana, Inc.      72         6,720   
Illumina, Inc. †      400         32,332   
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. †      26         9,783   
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      500         18,770   
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (Ireland) †      22         2,023   
Medidata Solutions, Inc. †      200         19,786   
Medivation, Inc. †      360         21,579   
Medtronic, Inc.      1,000         53,250   
Omnicare, Inc.      290         16,095   
Perrigo Co.      47         5,799   
Pfizer, Inc.      759         21,791   
Pharmacyclics, Inc. †      502         69,487   
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      424         132,657   
Tenet Healthcare Corp. †      605         24,920   
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.      1,342         123,665   
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      330         23,631   
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      722         54,742   
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. †      53         3,696   
WellPoint, Inc.      1,046         87,456   
     

 

 

 
        2,411,572   
     

 

 

 
Industrials - 11.4%      
A. O. Smith Corp.      698         31,550   
Alaska Air Group, Inc.      406         25,424   
Avis Budget Group, Inc. †      1,191         34,336   
B/E Aerospace, Inc. †      412         30,414   
Boeing Co./The      3,200         376,000   
Chart Industries, Inc. †      99         12,181   
CLARCOR, Inc.      41         2,277   
Clean Harbors, Inc. †      45         2,640   
Copart, Inc. †      321         10,205   
Cummins, Inc.      500         66,435   
Delta Air Lines, Inc.      6,218         146,683   
Donaldson Co., Inc.      84         3,203   
Dover Corp.      877         78,781   
Fastenal Co.      131         6,583   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Industrials - 11.4% (continued)      
Flowserve Corp.      478       $ 29,822   
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.      2,129         88,630   
Generac Holdings, Inc.      1,589         67,755   
General Electric Co.      2,095         50,049   
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. †      3,292         72,951   
Hexcel Corp. †      497         19,284   
Honeywell International, Inc.      3,465         287,734   
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.      571         43,550   
Iron Mountain, Inc.      381         10,295   
Kansas City Southern      173         18,919   
Kirby Corp. †      166         14,367   
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.      197         13,124   
Lockheed Martin Corp.      339         43,239   
Manitowoc Co., Inc./The      893         17,485   
Masco Corp.      1,831         38,964   
Norfolk Southern Corp.      121         9,359   
Northrop Grumman Corp.      400         38,104   
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. †      256         11,773   
Owens Corning †      565         21,459   
Precision Castparts Corp.      589         133,844   
Raytheon Co.      500         38,535   
Rockwell Automation, Inc.      400         42,776   
Rollins, Inc.      380         10,074   
Ryder System, Inc.      169         10,089   
Southwest Airlines Co.      2,822         41,088   
Swift Transportation Co. †      4,040         81,568   
Teledyne Technologies, Inc. †      41         3,482   
Terex Corp. †      1,248         41,933   
Towers Watson & Co., Class A      202         21,606   
Triumph Group, Inc.      44         3,090   
Union Pacific Corp.      658         102,214   
United Continental Holdings, Inc. †      2,286         70,203   
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B      166         15,167   
United Rentals, Inc. †      643         37,480   
USG Corp. †      586         16,748   
Verisk Analytics, Inc., Class A †      448         29,102   
Wabtec Corp.      250         15,717   
Waste Connections, Inc.      407         18,482   
WESCO International, Inc. †      423         32,372   
     

 

 

 
        2,489,145   
     

 

 

 
Information Technology - 16.1%      
3D Systems Corp. †      1,160         62,628   
Activision Blizzard, Inc.      2,500         41,675   
Adobe Systems, Inc. †      1,800         93,492   
Alliance Data Systems Corp. †      103         21,781   
AOL, Inc. †      358         12,380   
Apple, Inc.      22         10,489   
Applied Materials, Inc.      4,694         82,333   
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.      159         11,508   
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. †      803         10,841   
Cisco Systems, Inc.      18,841         441,256   
CommVault Systems, Inc. †      125         10,979   
Cree, Inc. †      795         47,851   
Dell, Inc.      2,406         33,131   
eBay, Inc. †      698         38,941   
Electronic Arts, Inc. †      1,898         48,494   
Equinix, Inc. †      116         21,303   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

88   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Information Technology - 16.1% (continued)      
Facebook, Inc., Class A †      5,236       $ 263,057   
First Solar, Inc. †      1,121         45,075   
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. †      550         60,588   
Fortinet, Inc. †      124         2,512   
Freescale Semiconductor Ltd. (Bermuda) †      907         15,102   
Fusion-io, Inc. †      135         1,808   
Google, Inc., Class A †      313         274,160   
Guidewire Software, Inc. †      400         18,844   
Hewlett-Packard Co.      6,896         144,678   
IAC/InterActiveCorp      82         4,483   
Intel Corp.      648         14,852   
International Business Machines Corp.      24         4,444   
Intuit, Inc.      74         4,907   
IPG Photonics Corp.      133         7,489   
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.      216         11,148   
KLA-Tencor Corp.      80         4,868   
LinkedIn Corp., Class A †      535         131,642   
Mastercard, Inc., Class A      235         158,103   
Micron Technology, Inc. †      5,948         103,912   
Microsoft Corp.      300         9,993   
Motorola Solutions, Inc.      138         8,194   
NCR Corp. †      290         11,487   
NetSuite, Inc. †      217         23,423   
NeuStar, Inc., Class A †      209         10,341   
Nuance Communications, Inc. †      155         2,898   
Oracle Corp.      621         20,599   
Pandora Media, Inc. †      2,103         52,848   
Qlik Technologies, Inc. †      416         14,244   
QUALCOMM, Inc.      171         11,519   
Rackspace Hosting, Inc. †      257         13,559   
Salesforce.com, Inc. †      215         11,161   
SanDisk Corp.      1,092         64,985   
ServiceNow, Inc. †      1,009         52,418   
SolarWinds, Inc. †      320         11,219   
Splunk, Inc. †      874         52,475   
SunPower Corp. †      800         20,928   
Symantec Corp.      1,519         37,595   
Teradata Corp. †      80         4,435   
Texas Instruments, Inc.      3,000         120,810   
TIBCO Software, Inc. †      93         2,380   
Total System Services, Inc.      143         4,207   
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.      600         20,154   
Ultimate Software Group, Inc./The †      87         12,824   
Universal Display Corp. †      41         1,313   
VeriFone Systems, Inc. †      48         1,097   
Visa, Inc., Class A      2,110         403,221   
VMware, Inc., Class A †      140         11,326   
Western Digital Corp.      1,340         84,956   
Xilinx, Inc.      413         19,353   
Yahoo!, Inc. †      3,002         99,546   
Yelp, Inc. †      300         19,854   
Zillow, Inc., Class A †      200         16,874   
     

 

 

 
        3,512,990   
     

 

 

 
Materials - 1.9%      
Airgas, Inc.      30         3,181   
Allied Nevada Gold Corp. †      73         305   
Axiall Corp.      400         15,116   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Materials - 1.9% (continued)      
Carpenter Technology Corp.      51       $ 2,964   
Celanese Corp., Series A      24         1,267   
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.      82         17,288   
Chemtura Corp. †      890         20,461   
Ecolab, Inc.      508         50,170   
International Paper Co.      1,925         86,240   
Monsanto Co.      721         75,251   
NewMarket Corp.      42         12,092   
Newmont Mining Corp.      60         1,686   
PPG Industries, Inc.      318         53,125   
Praxair, Inc.      34         4,087   
Royal Gold, Inc.      48         2,336   
Sherwin-Williams Co./The      270         49,189   
WR Grace & Co. †      153         13,372   
     

 

 

 
        408,130   
     

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services - 0.1%      
Crown Castle International Corp. †      380         27,752   
     

 

 

 
Utilities - 0.7%      
AGL Resources, Inc.      62         2,854   
Ameren Corp.      110         3,832   
American Electric Power Co., Inc.      418         18,120   
American Water Works Co., Inc.      122         5,036   
Calpine Corp. †      225         4,372   
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.      247         5,921   
Cleco Corp.      70         3,139   
Consolidated Edison, Inc.      120         6,617   
Dominion Resources, Inc.      205         12,808   
DTE Energy Co.      87         5,740   
FirstEnergy Corp.      177         6,452   
ITC Holdings Corp.      37         3,473   
NextEra Energy, Inc.      56         4,489   
NiSource, Inc.      195         6,023   
OGE Energy Corp.      396         14,292   
ONEOK, Inc.      108         5,759   
Pinnacle West Capital Corp.      73         3,996   
Portland General Electric Co.      345         9,739   
PPL Corp.      242         7,352   
Questar Corp.      410         9,221   
UIL Holdings Corp.      72         2,677   
WGL Holdings, Inc.      68         2,904   
Wisconsin Energy Corp.      89         3,594   
Xcel Energy, Inc.      158         4,362   
     

 

 

 
        152,772   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $17,910,616)

        19,671,212   
     

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 5.8%      
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
    (cost $1,271,253)
     7,590         1,275,879   
     

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 3.6%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (2)(a)      

(cost $777,926)

     777,926       $ 777,926   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.5%
(cost $19,959,795)

        21,725,017   
     

 

 

 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.5%         99,608   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

   $ 21,824,625   
     

 

 

 

All securities are United States companies, unless noted otherwise in parentheses.

Non income-producing security.
(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.

All securities are Level 1 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(2) Level 2 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 17.6%      
AFC Enterprises, Inc. †      273       $ 11,900   
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. †      1,038         20,469   
American Public Education, Inc. †      58         2,192   
America’s Car-Mart, Inc. †      61         2,752   
ANN, Inc. †      88         3,187   
Arctic Cat, Inc.      166         9,470   
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. †      376         20,003   
Ascent Capital Group, Inc., Class A †      63         5,079   
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. †      314         5,652   
bebe stores, inc.      410         2,497   
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.      448         7,204   
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. †      57         1,637   
Black Diamond, Inc. †      382         4,645   
Bob Evans Farms, Inc.      192         10,996   
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc./The      543         5,729   
Boyd Gaming Corp. †      773         10,938   
Brown Shoe Co., Inc.      531         12,463   
Brunswick Corp.      116         4,630   
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. †      66         7,340   
Cabela’s, Inc. †      102         6,429   
Caesars Entertainment Corp. †      800         15,768   
Capella Education Co. †      200         11,312   
Carriage Services, Inc.      352         6,829   
Charles & Colvard Ltd. †      1,300         9,113   
Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc./The †      73         4,224   
Christopher & Banks Corp. †      1,379         9,943   
Churchill Downs, Inc.      75         6,489   
Conn’s, Inc. †      463         23,168   
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.      222         22,919   
Dex Media, Inc. †      1,228         9,984   
DineEquity, Inc.      99         6,831   
Dixie Group, Inc./The †      600         6,684   
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.      176         11,959   
Dorman Products, Inc.      316         15,658   
Drew Industries, Inc.      234         10,656   
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.      366         6,339   
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A      2,467         14,555   
EW Scripps Co., Class A †      758         13,909   
Federal-Mogul Corp. †      1,000         16,790   
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. †      461         17,361   
Fifth & Pacific Cos., Inc. †      513         12,892   
Finish Line, Inc./The, Class A      238         5,919   
Genesco, Inc. †      38         2,492   
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. †      239         13,047   
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. †      268         10,795   
Gray Television, Inc. †      2,635         20,685   
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.      93         7,224   
Helen of Troy Ltd. (Bermuda) †      96         4,243   
hhgregg, Inc. †      300         5,373   
Hibbett Sports, Inc. †      72         4,043   
Hillenbrand, Inc.      264         7,226   
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Class A †      2,515         13,153   
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. †      430         14,285   
iRobot Corp. †      130         4,897   
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. †      118         5,187   
Journal Communications, Inc., Class A †      1,008         8,618   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 17.6% (continued)      
KB Home      696       $ 12,542   
Kirkland’s, Inc. †      600         11,064   
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. †      925         17,889   
La-Z-Boy, Inc.      430         9,765   
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. †      701         6,603   
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. †      298         10,445   
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A      369         26,922   
Loral Space & Communications, Inc.      167         11,311   
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. †      278         29,649   
M/I Homes, Inc. †      386         7,959   
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. †      734         32,296   
MDC Holdings, Inc.      97         2,911   
MDC Partners, Inc., Class A      407         11,388   
Men’s Wearhouse, Inc./The      77         2,622   
Meritage Homes Corp. †      248         10,652   
Modine Manufacturing Co. †      900         13,167   
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.      114         5,300   
Movado Group, Inc.      246         10,762   
Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc. †      490         16,929   
NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A      143         7,925   
Nautilus, Inc. †      1,157         8,354   
New York Times Co./The, Class A †      552         6,939   
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Class A      479         21,318   
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. †      1,814         17,469   
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., Class A (Bermuda) †      546         7,087   
Outerwall, Inc. †      52         2,599   
Overstock.com, Inc. †      485         14,390   
Oxford Industries, Inc.      75         5,098   
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. †      1,884         5,652   
Papa John’s International, Inc.      112         7,827   
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.      131         5,598   
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.      221         4,314   
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. †      500         12,525   
Pool Corp.      199         11,170   
Quiksilver, Inc. †      2,126         14,946   
ReachLocal, Inc. †      262         3,120   
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. †      87         6,186   
Ryland Group, Inc./The      603         24,446   
Shutterfly, Inc. †      404         22,576   
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A      303         10,157   
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A †      234         7,280   
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. †      1,136         12,485   
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A      237         5,641   
Stage Stores, Inc.      411         7,891   
Standard Motor Products, Inc.      641         20,615   
Standard Pacific Corp. †      722         5,711   
Steven Madden Ltd. †      109         5,867   
Stoneridge, Inc. †      664         7,178   
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.      220         13,779   
Thor Industries, Inc.      654         37,958   
Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. †      200         5,898   
Tower International, Inc. †      753         15,052   
Tuesday Morning Corp. †      1,155         17,637   
Universal Electronics, Inc. †      400         14,412   
ValueVision Media, Inc., Class A †      1,392         6,055   
Winnebago Industries, Inc. †      504         13,084   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 17.6% (continued)      
Zale Corp. †      736       $ 11,187   
     

 

 

 
        1,213,384   
     

 

 

 
Consumer Staples - 3.6%      
Andersons, Inc./The      86         6,011   
B&G Foods, Inc.      336         11,609   
Boston Beer Co., Inc./The, Class A †      72         17,583   
Boulder Brands, Inc. †      962         15,431   
Calavo Growers, Inc.      67         2,026   
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.      101         4,858   
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. †      500         6,330   
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated      37         2,317   
Dean Foods Co. †      353         6,813   
Elizabeth Arden, Inc. †      131         4,837   
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.      157         4,660   
Hain Celestial Group, Inc./The †      80         6,170   
Harbinger Group, Inc. †      1,228         12,734   
J&J Snack Foods Corp.      84         6,780   
Lancaster Colony Corp.      40         3,132   
Lifevantage Corp. †      3,107         7,395   
Medifast, Inc. †      203         5,459   
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. †      200         7,940   
Post Holdings, Inc. †      339         13,685   
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. †      333         10,030   
Revlon, Inc., Class A †      233         6,470   
Rite Aid Corp. †      1,984         9,444   
Sanderson Farms, Inc.      65         4,241   
Snyders-Lance, Inc.      152         4,385   
Spartan Stores, Inc.      107         2,360   
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.      123         8,098   
Star Scientific, Inc. †      1,901         3,631   
SUPERVALU, Inc. †      2,561         21,077   
Susser Holdings Corp. †      195         10,364   
Universal Corp.      72         3,667   
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. †      100         8,679   
WD-40 Co.      78         5,062   
Weis Markets, Inc.      80         3,915   
WhiteWave Foods Co., Class A †      136         2,716   
     

 

 

 
        249,909   
     

 

 

 
Energy - 4.5%      
Alon USA Energy, Inc.      541         5,524   
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. †      606         29,246   
Bristow Group, Inc.      51         3,711   
Cheniere Energy, Inc. †      188         6,418   
Crosstex Energy, Inc.      243         5,076   
Dawson Geophysical Co. †      173         5,617   
Delek US Holdings, Inc.      505         10,650   
Enbridge Energy Management LLC      109         3,137   
EPL Oil & Gas, Inc. †      761         28,241   
Exterran Holdings, Inc. †      523         14,419   
Geospace Technologies Corp. †      120         10,116   
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.      916         14,702   
Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.      61         1,495   
Halcon Resources Corp. †      354         1,568   
Hercules Offshore, Inc. †      2,014         14,843   
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. †      60         3,446   
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. †      259         3,124   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Energy - 4.5% (continued)      
Matador Resources Co. †      400       $ 6,532   
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. †      400         10,728   
Newpark Resources, Inc. †      1,331         16,851   
PDC Energy, Inc. †      284         16,909   
PHI, Inc. †      89         3,356   
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. †      781         11,832   
Rentech, Inc.      1,324         2,622   
Rex Energy Corp. †      535         11,931   
RigNet, Inc. †      451         16,335   
SemGroup Corp., Class A      440         25,089   
Ship Finance International Ltd. (Norway)      197         3,008   
TETRA Technologies, Inc. †      1,000         12,530   
Western Refining, Inc.      170         5,107   
Willbros Group, Inc. †      758         6,958   
     

 

 

 
        311,121   
     

 

 

 
Financials - 15.3%      
Acadia Realty Trust REIT      188         4,640   
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. †      121         4,358   
American Assets Trust, Inc. REIT      205         6,255   
AMERISAFE, Inc.      115         4,084   
Amtrust Financial Services, Inc.      198         7,734   
Associated Estates Realty Corp. REIT      200         2,982   
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.      413         19,820   
Banner Corp.      212         8,090   
BBCN Bancorp, Inc.      497         6,839   
BofI Holding, Inc. †      288         18,680   
Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.      425         4,717   
Cash America International, Inc.      26         1,177   
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. REIT      989         5,123   
Chatham Lodging Trust REIT      230         4,108   
Chesapeake Lodging Trust REIT      227         5,344   
CNO Financial Group, Inc.      725         10,440   
Cohen & Steers, Inc.      106         3,743   
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.      85         3,450   
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. †      1,224         7,258   
CoreSite Realty Corp. REIT      334         11,336   
CubeSmart REIT      492         8,777   
CVB Financial Corp.      482         6,517   
DFC Global Corp. †      70         769   
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. †      123         3,480   
EastGroup Properties, Inc. REIT      4         237   
Education Realty Trust, Inc. REIT      244         2,220   
eHealth, Inc. †      349         11,259   
Employers Holdings, Inc.      119         3,539   
Enstar Group Ltd. (Bermuda) †      55         7,513   
EverBank Financial Corp.      1,190         17,826   
Evercore Partners, Inc., Class A      300         14,769   
Excel Trust, Inc. REIT      95         1,140   
Ezcorp, Inc., Class A †      144         2,431   
FBL Financial Group, Inc., Class A      141         6,331   
FBR & Co. †      566         15,174   
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C      183         6,109   
FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc. REIT †      1,903         11,722   
Fidus Investment Corp.      866         16,800   
Financial Engines, Inc.      682         40,538   
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. †      128         7,418   
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. REIT      254         4,133   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Financials - 15.3% (continued)      
First Interstate Bancsystem, Inc.      1,083       $ 26,154   
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. †      387         5,712   
FXCM, Inc., Class A      276         5,451   
Geo Group, Inc./The REIT      357         11,870   
Gladstone Investment Corp.      220         1,551   
Golub Capital BDC, Inc.      236         4,092   
Green Dot Corp., Class A †      300         7,899   
HCI Group, Inc.      513         20,951   
HFF, Inc., Class A      152         3,808   
Home BancShares, Inc.      574         17,432   
Home Loan Servicing Solutions Ltd. (Cayman Islands)      760         16,728   
HomeStreet, Inc.      265         5,114   
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. REIT      351         6,827   
International Bancshares Corp.      362         7,830   
Investors Bancorp, Inc.      291         6,367   
Kemper Corp.      236         7,930   
Lakeland Financial Corp.      116         3,787   
LTC Properties, Inc. REIT      138         5,241   
Maiden Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      347         4,098   
Main Street Capital Corp.      317         9,488   
Manning & Napier, Inc.      250         4,170   
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.      166         9,967   
MBIA, Inc. †      175         1,790   
Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.      279         1,813   
Medley Capital Corp.      626         8,633   
MGIC Investment Corp. †      4,392         31,974   
National Penn Bancshares, Inc.      380         3,819   
Nelnet, Inc., Class A      400         15,380   
New Mountain Finance Corp.      721         10,390   
Old National Bancorp      280         3,976   
OneBeacon Insurance Group Ltd., Class A      661         9,756   
Oritani Financial Corp.      260         4,280   
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. †      458         6,155   
PacWest Bancorp      303         10,411   
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust REIT      303         5,666   
PHH Corp. †      493         11,704   
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. †      181         5,396   
Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      224         13,379   
Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. †      36         2,158   
Primerica, Inc.      444         17,911   
PrivateBancorp, Inc.      381         8,153   
PS Business Parks, Inc. REIT      43         3,209   
Radian Group, Inc.      2,902         40,425   
RAIT Financial Trust REIT      853         6,039   
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust REIT      567         8,737   
Regional Management Corp. †      200         6,360   
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. REIT      228         3,151   
Rockville Financial, Inc.      141         1,833   
Rouse Properties, Inc. REIT      525         10,804   
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. REIT      393         9,043   
Selective Insurance Group, Inc.      315         7,717   
Sovran Self Storage, Inc. REIT      110         8,325   
STAG Industrial, Inc. REIT      988         19,879   
Stewart Information Services Corp.      227         7,262   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Financials - 15.3% (continued)      
Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. REIT †      1,142       $ 9,913   
Sun Communities, Inc. REIT      184         7,842   
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. REIT      238         3,032   
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.      548         6,877   
Symetra Financial Corp.      671         11,957   
Synovus Financial Corp.      5,006         16,520   
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. †      146         6,712   
THL Credit, Inc.      680         10,622   
Triangle Capital Corp.      324         9,516   
Trustmark Corp.      208         5,325   
UMB Financial Corp.      34         1,848   
Umpqua Holdings Corp.      478         7,753   
United Bankshares, Inc.      73         2,116   
United Community Banks, Inc./GA †      1,200         18,000   
Universal Health Realty Income Trust REIT      73         3,056   
ViewPoint Financial Group, Inc.      492         10,170   
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. †      149         24,233   
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. †      462         7,350   
Walter Investment Management Corp. †      238         9,410   
Webster Financial Corp.      223         5,693   
WesBanco, Inc.      152         4,519   
Western Alliance Bancorp †      525         9,938   
Whitestone REIT REIT      253         3,727   
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. †      1,947         22,605   
World Acceptance Corp. †      66         5,935   
     

 

 

 
        1,051,544   
     

 

 

 
Health Care - 16.5%      
Abaxis, Inc.      257         10,820   
ABIOMED, Inc. †      235         4,481   
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. †      876         34,541   
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      1,474         40,491   
Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. †      400         5,364   
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      1,155         12,439   
Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      345         1,042   
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. †      209         7,164   
Addus HomeCare Corp. †      800         23,176   
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      334         28,627   
Akorn, Inc. †      262         5,156   
Albany Molecular Research, Inc. †      622         8,018   
Align Technology, Inc. †      105         5,053   
Alkermes PLC (Ireland) †      155         5,211   
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      683         43,719   
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. †      743         10,224   
Amsurg Corp. †      151         5,995   
Analogic Corp.      62         5,124   
Anika Therapeutics, Inc. †      394         9,440   
Antares Pharma, Inc. †      931         3,780   
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      475         2,503   
Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      118         2,171   
Array BioPharma, Inc. †      1,518         9,442   
Biolase, Inc. †      2,045         3,906   
Bio-Reference Labs, Inc. †      414         12,370   
BioScrip, Inc. †      757         6,646   
BioTelemetry, Inc. †      600         5,946   
Cambrex Corp. †      263         3,472   
Cantel Medical Corp.      420         13,377   
Capital Senior Living Corp. †      432         9,137   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Health Care - 16.5% (continued)      
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. †      715       $ 25,332   
Celsion Corp. †      3,294         3,788   
Centene Corp. †      61         3,902   
Clovis Oncology, Inc. †      437         26,561   
Curis, Inc. †      447         1,994   
Cynosure, Inc., Class A †      245         5,588   
Cytokinetics, Inc. †      693         5,260   
DexCom, Inc. †      511         14,426   
Dyax Corp. †      1,187         8,143   
Endocyte, Inc. †      780         10,397   
Endologix, Inc. †      490         7,904   
Exact Sciences Corp. †      307         3,626   
ExamWorks Group, Inc. †      253         6,575   
Exelixis, Inc. †      177         1,030   
Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      316         13,901   
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. †      694         8,432   
Genomic Health, Inc. †      224         6,850   
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. †      402         4,840   
Hanger, Inc. †      261         8,811   
HealthStream, Inc. †      255         9,659   
ICU Medical, Inc. †      259         17,594   
Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      334         1,740   
ImmunoGen, Inc. †      127         2,162   
Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      209         3,647   
Insmed, Inc. †      690         10,771   
Insulet Corp. †      205         7,429   
IPC The Hospitalist Co., Inc. †      27         1,377   
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      272         10,211   
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (Ireland) †      72         6,622   
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. †      1,979         19,988   
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      4,198         9,949   
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class B †      179         7,747   
Luminex Corp. †      195         3,900   
Magellan Health Services, Inc. †      46         2,758   
MannKind Corp. †      4,253         24,242   
MedAssets, Inc. †      339         8,617   
Medicines Co./The †      172         5,765   
Medidata Solutions, Inc. †      359         35,516   
Merge Healthcare, Inc. †      546         1,425   
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. †      161         1,953   
MiMedx Group, Inc. †      2,091         8,719   
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      100         1,439   
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. †      55         8,215   
Nanosphere, Inc. †      1,970         3,940   
National Research Corp., Class B      280         8,361   
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. †      438         1,161   
Nektar Therapeutics †      348         3,637   
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. †      500         5,660   
NewLink Genetics Corp. †      309         5,803   
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      1,089         34,641   
Omeros Corp. †      547         5,333   
Omnicell, Inc. †      488         11,556   
Oncothyreon, Inc. †      759         1,564   
OPKO Health, Inc. †      1,845         16,254   
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. †      1,467         9,007   
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      707         34,000   
PAREXEL International Corp. †      228         11,452   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Health Care - 16.5% (continued)      
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      3,139       $ 4,426   
Pharmacyclics, Inc. †      104         14,396   
Providence Service Corp./The †      400         11,476   
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. †      416         22,323   
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.      200         11,600   
Quidel Corp. †      203         5,765   
Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. †      400         5,976   
Repros Therapeutics, Inc. †      959         25,701   
RTI Surgical, Inc. †      1,546         5,782   
Santarus, Inc. †      731         16,499   
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. †      473         22,340   
Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc., Class A †      623         2,716   
Spectranetics Corp. †      556         9,330   
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.      151         1,267   
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      1,476         7,321   
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      711         3,249   
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. †      981         6,190   
TearLab Corp. †      1,163         12,863   
TESARO, Inc. †      556         21,539   
TG Therapeutics, Inc. †      1,200         6,108   
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      1,495         6,952   
Universal American Corp.      417         3,178   
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      600         6,582   
Vivus, Inc. †      199         1,855   
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.      216         8,888   
Wright Medical Group, Inc. †      352         9,180   
XenoPort, Inc. †      1,277         7,253   
ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc. †      300         1,185   
     

 

 

 
        1,131,949   
     

 

 

 
Industrials - 15.0%      
AAON, Inc.      196         5,206   
AAR Corp.      300         8,199   
Aceto Corp.      644         10,059   
Advisory Board Co./The †      101         6,008   
Aerovironment, Inc. †      107         2,472   
Aircastle Ltd.      713         12,413   
Albany International Corp., Class A      105         3,766   
Allegiant Travel Co.      229         24,127   
AMERCO      85         15,651   
American Railcar Industries, Inc.      113         4,433   
American Woodmark Corp. †      270         9,356   
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.      271         8,043   
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.      164         8,446   
Argan, Inc.      130         2,856   
Arkansas Best Corp.      300         7,701   
Astec Industries, Inc.      103         3,704   
Astronics Corp. †      275         13,670   
Avis Budget Group, Inc. †      469         13,521   
AZZ, Inc.      116         4,856   
Barnes Group, Inc.      224         7,822   
Barrett Business Services, Inc.      211         14,202   
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. †      535         19,725   
Brink’s Co./The      68         1,924   
Builders FirstSource, Inc.      1,259         7,403   
Capstone Turbine Corp. †      1,193         1,408   
Chart Industries, Inc. †      43         5,291   
Coleman Cable, Inc.      471         9,943   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Industrials - 15.0% (continued)      
Colfax Corp. †      113       $ 6,383   
Corporate Executive Board Co./The      53         3,849   
Deluxe Corp.      367         15,289   
DigitalGlobe, Inc. †      275         8,696   
Douglas Dynamics, Inc.      179         2,637   
Ducommun, Inc. †      394         11,300   
DXP Enterprises, Inc. †      198         15,636   
Dycom Industries, Inc. †      159         4,450   
Echo Global Logistics, Inc. †      134         2,806   
Encore Wire Corp.      111         4,378   
Energy Recovery, Inc. †      1,600         11,600   
EnerNOC, Inc. †      398         5,966   
EnerSys, Inc.      213         12,914   
Engility Holdings, Inc. †      300         9,519   
Erickson Air-Crane, Inc. †      537         8,409   
Exponent, Inc.      69         4,957   
Federal Signal Corp. †      900         11,583   
Forward Air Corp.      130         5,246   
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.      202         7,959   
FTI Consulting, Inc. †      53         2,003   
G&K Services, Inc., Class A      300         18,117   
GATX Corp.      58         2,756   
GenCorp, Inc. †      588         9,426   
Generac Holdings, Inc.      415         17,696   
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. †      498         7,101   
GP Strategies Corp. †      152         3,985   
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. †      289         7,676   
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.      518         13,344   
Huron Consulting Group, Inc. †      102         5,366   
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.      124         11,119   
InnerWorkings, Inc. †      264         2,592   
Kaman Corp.      93         3,521   
KEYW Holding Corp./The †      419         5,636   
Kimball International, Inc., Class B      371         4,114   
Lydall, Inc. †      499         8,568   
Macquarie Infrastructure Co. LLC      173         9,262   
Manitex International, Inc. †      495         5,410   
Manitowoc Co., Inc./The      444         8,694   
MasTec, Inc. †      395         11,969   
Matson, Inc.      121         3,174   
McGrath RentCorp.      83         2,963   
Meritor, Inc. †      1,000         7,860   
Middleby Corp./The †      56         11,699   
Mine Safety Appliances Co.      161         8,309   
Mobile Mini, Inc. †      427         14,544   
Mueller Industries, Inc.      166         9,241   
Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A      2,456         19,623   
Multi-Color Corp.      103         3,495   
Navigant Consulting, Inc. †      256         3,958   
Nortek, Inc. †      210         14,429   
On Assignment, Inc. †      426         14,058   
Patrick Industries, Inc. †      922         27,706   
PGT, Inc. †      1,116         11,060   
PowerSecure International, Inc. †      946         15,183   
Primoris Services Corp.      239         6,087   
Proto Labs, Inc. †      519         39,646   
Quad/Graphics, Inc.      555         16,850   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Industrials - 15.0% (continued)      
Quality Distribution, Inc. †      153       $ 1,414   
RBC Bearings, Inc. †      66         4,349   
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. †      642         7,640   
Revolution Lighting Technologies, Inc. †      2,703         6,920   
Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. †      302         8,528   
Saia, Inc. †      343         10,695   
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.      89         2,899   
Spirit Airlines, Inc. †      821         28,136   
Standex International Corp.      60         3,564   
Steelcase, Inc., Class A      547         9,091   
Swift Transportation Co. †      680         13,729   
Taser International, Inc. †      964         14,373   
Team, Inc. †      99         3,935   
Tecumseh Products Co., Class A †      489         4,377   
Tennant Co.      62         3,844   
Textainer Group Holdings Ltd.      231         8,748   
Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. †      117         2,704   
Titan International, Inc.      137         2,006   
Trex Co., Inc. †      201         9,956   
TriMas Corp. †      313         11,675   
TrueBlue, Inc. †      500         12,005   
UniFirst Corp.      100         10,442   
United Rentals, Inc. †      89         5,188   
United Stationers, Inc.      120         5,220   
US Ecology, Inc.      115         3,465   
USG Corp. †      223         6,373   
Wabash National Corp. †      826         9,631   
WageWorks, Inc. †      651         32,843   
Werner Enterprises, Inc.      267         6,229   
XPO Logistics, Inc. †      226         4,897   
YRC Worldwide, Inc. †      268         4,524   
     

 

 

 
        1,033,422   
     

 

 

 
Information Technology - 20.0%      
3D Systems Corp. †      133         7,181   
ACI Worldwide, Inc. †      147         7,947   
Actuate Corp. †      330         2,425   
Acxiom Corp. †      400         11,356   
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. †      300         5,256   
Advent Software, Inc.      300         9,525   
Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc.      966         19,774   
Angie’s List, Inc. †      802         18,045   
Applied Micro Circuits Corp. †      1,291         16,654   
ARRIS Group, Inc. †      436         7,438   
Aspen Technology, Inc. †      281         9,709   
ATMI, Inc. †      113         2,997   
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. †      2,288         4,828   
Blackbaud, Inc.      186         7,261   
Blucora, Inc. †      397         9,123   
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.      459         8,868   
Brooks Automation, Inc.      216         2,011   
CACI International, Inc., Class A †      39         2,695   
CalAmp Corp. †      717         12,641   
Calix, Inc. †      798         10,159   
Carbonite, Inc. †      500         7,500   
Cardtronics, Inc. †      192         7,123   
Cass Information Systems, Inc.      62         3,309   
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. †      800         13,360   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Information Technology - 20.0% (continued)      
Ciena Corp. †      300       $ 7,494   
Cirrus Logic, Inc. †      157         3,561   
Clearfield, Inc. †      661         8,877   
Cognex Corp.      218         6,836   
Coherent, Inc.      68         4,179   
CommVault Systems, Inc. †      72         6,324   
comScore, Inc. †      500         14,485   
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.      107         2,602   
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. †      597         30,710   
CoStar Group, Inc. †      108         18,133   
Cray, Inc. †      618         14,875   
Datalink Corp. †      600         8,112   
Dealertrack Technologies, Inc. †      171         7,326   
Demandware, Inc. †      400         18,532   
eGain Corp. †      1,177         17,761   
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. †      383         12,133   
Ellie Mae, Inc. †      597         19,110   
Entegris, Inc. †      550         5,582   
Envestnet, Inc. †      492         15,252   
EPAM Systems, Inc. †      619         21,355   
ePlus, Inc.      90         4,651   
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. †      343         13,651   
Exar Corp. †      1,200         16,092   
ExlService Holdings, Inc. †      162         4,614   
Fair Isaac Corp.      165         9,121   
FARO Technologies, Inc. †      79         3,331   
FEI Co.      87         7,639   
Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. †      470         3,671   
Glu Mobile, Inc. †      1,754         4,894   
GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. †      207         1,762   
Guidewire Software, Inc. †      212         9,987   
Harmonic, Inc. †      600         4,614   
Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.      174         6,911   
Hutchinson Technology, Inc. †      1,615         5,620   
Immersion Corp. †      870         11,475   
Imperva, Inc. †      300         12,606   
Infinera Corp. †      1,581         17,881   
Infoblox, Inc. †      200         8,364   
Information Services Group, Inc. †      2,600         10,764   
Insight Enterprises, Inc. †      194         3,670   
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. †      1,700         16,014   
Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. †      174         1,895   
Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc. †      216         13,714   
Intermolecular, Inc. †      459         2,529   
IntraLinks Holdings, Inc. †      1,161         10,217   
Ixia †      225         3,526   
j2 Global, Inc.      328         16,243   
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (Singapore) †      235         2,714   
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. †      450         2,007   
Lexmark International, Inc., Class A      600         19,800   
Liquidity Services, Inc. †      81         2,718   
LivePerson, Inc. †      246         2,322   
Manhattan Associates, Inc. †      104         9,927   
Mattson Technology, Inc. †      2,700         6,453   
MAXIMUS, Inc.      274         12,341   
Measurement Specialties, Inc. †      178         9,655   
Mentor Graphics Corp.      559         13,064   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Information Technology - 20.0% (continued)      
Meru Networks, Inc. †      1,189       $ 3,888   
Methode Electronics, Inc.      612         17,136   
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A †      10         1,038   
Mitek Systems, Inc. †      1,203         6,232   
MKS Instruments, Inc.      143         3,802   
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.      276         8,357   
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.      488         13,986   
Move, Inc. †      700         11,865   
MTS Systems Corp.      53         3,411   
Nanometrics, Inc. †      125         2,015   
NeoPhotonics Corp. †      1,354         10,006   
Netscout Systems, Inc. †      276         7,057   
NetSol Technologies, Inc. †      781         7,833   
NIC, Inc.      574         13,265   
OpenTable, Inc. †      200         13,996   
OSI Systems, Inc. †      155         11,543   
Parkervision, Inc. †      2,090         7,002   
PDF Solutions, Inc. †      254         5,398   
Power Integrations, Inc.      200         10,830   
Proofpoint, Inc. †      631         20,268   
PROS Holdings, Inc. †      171         5,846   
Rambus, Inc. †      1,805         16,967   
Rogers Corp. †      60         3,569   
Sanmina Corp. †      991         17,333   
Sapient Corp. †      247         3,846   
ScanSource, Inc. †      78         2,699   
SciQuest, Inc. †      382         8,580   
Semtech Corp. †      117         3,509   
Silicon Graphics International Corp. †      702         11,408   
Sonus Networks, Inc. †      4,001         13,523   
Spansion, Inc., Class A †      279         2,815   
SPS Commerce, Inc. †      477         31,921   
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. †      374         14,249   
Stamps.com, Inc. †      380         17,453   
Stratasys Ltd. †      59         5,974   
SunEdison, Inc. †      3,409         27,170   
SunPower Corp. †      1,245         32,569   
Super Micro Computer, Inc. †      181         2,451   
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. †      200         7,612   
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. †      508         9,225   
TiVo, Inc. †      368         4,578   
Tyler Technologies, Inc. †      137         11,983   
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.      500         16,795   
Ultimate Software Group, Inc./The †      83         12,234   
Ultratech, Inc. †      112         3,394   
Uni-Pixel, Inc. †      629         11,152   
United Online, Inc.      1,323         10,558   
ValueClick, Inc. †      771         16,075   
VirnetX Holding Corp. †      80         1,632   
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. †      607         7,824   
Web.com Group, Inc. †      429         13,874   
WebMD Health Corp. †      546         15,616   
Yelp, Inc. †      641         42,421   
Zhone Technologies, Inc. †      2,700         8,505   
Zillow, Inc., Class A †      320         26,998   
     

 

 

 
        1,378,167   
     

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Materials - 4.5%      
Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. †      275       $ 11,748   
AEP Industries, Inc. †      90         6,688   
AMCOL International Corp.      59         1,928   
American Pacific Corp. †      425         23,273   
American Vanguard Corp.      323         8,695   
Balchem Corp.      182         9,418   
Calgon Carbon Corp. †      158         3,000   
Century Aluminum Co. †      800         6,440   
Chemtura Corp. †      320         7,357   
Deltic Timber Corp.      41         2,671   
Eagle Materials, Inc.      154         11,173   
Flotek Industries, Inc. †      574         13,202   
FutureFuel Corp.      387         6,951   
Graphic Packaging Holding Co. †      551         4,717   
H.B. Fuller Co.      215         9,716   
Haynes International, Inc.      62         2,810   
Headwaters, Inc. †      1,216         10,932   
Innophos Holdings, Inc.      147         7,759   
Innospec, Inc.      119         5,553   
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp.      475         20,330   
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. †      209         3,676   
LSB Industries, Inc. †      79         2,649   
Myers Industries, Inc.      203         4,082   
Olin Corp.      256         5,906   
OM Group, Inc. †      200         6,756   
Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. †      449         579   
PH Glatfelter Co.      228         6,172   
PolyOne Corp.      556         17,075   
RTI International Metals, Inc. †      181         5,799   
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.      200         12,106   
Stepan Co.      84         4,849   
Texas Industries, Inc. †      211         13,991   
Tredegar Corp.      203         5,278   
US Concrete, Inc. †      611         12,257   
US Silica Holdings, Inc.      764         19,024   
Worthington Industries, Inc.      377         12,980   
Zoltek Cos., Inc. †      200         3,338   
     

 

 

 
        310,878   
     

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services - 0.7%      
8x8, Inc. †      1,152         11,601   
Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.      74         3,858   
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. †      883         2,402   
Cogent Communications Group, Inc.      214         6,901   
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.      147         2,534   
IDT Corp., Class B      555         9,851   
Lumos Networks Corp.      321         6,956   
Premiere Global Services, Inc. †      278         2,769   
     

 

 

 
        46,872   
     

 

 

 
Utilities - 0.5%      
ALLETE, Inc.      35         1,690   
American States Water Co.      164         4,520   
Black Hills Corp.      75         3,740   
Chesapeake Utilities Corp.      72         3,779   
El Paso Electric Co.      44         1,470   
MGE Energy, Inc.      78         4,255   
Otter Tail Corp.      366         10,102   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Utilities - 0.5% (continued)      
South Jersey Industries, Inc.      37       $ 2,167   
Unitil Corp.      94         2,751   
     

 

 

 
        34,474   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $5,280,157)

        6,761,720   
     

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 1.3%      
iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund      

(cost $82,818)

     841         89,667   
     

 

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 1.8%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (2)(a)      

(cost $126,302)

     126,302         126,302   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.3%
(cost $5,489,277)

        6,977,689   
     

 

 

 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.3%)         (91,470)   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 6,886,219   
     

 

 

 

All securities are United States companies, unless noted otherwise in parentheses.

Non income-producing security.
(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.

All securities are Level 1 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(2) Level 2 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 86.0%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Australia - 6.2%      
ALS Ltd.      295       $ 2,890   
Amcor Ltd.      9,314         90,873   
Aurizon Holdings Ltd.      3,392         14,821   
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.      1,377         39,592   
Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd.      386         4,421   
Commonwealth Bank of Australia      815         54,165   
CSL Ltd.      8,253         492,605   
Dexus Property Group REIT      4,204         3,935   
Federation Centres Ltd. REIT      6,256         13,342   
GPT Group REIT      1,253         4,066   
National Australia Bank Ltd.      1,442         46,203   
Orica Ltd.      113         2,117   
Santos Ltd.      278         3,918   
Telecom Corp of New Zealand Ltd.      1,966         3,761   
Telstra Corp. Ltd.      16,142         74,902   
Wesfarmers Ltd.      1,172         45,024   
Westfield Retail Trust REIT      16,763         46,468   
Westpac Banking Corp.      3,086         94,329   
Woolworths Ltd.      1,566         51,174   
     

 

 

 
        1,088,606   
     

 

 

 
Austria - 0.4%      
Andritz AG      416         24,481   
Erste Group Bank AG      785         24,807   
Raiffeisen Bank International AG      448         14,666   
     

 

 

 
        63,954   
     

 

 

 
Belgium - 0.5%      
Ageas      619         25,083   
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV      318         31,545   
Belgacom SA      94         2,500   
KBC Groep NV      457         22,485   
RTL Group SA      62         6,288   
UCB SA      98         5,964   
     

 

 

 
        93,865   
     

 

 

 
Bermuda - 0.1%      
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd.†      2,240         7,010   
Seadrill Ltd.      77         3,458   
     

 

 

 
        10,468   
     

 

 

 
Canada - 12.3%      
Alimentation Couche Tard, Inc., Class B (1)      1,246         77,684   
AltaGas Ltd. (1)      100         3,554   
Bank of Montreal (1)      100         6,674   
BCE, Inc. (1)      136         5,812   
Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust REIT (1)      100         5,593   
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc., Class A (1)      509         19,045   
Brookfield Office Properties, Inc. (1)      100         1,916   
Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust REIT (1)      100         2,364   
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (1)      2,223         274,279   
CGI Group, Inc., Class A (1)†      676         23,725   
CI Financial Corp. (1)      800         24,185   
Constellation Software, Inc. (1)      708         124,829   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Canada - 12.3% (continued)      
Dollarama, Inc. (1)      109       $ 8,858   
Empire Co., Ltd., Class A (1)      100         7,220   
Ensign Energy Services, Inc. (1)      100         1,713   
First Majestic Silver Corp. (1)†      100         1,184   
Fortis, Inc. (1)      100         3,038   
Gildan Activewear, Inc. (1)      1,656         76,848   
IGM Financial, Inc. (1)      100         4,666   
Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. (1)      800         33,800   
Intact Financial Corp. (1)      100         5,998   
Jean Coutu Group PJC, Inc./The, Class A (1)      200         3,532   
Loblaw Cos., Ltd. (1)      10,365         457,950   
Magna International, Inc. (1)      3,044         251,044   
Manulife Financial Corp. (1)      8,752         144,783   
Metro, Inc. (1)      100         6,255   
National Bank of Canada (1)      100         8,259   
Onex Corp. (1)      100         5,252   
Open Text Corp. (1)      100         7,472   
Paramount Resources Ltd., Class A (1)†      100         3,492   
Pembina Pipeline Corp. (1)      100         3,314   
Precision Drilling Corp. (1)      200         1,984   
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust REIT (1)      242         5,709   
Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B (1)      3,763         161,801   
Royal Bank of Canada (1)      79         5,062   
Shaw Communications, Inc., Class B (1)      100         2,322   
Sun Life Financial, Inc. (1)      7,850         250,731   
Tim Hortons, Inc. (1)      100         5,800   
Tourmaline Oil Corp. (1)†      2,645         107,464   
TransAlta Corp. (1)      100         1,299   
Trilogy Energy Corp. (1)      100         2,847   
Vermilion Energy, Inc. (1)      100         5,497   
Yamana Gold, Inc. (1)      300         3,119   
     

 

 

 
        2,157,973   
     

 

 

 
Denmark - 1.7%      
Coloplast A/S, Class B      4,207         239,617   
Danske Bank A/S †      918         19,796   
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B      206         34,889   
Novozymes A/S, B Shares      153         5,856   
William Demant Holding A/S †      39         3,606   
     

 

 

 
        303,764   
     

 

 

 
Finland - 1.2%      
Kone OYJ, Class B      305         27,244   
Metso OYJ      434         17,056   
Sampo, A Shares      3,850         165,613   
     

 

 

 
        209,913   
     

 

 

 
France - 2.5%      
Air Liquide SA      161         22,433   
AXA SA      1,176         27,294   
BNP Paribas SA      957         64,736   
Danone SA      363         27,332   
Dassault Systemes SA      53         7,074   
Edenred      323         10,494   
Essilor International SA      243         26,135   
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. NV      496         31,606   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
France - 2.5% (continued)      
Eutelsat Communications SA      106       $ 3,350   
Hermes International      35         12,602   
L’Oreal SA      257         44,113   
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA      196         38,625   
Pernod Ricard SA      92         11,424   
Sanofi      811         82,135   
Societe Generale SA      493         24,561   
Sodexo      65         6,066   
Technip SA      46         5,400   
     

 

 

 
        445,380   
     

 

 

 
Germany - 4.5%      
Adidas AG      160         17,356   
BASF SE      106         10,165   
Bayer AG      1,970         232,324   
Beiersdorf AG      64         5,682   
Continental AG      125         21,191   
Deutsche Bank AG      67         3,075   
Deutsche Lufthansa AG †      730         14,241   
Deutsche Post AG      8,416         279,142   
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA      109         7,087   
Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA      61         7,573   
GEA Group AG      93         3,822   
Hannover Rueck SE      53         3,895   
Merck KGaA      699         109,102   
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG      264         51,607   
RWE AG      83         2,824   
SAP AG      171         12,646   
     

 

 

 
        781,732   
     

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 2.5%      
AIA Group Ltd.      3,800         17,881   
BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.      10,500         33,736   
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.      1,000         6,936   
CLP Holdings Ltd.      1,000         8,144   
First Pacific Co., Ltd.      12,000         13,264   
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. †      6,000         42,162   
Giordano International Ltd.      2,000         1,825   
Hang Seng Bank Ltd.      1,200         19,570   
Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.      3,300         20,362   
Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.      2,420         5,825   
Link REIT/The REIT      3,500         17,112   
Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd.      1,000         3,126   
Melco International Development Ltd.      12,000         32,251   
New World Development Co., Ltd.      9,000         13,526   
Power Assets Holdings Ltd.      1,000         8,953   
Sands China Ltd.      22,800         141,144   
SJM Holdings Ltd.      6,000         16,906   
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd.      1,500         1,988   
Stella International Holdings Ltd.      1,000         2,568   
Wharf Holdings Ltd.      2,000         17,330   
Wheelock & Co., Ltd.      3,000         15,915   
     

 

 

 
        440,524   
     

 

 

 
Israel - 1.4%      
Bank Hapoalim BM      4,981         25,205   
Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd.      107,381         197,400   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Israel - 1.4% (continued)      
EZchip Semiconductor Ltd. †      308       $ 7,626   
Shikun & Binui Ltd.      5,830         13,662   
     

 

 

 
        243,893   
     

 

 

 
Italy - 0.4%      
Davide Campari-Milano SpA      430         3,733   
Gtech Spa      157         4,493   
Luxottica Group SpA      512         27,132   
Pirelli & C. SpA      343         4,466   
Saipem SpA      71         1,542   
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA      534         18,409   
Tenaris SA      152         3,556   
     

 

 

 
        63,331   
     

 

 

 
Japan - 29.7%      
Acom Co., Ltd. †      30,500         115,321   
Aeon Co., Ltd.      1,800         24,845   
Aiful Corp. †      36,600         187,293   
Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd.      300         4,599   
Bridgestone Corp.      900         32,984   
Central Japan Railway Co.      200         25,671   
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      800         16,451   
Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.      200         26,381   
CyberAgent, Inc.      100         2,770   
Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd./The      1,000         14,321   
Daikin Industries Ltd.      500         26,687   
Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.      2,000         27,332   
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.      1,000         18,891   
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.      21,000         189,518   
Denso Corp.      1,100         51,614   
Eisai Co., Ltd.      100         4,070   
FamilyMart Co., Ltd.      100         4,331   
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.      100         37,715   
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.      2,000         55,731   
GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. †      59         46,202   
Haseko Corp. †      3,200         23,041   
Hino Motors Ltd.      6,000         88,923   
Hiroshima Bank Ltd./The      6,000         25,605   
Hitachi Ltd.      2,000         13,253   
Hitachi Transport System Ltd.      200         2,786   
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.      1,300         49,690   
House Foods Corp.      100         1,555   
Ichigo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.      12,400         59,131   
Isuzu Motors Ltd.      19,000         125,950   
Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.      100         3,559   
J Trust Co., Ltd.      1,100         19,843   
Jafco Co., Ltd.      600         28,895   
Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp. REIT      6         12,354   
Kajima Corp.      6,000         24,439   
Kakaku.com, Inc.      400         9,351   
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc./The †      5,700         73,325   
Keihan Electric Railway Co., Ltd.      1,000         4,075   
Keyence Corp.      100         38,049   
Kintetsu Corp.      3,000         11,201   
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      100         5,728   
Komeri Co., Ltd.      100         2,454   
Kubota Corp.      2,000         29,068   
Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. †      1,900         27,186   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Japan - 29.7% (continued)      
Matsui Securities Co., Ltd.      1,700       $ 18,865   
Mazda Motor Corp. †      26,000         116,879   
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.      4,000         118,543   
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.      4,000         23,067   
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. †      10,400         115,547   
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.      49,400         316,869   
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.      2,000         67,539   
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.      27,000         58,697   
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings      1,300         34,074   
Nikon Corp.      600         10,517   
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.      100         5,205   
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.      1,200         12,111   
Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.      50         4,579   
Nitto Denko Corp.      500         32,607   
Nomura Holdings, Inc.      34,200         267,503   
Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.      1,000         24,690   
Nomura Research Institute Ltd.      700         24,318   
NTT Urban Development Corp.      1,200         15,821   
Okasan Securities Group, Inc.      6,000         55,500   
Olympus Corp. †      1,000         30,546   
Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      100         6,144   
Orient Corp. †      25,500         70,657   
Oriental Land Co., Ltd.      100         16,536   
ORIX Corp.      9,200         150,401   
Rakuten, Inc.      600         9,108   
Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      100         4,856   
Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.      700         20,198   
Sharp Corp. †      6,000         22,127   
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.      400         24,542   
Shinsei Bank Ltd.      24,000         58,576   
Shionogi & Co., Ltd.      700         14,736   
Softbank Corp.      3,100         215,287   
Sony Corp.      1,600         34,344   
Sumitomo Corp.      200         2,703   
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.      3,600         174,332   
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.      8,000         39,761   
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.      1,000         47,662   
Suruga Bank Ltd.      3,000         51,716   
Taiheiyo Cement Corp.      4,000         17,491   
Taisei Corp.      6,000         29,532   
Takara Bio, Inc.      500         12,086   
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      200         9,446   
Toho Co., Ltd.      1,300         27,144   
Toho Gas Co., Ltd.      1,000         5,242   
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. †      1,800         22,173   
Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, Inc.      4,200         35,238   
Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc †      40,700         253,555   
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.      3,000         16,455   
Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.      2,000         18,389   
Tokyu Corp.      3,000         21,441   
Tokyu Land Corp.      3,000         31,217   
Toyota Motor Corp.      11,100         711,927   
Yahoo Japan Corp.      7,400         42,104   
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.      100         5,021   
Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.      400         1,183   
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.      1,900         27,946   
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd./The      1,000         9,904   
Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd.      200         2,321   
     

 

 

 
        5,209,166   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Netherlands - 1.6%      
Akzo Nobel NV      301       $ 19,776   
ASML Holding NV      1,606         158,633   
CNH Industrial NV †      878         11,261   
Heineken NV      422         29,897   
Koninklijke Ahold NV      658         11,400   
Koninklijke Philips NV      1,024         33,035   
Unilever NV CVA      377         14,389   
     

 

 

 
        278,391   
     

 

 

 
Norway - 0.2%      
Aker Solutions ASA      867         12,175   
Gjensidige Forsikring ASA      719         10,854   
Golar LNG Ltd.      70         2,621   
Telenor ASA      565         12,912   
     

 

 

 
        38,562   
     

 

 

 
Portugal - 0.1%      
Galp Energia SGPS SA      140         2,329   
Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA      313         6,423   
     

 

 

 
        8,752   
     

 

 

 
Singapore - 1.1%      
CapitaLand Ltd.      9,000         22,192   
CapitaMalls Asia Ltd.      8,000         12,480   
DBS Group Holdings Ltd.      2,000         26,181   
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.      400         21,968   
Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd.      500         16,928   
Keppel Corp. Ltd.      3,000         24,941   
Keppel REIT      23,840         23,345   
Mapletree Commercial Trust REIT      20,000         19,382   
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.      10,000         29,781   
     

 

 

 
        197,198   
     

 

 

 
Spain - 4.2%      
Abertis Infraestructuras SA      340         6,608   
Amadeus IT Holding SA, A Shares      7,801         276,601   
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA      11,199         125,232   
CaixaBank      381         1,674   
Endesa SA †      148         3,852   
Ferrovial SA      5,563         100,192   
Gas Natural SDG SA      6,733         140,768   
Inditex SA      505         77,898   
     

 

 

 
        732,825   
     

 

 

 
Sweden - 0.6%      
Getinge AB, B Shares      138         4,934   
Hennes & Mauritz AB, B Shares      383         16,640   
Investor AB, B Shares      780         23,655   
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A      1,535         16,271   
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, A Shares      392         16,772   
Swedbank AB, A Shares      1,066         24,830   
Swedish Match AB      114         4,022   
Tele2 AB, B Shares      227         2,902   
     

 

 

 
        110,026   
     

 

 

 
Switzerland - 9.0%      
Cie Financiere Richemont SA      2,366         237,063   
Credit Suisse Group AG †      5,036         154,011   
Givaudan SA †      95         138,850   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Switzerland - 9.0% (continued)      
Lindt & Spruengli AG      1       $ 4,102   
Novartis AG      584         44,920   
Partners Group Holding AG      1,060         260,183   
Roche Holding AG      156         42,100   
Schindler Holding AG      32         4,808   
SGS SA      12         28,679   
Swatch Group AG/The      296         190,631   
Swiss Re AG †      841         69,677   
Syngenta AG      94         38,419   
UBS AG †      17,381         356,231   
Wolseley PLC      78         4,036   
     

 

 

 
        1,573,710   
     

 

 

 
Thailand - 0.2%      
Thai Beverage PCL      59,000         25,905   
     

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 4.4%      
Aggreko PLC      133         3,451   
ARM Holdings PLC      1,727         27,642   
AstraZeneca PLC      50         2,599   
Barclays PLC      13,606         58,148   
BG Group PLC      687         13,115   
BP PLC      740         5,188   
British American Tobacco PLC      941         49,524   
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC      451         6,351   
BT Group PLC      5,048         27,949   
Bunzl PLC      221         4,787   
Burberry Group PLC      203         5,372   
Compass Group PLC      1,417         19,492   
Croda International PLC      111         4,766   
Diageo PLC      1,887         59,983   
Experian PLC      1,092         20,791   
Fresnillo PLC      272         4,282   
G4S PLC      681         2,805   
GlaxoSmithKline PLC      126         3,168   
HSBC Holdings PLC      10,509         113,743   
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC      538         19,889   
Intertek Group PLC      94         5,034   
Land Securities Group PLC REIT      307         4,563   
Meggitt PLC      501         4,450   
National Grid PLC      2,270         26,815   
Next PLC      241         20,136   
Pearson PLC      343         6,980   
Randgold Resources Ltd.      40         2,867   
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC      500         36,557   
Rexam PLC      474         3,694   
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC †      1,309         23,551   
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC †      6,019         34,934   
SABMiller PLC      977         49,693   
Sage Group PLC/The      662         3,535   
Severn Trent PLC      173         4,934   
Shire PLC      214         8,561   
SSE PLC      372         8,872   
Standard Life PLC      4,679         26,147   
Tate & Lyle PLC      322         3,837   
Tesco PLC      1,089         6,331   
Tullow Oil PLC      321         5,322   
United Utilities Group PLC      372         4,161   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
United Kingdom - 4.4% (continued)      
Weir Group PLC/The      778       $ 29,326   
WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC      1,127         5,110   
     

 

 

 
        778,455   
     

 

 

 
United States - 1.2%      
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (1)†      2,073         216,145   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $13,788,768)

        15,072,538   
     

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 5.9%      
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (1)     
(cost $1,031,736)
     16,226         1,035,057   
     

 

 

 
RIGHTS - 0.0% (a)      
Spain - 0.0% (a)      
Abertis Infraestructuras SA †      340         331   
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA †      11,199         1,530   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL RIGHTS
(cost $—)

        1,861   
     

 

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 3.2%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (b)      

(cost $558,681)

     558,681         558,681   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 95.1%
(cost $15,379,185)

        16,668,137   
     

 

 

 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 4.9%         861,124   
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $ 17,529,261   
     

 

 

 

 

Non income-producing security.
(a) Represents less than 0.05 percent of net assets.
(b) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.

All securities are Level 2, with respect to ASC 820 unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(1) Level 1 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

CVA - Dutch Certificate of Shares

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND   

 

 

SECTOR    VALUE      % OF NET
ASSETS
 
Consumer Discretionary    $ 2,854,313         16.3
Consumer Staples      1,172,013         6.7   
Energy      195,499         1.1   
Financials      5,196,909         29.6   
Health Care      1,694,987         9.7   
Industrials      1,350,313         7.7   
Information Technology      826,620         4.7   
Materials      417,187         2.4   
Mutual Fund      1,035,057         5.9   
Telecommunication Services      742,201         4.2   
Utilities      624,357         3.6   
Money Market Funds      558,681         3.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total Investments      16,668,137         95.1   
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities      861,124         4.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Net Assets    $ 17,529,261         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.3%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 16.2%      
Aaron’s, Inc.      273       $ 7,562   
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A      1,126         39,827   
AMC Networks, Inc., Class A †      262         17,942   
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.      625         8,744   
Best Buy Co., Inc.      2,166         81,225   
Brunswick Corp.      887         35,400   
Buckle, Inc./The      268         14,485   
CBS Corp., Class B      546         30,117   
Chico’s FAS, Inc.      1,086         18,093   
Choice Hotels International, Inc.      183         7,904   
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.      404         12,823   
Comcast Corp., Class A      167         7,540   
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.      375         38,715   
CST Brands, Inc.      36         1,073   
Dana Holding Corp.      1,874         42,802   
Dillard’s, Inc., Class A      481         37,662   
DIRECTV †      1,874         111,972   
DISH Network Corp., Class A      588         26,466   
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.      549         37,305   
DR Horton, Inc.      1,367         26,561   
DSW, Inc., Class A      75         6,399   
Expedia, Inc.      363         18,800   
Fifth & Pacific Cos., Inc. †      549         13,796   
Foot Locker, Inc.      493         16,732   
Ford Motor Co.      13,425         226,480   
Fossil Group, Inc. †      474         55,098   
GameStop Corp., Class A      1,153         57,246   
Gannett Co., Inc.      2,431         65,127   
Gap, Inc./The      1,789         72,061   
General Motors Co. †      5,323         191,468   
Gentex Corp.      620         15,866   
Genuine Parts Co.      219         17,715   
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co./The †      2,296         51,545   
H&R Block, Inc.      2,543         67,796   
Hanesbrands, Inc.      960         59,818   
Hasbro, Inc.      717         33,799   
HSN, Inc.      156         8,365   
International Game Technology      1,792         33,923   
Jarden Corp. †      406         19,650   
Johnson Controls, Inc.      1,656         68,724   
L Brands, Inc.      612         37,393   
Lear Corp.      729         52,175   
Leggett & Platt, Inc.      536         16,160   
Lennar Corp., Class A      419         14,833   
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. †      2,335         43,314   
Lowe’s Cos., Inc.      3,588         170,825   
Macy’s, Inc.      1,752         75,809   
Mattel, Inc.      1,248         52,241   
Mohawk Industries, Inc. †      298         38,815   
Netflix, Inc. †      63         19,480   
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.      1,454         39,985   
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.      291         12,434   
PetSmart, Inc.      73         5,567   
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.      1,336         26,079   
PulteGroup, Inc.      2,968         48,972   
PVH Corp.      147         17,447   
Regal Entertainment Group, Class A      553         10,496   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 16.2% (continued)      
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., Class A      79       $ 6,171   
Signet Jewelers Ltd. (Bermuda)      560         40,124   
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A      1,283         43,006   
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.      6,238         24,141   
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.      222         7,501   
Staples, Inc.      3,951         57,882   
Target Corp.      131         8,381   
Tenneco, Inc. †      677         34,189   
Time Warner, Inc.      2,953         194,337   
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. †      943         67,245   
Tupperware Brands Corp.      493         42,580   
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.      612         20,502   
Urban Outfitters, Inc. †      449         16,510   
VF Corp.      172         34,237   
Viacom, Inc., Class B      1,357         113,418   
Visteon Corp. †      607         45,914   
Washington Post Co./The, Class B      58         35,458   
Whirlpool Corp.      541         79,224   
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.      326         18,321   
     

 

 

 
        3,275,792   
     

 

 

 
Consumer Staples - 5.3%      
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.      2,490         91,732   
Avon Products, Inc.      828         17,057   
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.      813         32,691   
ConAgra Foods, Inc.      438         13,289   
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A †      279         16,015   
CVS Caremark Corp.      1,901         107,882   
Dean Foods Co. †      1,045         20,169   
Energizer Holdings, Inc.      308         28,074   
Flowers Foods, Inc.      932         19,982   
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. †      829         62,449   
Herbalife Ltd. (Cayman Islands)      529         36,908   
Ingredion, Inc.      267         17,667   
Kroger Co./The      2,092         84,391   
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A      518         49,593   
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. †      2,998         50,336   
Rite Aid Corp. †      17,236         82,043   
Safeway, Inc.      2,094         66,987   
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A      2,491         70,446   
Walgreen Co.      3,396         182,705   
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.      170         12,573   
WhiteWave Foods Co., Class A †      53         1,058   
     

 

 

 
        1,064,047   
     

 

 

 
Energy - 6.0%      
Bristow Group, Inc.      235         17,099   
Cimarex Energy Co.      271         26,124   
CVR Energy, Inc.      1,147         44,182   
Delek US Holdings, Inc.      545         11,494   
Denbury Resources, Inc. †      689         12,685   
EOG Resources, Inc.      159         26,916   
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.      955         65,847   
Hess Corp.      1,476         114,154   
HollyFrontier Corp.      1,262         53,143   
Marathon Oil Corp.      4,004         139,660   
Marathon Petroleum Corp.      1,593         102,462   
Murphy Oil Corp.      1,132         68,282   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Energy - 6.0% (continued)      
Noble Energy, Inc.      1,099       $ 73,644   
Oasis Petroleum, Inc. †      813         39,943   
Oil States International, Inc. †      346         35,797   
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.      2,082         44,513   
Phillips 66      2,359         136,397   
RPC, Inc.      1,477         22,849   
Superior Energy Services, Inc. †      1,328         33,253   
Valero Energy Corp.      2,738         93,503   
Western Refining, Inc.      1,134         34,065   
WPX Energy, Inc. †      1,361         26,213   
     

 

 

 
        1,222,225   
     

 

 

 
Financials - 30.2%      
Aflac, Inc.      1,729         107,181   
Alleghany Corp. †      26         10,651   
Allstate Corp./The      1,817         91,849   
American Capital Ltd. †      1,510         20,762   
American Financial Group, Inc.      402         21,732   
American International Group, Inc.      5,065         246,311   
American National Insurance Co.      103         10,098   
Amtrust Financial Services, Inc.      422         16,483   
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Bermuda) †      388         21,002   
Ares Capital Corp.      1,032         17,843   
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      573         20,794   
Assurant, Inc.      776         41,982   
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (Bermuda)      1,762         33,037   
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.      473         20,486   
Bank of America Corp.      32,541         449,066   
Bank of New York Mellon Corp./The      3,713         112,095   
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B †      3,828         434,516   
BlackRock, Inc.      100         27,062   
Capital One Financial Corp.      1,068         73,414   
Chubb Corp./The      84         7,498   
Cincinnati Financial Corp.      372         17,543   
Citigroup, Inc.      9,104         441,635   
CNA Financial Corp.      537         20,503   
CNO Financial Group, Inc.      4,099         59,026   
Comerica, Inc.      922         36,244   
Credit Acceptance Corp. †      134         14,849   
Discover Financial Services      1,379         69,695   
E*TRADE Financial Corp. †      1,542         25,443   
East West Bancorp, Inc.      800         25,560   
Everest Re Group Ltd.      289         42,023   
Federated Investors, Inc., Class B      174         4,726   
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A      1,408         37,453   
Fifth Third Bancorp      4,093         73,838   
First American Financial Corp.      793         19,310   
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.      2,500         25,925   
Franklin Resources, Inc.      505         25,528   
Fulton Financial Corp.      915         10,687   
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A †      5,498         70,319   
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc./The      1,290         204,091   
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.      2,688         83,651   
HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.      457         20,026   
Huntington Bancshares, Inc.      6,075         50,179   
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      10,623         549,103   
KeyCorp      5,353         61,024   
Legg Mason, Inc.      391         13,075   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Financials - 30.2% (continued)      
Leucadia National Corp.      952       $ 25,932   
Lincoln National Corp.      1,918         80,537   
M&T Bank Corp.      416         46,559   
MBIA, Inc. †      2,070         21,176   
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. REIT      789         9,602   
MetLife, Inc.      4,513         211,885   
Morgan Stanley      6,169         166,255   
NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc./The      646         20,730   
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. †      486         27,328   
Ocwen Financial Corp. †      449         25,041   
Old Republic International Corp.      2,989         46,031   
PartnerRe Ltd. (Bermuda)      236         21,603   
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc./The      1,648         119,398   
Principal Financial Group, Inc.      1,336         57,207   
ProAssurance Corp.      509         22,936   
Progressive Corp./The      1,000         27,230   
Protective Life Corp.      1,175         49,996   
Prudential Financial, Inc.      1,711         133,424   
Raymond James Financial, Inc.      224         9,334   
Regions Financial Corp.      7,783         72,071   
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.      202         13,532   
SLM Corp.      2,264         56,374   
State Street Corp.      1,461         96,061   
SunTrust Banks, Inc.      2,367         76,738   
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.      820         10,291   
Synovus Financial Corp.      6,947         22,925   
Torchmark Corp.      309         22,356   
Travelers Cos., Inc./The      1,167         98,927   
Unum Group      2,166         65,933   
Validus Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      525         19,414   
Wells Fargo & Co.      14,126         583,686   
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.      19         10,785   
WR Berkley Corp.      245         10,501   
Zions Bancorp.      1,434         39,320   
     

 

 

 
        6,106,436   
     

 

 

 
Health Care - 7.9%      
Abbott Laboratories      2,220         73,682   
Aetna, Inc.      1,685         107,874   
AmerisourceBergen Corp.      238         14,542   
Amgen, Inc.      367         41,082   
Baxter International, Inc.      304         19,970   
Becton Dickinson and Co.      165         16,503   
Boston Scientific Corp. †      6,915         81,182   
CareFusion Corp. †      870         32,103   
Centene Corp. †      509         32,556   
Cigna Corp.      1,306         100,379   
Community Health Systems, Inc.      1,185         49,177   
Cooper Cos., Inc./The      128         16,600   
Eli Lilly & Co.      550         27,681   
Gilead Sciences, Inc. †      138         8,672   
HCA Holdings, Inc.      2,214         94,648   
Health Net, Inc. †      466         14,772   
Humana, Inc.      451         42,092   
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. †      288         13,429   
McKesson Corp.      367         47,086   
Medtronic, Inc.      3,303         175,885   
Mylan, Inc. †      1,140         43,514   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Health Care - 7.9% (continued)      
Omnicare, Inc.      789       $ 43,790   
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.      300         17,400   
ResMed, Inc.      188         9,930   
STERIS Corp.      600         25,776   
Stryker Corp.      348         23,521   
Team Health Holdings, Inc. †      204         7,740   
Tenet Healthcare Corp. †      612         25,208   
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.      401         36,952   
United Therapeutics Corp. †      284         22,393   
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      1,893         135,558   
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B      538         40,345   
WellPoint, Inc.      1,232         103,008   
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.      312         12,839   
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.      278         22,835   
Zoetis, Inc.      806         25,083   
     

 

 

 
        1,605,807   
     

 

 

 
Industrials - 13.0%      
3M Co.      169         20,180   
A. O. Smith Corp.      604         27,301   
AECOM Technology Corp. †      1,687         52,752   
AGCO Corp.      826         49,907   
Alaska Air Group, Inc.      895         56,045   
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.      408         39,804   
AMERCO      297         54,687   
Avis Budget Group, Inc. †      1,757         50,654   
Boeing Co./The      2,276         267,430   
Carlisle Cos., Inc.      289         20,314   
Cintas Corp.      292         14,950   
Copa Holdings SA (Panama), Class A      293         40,630   
Crane Co.      578         35,645   
Cummins, Inc.      524         69,624   
Delta Air Lines, Inc.      5,215         123,022   
Deluxe Corp.      516         21,497   
Dover Corp.      852         76,535   
Dun & Bradstreet Corp./The      146         15,162   
EMCOR Group, Inc.      734         28,721   
EnerSys, Inc.      672         40,743   
Esterline Technologies Corp. †      177         14,141   
Exelis, Inc.      2,830         44,459   
FedEx Corp.      247         28,185   
Flowserve Corp.      357         22,273   
Generac Holdings, Inc.      831         35,434   
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. †      2,896         64,175   
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.      157         10,582   
ITT Corp.      443         15,926   
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. †      955         55,562   
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.      580         54,810   
Lennox International, Inc.      183         13,773   
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.      301         20,053   
Manitowoc Co., Inc./The      1,344         26,316   
Manpowergroup, Inc.      729         53,027   
MasTec, Inc. †      556         16,847   
MRC Global, Inc. †      705         18,894   
Navistar International Corp. †      407         14,847   
Northrop Grumman Corp.      1,216         115,836   
Oshkosh Corp. †      1,154         56,523   
Pitney Bowes, Inc.      1,372         24,957   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Industrials - 13.0% (continued)      
Raytheon Co.      921       $ 70,981   
Regal-Beloit Corp.      121         8,220   
Rockwell Automation, Inc.      616         65,875   
RR Donnelley & Sons Co.      2,194         34,665   
Ryder System, Inc.      936         55,879   
Snap-on, Inc.      219         21,791   
Southwest Airlines Co.      6,491         94,509   
Swift Transportation Co. †      2,398         48,416   
Terex Corp. †      1,095         36,792   
Textainer Group Holdings Ltd.      298         11,285   
Timken Co.      826         49,890   
Toro Co./The      176         9,566   
Towers Watson & Co., Class A      300         32,088   
Trinity Industries, Inc.      1,039         47,119   
Triumph Group, Inc.      183         12,850   
United Continental Holdings, Inc. †      2,218         68,115   
United Rentals, Inc. †      1,052         61,321   
URS Corp.      726         39,023   
Valmont Industries, Inc.      109         15,141   
WABCO Holdings, Inc. †      180         15,167   
WESCO International, Inc. †      142         10,867   
     

 

 

 
        2,621,783   
     

 

 

 
Information Technology - 11.7%      
Activision Blizzard, Inc.      4,388         73,148   
Amdocs Ltd.      572         20,958   
AOL, Inc. †      555         19,192   
Arrow Electronics, Inc. †      400         19,412   
Aruba Networks, Inc. †      536         8,919   
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.      893         17,253   
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. †      5,045         40,612   
CA, Inc.      1,395         41,390   
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. †      1,184         15,984   
Cisco Systems, Inc.      16,906         395,939   
Computer Sciences Corp.      1,035         53,551   
CoreLogic, Inc. †      713         19,287   
Corning, Inc.      6,755         98,555   
Dell, Inc.      2,500         34,425   
EchoStar Corp., Class A †      803         35,284   
Electronic Arts, Inc. †      1,370         35,003   
First Solar, Inc. †      1,457         58,586   
FLIR Systems, Inc.      1,144         35,922   
Freescale Semiconductor Ltd. (Bermuda) †      1,505         25,058   
Harris Corp.      354         20,992   
Hewlett-Packard Co.      6,803         142,727   
Ingram Micro, Inc., Class A †      1,000         23,050   
KLA-Tencor Corp.      103         6,268   
Lam Research Corp. †      801         41,003   
Leidos Holdings, Inc.      697         31,705   
Marvell Technology Group Ltd.      1,340         15,410   
Micron Technology, Inc. †      6,086         106,322   
Microsoft Corp.      6,838         227,774   
Motorola Solutions, Inc.      108         6,413   
NetApp, Inc.      1,817         77,441   
NeuStar, Inc., Class A †      348         17,219   
NVIDIA Corp.      932         14,502   
Oracle Corp.      264         8,757   
Rovi Corp. †      755         14,473   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Information Technology - 11.7% (continued)      
SanDisk Corp.      1,454       $ 86,528   
Science Applications International Corp. †      398         13,432   
SunPower Corp. †      800         20,928   
Symantec Corp.      3,626         89,743   
Teradyne, Inc. †      736         12,159   
Western Digital Corp.      1,537         97,446   
Xerox Corp.      8,650         89,008   
Yahoo!, Inc. †      4,332         143,649   
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A †      240         10,927   
     

 

 

 
        2,366,354   
     

 

 

 
Materials - 3.8%      
Ashland, Inc.      54         4,994   
Avery Dennison Corp.      443         19,279   
Axiall Corp.      566         21,389   
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.      131         27,619   
Chemtura Corp. †      457         10,506   
Dow Chemical Co./The      800         30,720   
Eastman Chemical Co.      466         36,301   
Graphic Packaging Holding Co. †      2,256         19,311   
Huntsman Corp.      1,049         21,620   
International Paper Co.      2,412         108,058   
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. †      2,214         38,944   
NewMarket Corp.      40         11,516   
Owens-Illinois, Inc. †      680         20,414   
Packaging Corp. of America      380         21,694   
PPG Industries, Inc.      542         90,547   
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.      535         39,200   
Rock Tenn Co., Class A      555         56,205   
Sealed Air Corp.      498         13,541   
Sherwin-Williams Co./The      94         17,125   
Steel Dynamics, Inc.      1,383         23,110   
Valspar Corp./The      188         11,925   
Westlake Chemical Corp.      382         39,980   
Worthington Industries, Inc.      1,059         36,461   
WR Grace & Co. †      428         37,407   
     

 

 

 
        757,866   
     

 

 

 
Utilities - 0.2%      
Portland General Electric Co.      195         5,505   
UGI Corp.      720         28,173   
     

 

 

 
        33,678   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $18,488,047)

        19,053,988   
     

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 0.8%      

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
(cost $164,536)

     1,002         168,436   
     

 

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 1.7%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (2)(a)      

(cost $336,437)

     336,437         336,437   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 96.8%
(cost $18,989,020)

        19,558,861   
     

 

 

 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 3.2%         655,304   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 20,214,165   
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All securities are United States companies, unless noted otherwise in parentheses.

Non income-producing security.
(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.

All securities are Level 1 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(2) Level 2 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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COMMON STOCKS - 93.8%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 23.0%      
1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A †      911       $ 4,491   
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. †      652         12,857   
American Public Education, Inc. †      108         4,082   
ANN, Inc. †      291         10,540   
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. †      243         12,928   
Ascent Capital Group, Inc., Class A †      88         7,095   
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.      255         4,100   
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc./The      362         3,819   
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. †      624         11,257   
Brown Shoe Co., Inc.      411         9,646   
Caesars Entertainment Corp. †      867         17,089   
Callaway Golf Co.      740         5,269   
Capella Education Co. †      130         7,353   
Career Education Corp. †      1,158         3,196   
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. †      269         5,940   
Cato Corp./The, Class A      231         6,463   
Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc./The †      106         6,133   
Christopher & Banks Corp. †      628         4,528   
Columbia Sportswear Co.      177         10,661   
Conn’s, Inc. †      259         12,960   
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. †      1,230         2,694   
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.      105         10,840   
Crocs, Inc. †      196         2,668   
CSS Industries, Inc.      240         5,762   
Denny’s Corp. †      799         4,890   
Destination Maternity Corp.      213         6,773   
Destination XL Group, Inc. †      934         6,043   
DeVry, Inc.      509         15,555   
Dex Media, Inc. †      758         6,163   
Drew Industries, Inc.      166         7,560   
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.      302         5,231   
Entercom Communications Corp., Class A †      358         3,143   
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A      1,813         10,697   
EW Scripps Co., Class A †      521         9,560   
Express, Inc. †      568         13,399   
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. †      237         12,938   
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. †      324         13,051   
Gray Television, Inc. †      1,054         8,274   
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.      96         7,457   
Harte-Hanks, Inc.      600         5,298   
Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.      275         6,746   
Helen of Troy Ltd. (Bermuda) †      200         8,840   
hhgregg, Inc. †      544         9,743   
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. †      479         15,912   
Jones Group, Inc./The      751         11,273   
Journal Communications, Inc., Class A †      1,151         9,841   
K12, Inc. †      100         3,088   
Kirkland’s, Inc. †      259         4,776   
La-Z-Boy, Inc.      441         10,015   
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. †      702         6,613   
Lee Enterprises, Inc. †      1,075         2,838   
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A      226         16,489   
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. †      76         8,105   
McClatchy Co./The, Class A †      990         2,970   
MDC Partners, Inc., Class A      240         6,715   
Men’s Wearhouse, Inc./The      268         9,125   
Meredith Corp.      327         15,572   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Discretionary - 23.0% (continued)      
Modine Manufacturing Co. †      480       $ 7,022   
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. †      327         6,206   
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. †      300         3,801   
Movado Group, Inc.      192         8,400   
Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc. †      385         13,302   
NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A      157         8,701   
Nautilus, Inc. †      896         6,469   
New York Times Co./The, Class A †      260         3,268   
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Class A      335         14,909   
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. †      1,294         12,461   
Outerwall, Inc. †      169         8,448   
Overstock.com, Inc. †      424         12,580   
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. †      1,621         4,863   
Papa John’s International, Inc.      87         6,080   
Perry Ellis International, Inc.      218         4,107   
PetMed Express, Inc.      512         8,340   
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. †      352         8,818   
Quiksilver, Inc. †      1,454         10,222   
RadioShack Corp. †      1,119         3,816   
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. †      100         7,110   
Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.      429         5,088   
Ryland Group, Inc./The      241         9,770   
Scholastic Corp.      248         7,105   
Shoe Carnival, Inc.      236         6,374   
Shutterfly, Inc. †      79         4,415   
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A      239         8,011   
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A †      362         11,262   
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. †      674         7,407   
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A      236         5,617   
Sonic Corp. †      404         7,171   
Standard Motor Products, Inc.      311         10,002   
Stein Mart, Inc.      472         6,476   
Stoneridge, Inc. †      512         5,535   
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.      126         7,891   
Superior Industries International, Inc.      254         4,529   
Thor Industries, Inc.      170         9,867   
Tower International, Inc. †      345         6,897   
Tuesday Morning Corp. †      627         9,574   
Unifi, Inc. †      281         6,564   
Universal Electronics, Inc. †      259         9,332   
Valassis Communications, Inc.      365         10,541   
ValueVision Media, Inc., Class A †      931         4,050   
VOXX International Corp. †      523         7,165   
Winnebago Industries, Inc. †      332         8,619   
Zale Corp. †      1,060         16,112   
     

 

 

 
        821,361   
     

 

 

 
Consumer Staples - 3.9%      
Andersons, Inc./The      100         6,990   
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. †      530         6,710   
Dean Foods Co. †      100         1,930   
Female Health Co./The      431         4,254   
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.      96         2,849   
Harbinger Group, Inc. †      281         2,914   
Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A      356         10,228   
Inter Parfums, Inc.      370         11,096   
Medifast, Inc. †      238         6,400   
Omega Protein Corp. †      546         5,553   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Consumer Staples - 3.9% (continued)      
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. †      209       $ 6,295   
Revlon, Inc., Class A †      392         10,886   
Rite Aid Corp. †      1,247         5,936   
Roundy’s, Inc.      600         5,160   
Sanderson Farms, Inc.      189         12,330   
Spartan Stores, Inc.      200         4,412   
SUPERVALU, Inc. †      2,059         16,946   
Universal Corp.      95         4,838   
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. †      132         11,456   
     

 

 

 
        137,183   
     

 

 

 
Energy - 3.4%      
Basic Energy Services, Inc. †      279         3,527   
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. †      274         13,223   
Dawson Geophysical Co. †      159         5,163   
Delek US Holdings, Inc.      376         7,930   
EPL Oil & Gas, Inc. †      345         12,803   
Exterran Holdings, Inc. †      340         9,374   
Geospace Technologies Corp. †      118         9,947   
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.      506         8,121   
Hercules Offshore, Inc. †      462         3,405   
Matrix Service Co. †      193         3,787   
Newpark Resources, Inc. †      1,111         14,065   
Parker Drilling Co. †      700         3,990   
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. †      583         8,832   
REX American Resources Corp. †      179         5,502   
Warren Resources, Inc. †      1,920         5,626   
Willbros Group, Inc. †      426         3,911   
     

 

 

 
        119,206   
     

 

 

 
Financials - 19.7%      
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.      783         16,615   
Amtrust Financial Services, Inc.      293         11,445   
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      206         8,833   
Arlington Asset Investment Corp., Class A      224         5,327   
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. REIT      776         9,576   
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA, Class E (Panama)      383         9,544   
Banner Corp.      272         10,380   
BBCN Bancorp, Inc.      501         6,894   
BlackRock Kelso Capital Corp.      532         5,049   
BofI Holding, Inc. †      149         9,664   
C&F Financial Corp.      51         2,468   
Capital Southwest Corp.      100         3,421   
Cardinal Financial Corp.      327         5,405   
Central Pacific Financial Corp.      224         3,965   
Chemical Financial Corp.      178         4,970   
CoBiz Financial, Inc.      304         2,937   
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.      134         5,439   
Cowen Group, Inc., Class A †      1,305         4,502   
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. †      220         6,224   
Employers Holdings, Inc.      267         7,941   
Encore Capital Group, Inc. †      297         13,620   
Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      285         15,310   
Enterprise Financial Services Corp.      200         3,356   
EverBank Financial Corp.      408         6,112   
FBL Financial Group, Inc., Class A      234         10,507   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Financials - 19.7% (continued)      
FBR & Co. †      278       $ 7,453   
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C      148         4,940   
Fidelity Southern Corp.      421         6,458   
First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Class A      47         9,663   
First Defiance Financial Corp.      100         2,339   
First Interstate Bancsystem, Inc.      533         12,872   
First Merchants Corp.      327         5,667   
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.      393         5,938   
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. †      717         10,583   
Flushing Financial Corp.      290         5,350   
GFI Group, Inc.      777         3,069   
Hanmi Financial Corp.      380         6,297   
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc./The      226         12,502   
HCI Group, Inc.      212         8,658   
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.      197         5,488   
Hilltop Holdings, Inc. †      599         11,081   
HomeStreet, Inc.      141         2,721   
Horace Mann Educators Corp.      441         12,516   
International Bancshares Corp.      200         4,326   
Investment Technology Group, Inc. †      368         5,785   
KCAP Financial, Inc.      301         2,703   
Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.      338         3,802   
Maiden Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      824         9,731   
MB Financial, Inc.      200         5,648   
MBIA, Inc. †      464         4,747   
Medallion Financial Corp.      295         4,390   
MGIC Investment Corp. †      1,275         9,282   
Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      460         11,983   
National Western Life Insurance Co., Class A      28         5,650   
Navigators Group, Inc./The †      106         6,124   
Nelnet, Inc., Class A      351         13,496   
New Mountain Finance Corp.      380         5,476   
NGP Capital Resources Co. BDC      487         3,618   
PennantPark Investment Corp. BDC      511         5,754   
PHH Corp. †      397         9,425   
Phoenix Cos., Inc./The †      163         6,303   
Piper Jaffray Cos. †      250         8,572   
Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)      203         12,125   
Primerica, Inc.      480         19,363   
PrivateBancorp, Inc.      200         4,280   
Provident Financial Holdings, Inc.      289         4,800   
Radian Group, Inc.      685         9,542   
RAIT Financial Trust REIT      651         4,609   
Regional Management Corp. †      100         3,180   
Renasant Corp.      209         5,679   
S&T Bancorp, Inc.      100         2,422   
Safety Insurance Group, Inc.      125         6,621   
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.      100         2,326   
Selective Insurance Group, Inc.      222         5,439   
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.      342         18,817   
Stewart Information Services Corp.      257         8,221   
Symetra Financial Corp.      1,136         20,244   
Synovus Financial Corp.      6,165         20,344   
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. †      162         7,447   
THL Credit, Inc.      300         4,686   
TICC Capital Corp.      559         5,450   
Triangle Capital Corp.      199         5,845   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Financials - 19.7% (continued)      
Trico Bancshares      141       $ 3,212   
Umpqua Holdings Corp.      200         3,244   
Union First Market Bankshares Corp.      269         6,287   
United Community Banks, Inc. †      634         9,510   
United Fire Group, Inc.      223         6,795   
Walter Investment Management Corp. †      171         6,761   
Webster Financial Corp.      120         3,064   
WesBanco, Inc.      242         7,195   
Western Alliance Bancorp †      683         12,929   
Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.      833         6,814   
World Acceptance Corp. †      117         10,521   
WSFS Financial Corp.      88         5,302   
     

 

 

 
        702,988   
     

 

 

 
Health Care - 5.2%      
Addus HomeCare Corp. †      382         11,067   
Albany Molecular Research, Inc. †      637         8,211   
Alere, Inc. †      221         6,756   
Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc. †      100         2,769   
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. †      561         7,719   
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. †      814         4,420   
Bio-Reference Labs, Inc. †      90         2,689   
BioTelemetry, Inc. †      871         8,632   
Cambrex Corp. †      412         5,438   
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. †      131         2,627   
Emergent Biosolutions, Inc. †      135         2,572   
Endocyte, Inc. †      164         2,186   
Five Star Quality Care, Inc. †      712         3,681   
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. †      713         8,584   
Greatbatch, Inc. †      81         2,756   
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.      100         3,583   
ICU Medical, Inc. †      100         6,793   
Kindred Healthcare, Inc.      681         9,146   
LHC Group, Inc. †      223         5,232   
Magellan Health Services, Inc. †      128         7,675   
MedAssets, Inc. †      132         3,355   
Medical Action Industries, Inc. †      416         2,762   
Molina Healthcare, Inc. †      321         11,428   
PDL BioPharma, Inc.      1,120         8,926   
PharMerica Corp. †      511         6,781   
Providence Service Corp./The †      218         6,254   
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.      123         7,134   
Repligen Corp. †      647         7,175   
Santarus, Inc. †      531         11,985   
SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †      680         3,448   
Vascular Solutions, Inc. †      227         3,814   
     

 

 

 
        185,598   
     

 

 

 
Industrials - 17.1%      
AAR Corp.      376         10,276   
Aegion Corp. †      137         3,251   
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. †      915         6,853   
Aircastle Ltd.      571         9,941   
Alamo Group, Inc.      124         6,065   
Albany International Corp., Class A      81         2,905   
Allegiant Travel Co.      76         8,007   
Altra Holdings, Inc.      169         4,548   
American Railcar Industries, Inc.      157         6,159   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Industrials - 17.1% (continued)      
Arkansas Best Corp.      297       $ 7,624   
Barrett Business Services, Inc.      136         9,154   
Brink’s Co./The      165         4,670   
Ceco Environmental Corp.      300         4,224   
Celadon Group, Inc.      184         3,435   
CIRCOR International, Inc.      123         7,648   
Coleman Cable, Inc.      360         7,600   
Columbus McKinnon Corp. †      368         8,843   
Consolidated Graphics, Inc. †      123         6,895   
Deluxe Corp.      307         12,790   
Ducommun, Inc. †      350         10,038   
DXP Enterprises, Inc. †      71         5,607   
Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. †      796         5,715   
EnerNOC, Inc. †      490         7,345   
EnerSys, Inc.      259         15,703   
Ennis, Inc.      200         3,608   
Erickson Air-Crane, Inc. †      307         4,808   
Federal Signal Corp. †      400         5,148   
FTI Consulting, Inc. †      233         8,807   
G&K Services, Inc., Class A      128         7,730   
GenCorp, Inc. †      480         7,694   
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. †      390         5,561   
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. †      258         6,853   
Hardinge, Inc.      462         7,138   
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. †      723         5,379   
Herman Miller, Inc.      100         2,918   
HNI Corp.      113         4,088   
ICF International, Inc. †      274         9,702   
International Shipholding Corp.      100         2,744   
Intersections, Inc.      316         2,771   
JetBlue Airways Corp. †      996         6,633   
John Bean Technologies Corp.      230         5,722   
Kadant, Inc.      170         5,710   
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A      467         9,093   
Kforce, Inc.      264         4,670   
Kimball International, Inc., Class B      564         6,255   
LB Foster Co., Class A      116         5,306   
Lindsay Corp.      55         4,489   
Lydall, Inc. †      307         5,271   
Manitex International, Inc. †      277         3,028   
Meritor, Inc. †      400         3,144   
Multi-Color Corp.      100         3,393   
MYR Group, Inc. †      222         5,395   
National Presto Industries, Inc.      55         3,873   
NN, Inc.      413         6,426   
Nortek, Inc. †      91         6,253   
Northwest Pipe Co. †      94         3,091   
Orbital Sciences Corp. †      379         8,027   
Orion Marine Group, Inc. †      241         2,509   
Pacer International, Inc. †      500         3,095   
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. †      223         8,568   
Patrick Industries, Inc. †      306         9,195   
PGT, Inc. †      557         5,520   
Pike Electric Corp.      589         6,668   
Powell Industries, Inc. †      103         6,313   
Quad/Graphics, Inc.      465         14,117   
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. †      843         10,032   
RPX Corp. †      492         8,625   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Industrials - 17.1% (continued)      
RR Donnelley & Sons Co.      425       $ 6,715   
Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A †      340         9,013   
Saia, Inc. †      249         7,764   
SkyWest, Inc.      629         9,133   
Sparton Corp. †      100         2,550   
Spirit Airlines, Inc. †      512         17,546   
Standex International Corp.      106         6,296   
Steelcase, Inc., Class A      918         15,257   
Swift Transportation Co. †      404         8,157   
TAL International Group, Inc.      197         9,206   
Taser International, Inc. †      539         8,037   
Tecumseh Products Co., Class A †      666         5,961   
Tutor Perini Corp. †      464         9,893   
UniFirst Corp.      143         14,932   
United Stationers, Inc.      304         13,224   
Universal Truckload Services, Inc.      220         5,865   
Viad Corp.      197         4,915   
VSE Corp.      100         4,695   
Wabash National Corp. †      689         8,034   
Xerium Technologies, Inc. †      526         6,096   
YRC Worldwide, Inc. †      299         5,047   
     

 

 

 
        609,002   
     

 

 

 
Information Technology - 15.2%      
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. †      346         6,062   
Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc.      72         1,474   
ATMI, Inc. †      239         6,338   
Audience, Inc. †      300         3,372   
AVX Corp.      500         6,565   
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. †      2,916         6,153   
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. †      501         11,468   
Black Box Corp.      100         3,064   
Blucora, Inc. †      316         7,262   
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.      613         11,843   
CACI International, Inc., Class A †      173         11,956   
CalAmp Corp. †      412         7,264   
Calix, Inc. †      300         3,819   
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. †      564         9,419   
Clearfield, Inc. †      253         3,398   
Concurrent Computer Corp.      330         2,383   
Convergys Corp.      545         10,219   
Cray, Inc. †      256         6,162   
CSG Systems International, Inc.      441         11,047   
Daktronic, Inc.      420         4,700   
Electro Rent Corp.      118         2,141   
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. †      390         12,355   
Entegris, Inc. †      780         7,917   
ePlus, Inc.      187         9,664   
Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. †      593         4,631   
Harmonic, Inc. †      1,413         10,866   
Hutchinson Technology, Inc. †      1,699         5,913   
iGATE Corp. †      200         5,552   
Insight Enterprises, Inc. †      158         2,989   
InterDigital, Inc.      168         6,271   
IntraLinks Holdings, Inc. †      547         4,814   
j2 Global, Inc.      268         13,271   
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (Singapore) †      821         9,483   
Lexmark International, Inc., Class A      513         16,929   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Information Technology - 15.2% (continued)      
ManTech International Corp., Class A      211       $ 6,068   
Mattson Technology, Inc. †      1,382         3,303   
Mentor Graphics Corp.      421         9,839   
Methode Electronics, Inc.      388         10,864   
MoneyGram International, Inc. †      507         9,927   
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.      91         2,608   
NeoPhotonics Corp. †      500         3,695   
Netscout Systems, Inc. †      255         6,520   
NetSol Technologies, Inc. †      325         3,260   
Newport Corp. †      267         4,173   
Novatel Wireless, Inc. †      1,359         3,547   
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. †      188         2,878   
PC Connection, Inc.      327         4,934   
PDF Solutions, Inc. †      133         2,826   
Photronics, Inc. †      1,012         7,924   
Plantronics, Inc.      304         13,999   
Polycom, Inc. †      781         8,528   
RF Micro Devices, Inc. †      600         3,384   
Rosetta Stone, Inc. †      257         4,171   
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. †      599         6,829   
Sanmina Corp. †      894         15,636   
Seachange International, Inc. †      228         2,615   
Sigma Designs, Inc. †      567         3,170   
Silicon Graphics International Corp. †      587         9,539   
Stamps.com, Inc. †      184         8,451   
SunPower Corp. †      334         8,737   
Sykes Enterprises, Inc. †      339         6,071   
Synaptics, Inc. †      300         13,284   
SYNNEX Corp. †      307         18,865   
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. †      164         2,978   
Telenav, Inc. †      649         3,790   
TeleTech Holdings, Inc. †      354         8,882   
Tessco Technologies, Inc.      197         6,639   
TiVo, Inc. †      600         7,464   
Travelzoo, Inc. †      107         2,840   
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.      176         5,912   
Ultratech, Inc. †      70         2,121   
Unisys Corp. †      470         11,839   
United Online, Inc.      965         7,701   
ValueClick, Inc. †      615         12,823   
Virtusa Corp. †      99         2,877   
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. †      1,142         14,720   
     

 

 

 
        542,995   
     

 

 

 
Materials - 4.4%      
A Schulman, Inc.      96         2,828   
A.M. Castle & Co. †      360         5,796   
AEP Industries, Inc. †      4         297   
American Pacific Corp. †      194         10,624   
Clearwater Paper Corp. †      55         2,627   
Flotek Industries, Inc. †      376         8,648   
FutureFuel Corp.      454         8,154   
Innospec, Inc.      159         7,419   
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp.      271         11,599   
Koppers Holdings, Inc.      71         3,028   
Landec Corp. †      359         4,380   
Minerals Technologies, Inc.      259         12,787   
Olympic Steel, Inc.      222         6,167   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR SMALL CAP CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Materials - 4.4% (continued)      
OM Group, Inc. †      291       $ 9,830   
OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. †      557         4,762   
PH Glatfelter Co.      202         5,468   
Quaker Chemical Corp.      141         10,300   
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.      250         15,133   
Tredegar Corp.      197         5,122   
US Concrete, Inc. †      173         3,470   
US Silica Holdings, Inc.      419         10,433   
Worthington Industries, Inc.      215         7,403   
     

 

 

 
        156,275   
     

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services - 1.8%      
8x8, Inc. †      750         7,553   
Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. †      1,300         3,341   
Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.      119         6,203   
Cbeyond, Inc. †      584         3,743   
Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc. †      82         2,181   
IDT Corp., Class B      401         7,118   
Inteliquent, Inc.      409         3,951   
Lumos Networks Corp.      200         4,334   
Premiere Global Services, Inc. †      432         4,303   
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co.      268         6,459   
Straight Path Communications, Inc., Class B †      200         1,052   
USA Mobility, Inc.      339         4,800   
Vonage Holdings Corp. †      3,171         9,957   
     

 

 

 
        64,995   
     

 

 

 
Utilities - 0.1%      
Consolidated Water Co., Ltd. (Cayman Islands)      246         3,683   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $2,909,640)

        3,343,286   
     

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 5.7%      
iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund      

(cost $196,404)

     1,894         201,938   
     

 

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 7.1%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (2)(a)      

(cost $252,711)

     252,711         252,711   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 106.6%
(cost $3,358,755)

        3,797,935   
     

 

 

 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (6.6%)         (233,481)   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 3,564,454   
     

 

 

 

All securities are United States companies, unless noted otherwise in parentheses.

Non income-producing security.
(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.

All securities are Level 1 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(2) Level 2 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

BDC - Business Development Company

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

COMMON STOCKS - 97.8%    SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Australia - 2.5%      
Insurance Australia Group Ltd.      10,056       $ 55,125   
National Australia Bank Ltd.      714         22,877   
Suncorp Group Ltd.      3,725         45,555   
Tatts Group Ltd.      823         2,380   
Telstra Corp. Ltd.      60,905         282,611   
Wesfarmers Ltd.      422         16,212   
Westpac Banking Corp.      419         12,808   
Woolworths Ltd.      511         16,699   
     

 

 

 
        454,267   
     

 

 

 
Austria - 1.9%      
Andritz AG      484         28,483   
Erste Group Bank AG      2,661         84,092   
Oesterreichische Post AG      282         12,801   
OMV AG      1,443         71,254   
Raiffeisen Bank International AG      1,585         51,886   
Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe      892         45,811   
Voestalpine AG      967         46,229   
     

 

 

 
        340,556   
     

 

 

 
Belgium - 0.8%      
Colruyt SA      241         13,369   
Delhaize Group SA      982         61,889   
KBC Groep NV      1,361         66,964   
Solvay SA      50         7,499   
     

 

 

 
        149,721   
     

 

 

 
Canada - 10.0%      
Alimentation Couche Tard, Inc., Class B (1)      252         15,711   
Blackberry Ltd. (1)†      8,051         63,311   
Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A (1)      1,400         123,996   
Empire Co., Ltd., Class A (1)      4,478         323,313   
Gildan Activewear, Inc. (1)      90         4,177   
Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. (1)      2,438         103,006   
Loblaw Cos., Ltd. (1)      9,049         399,806   
Magna International, Inc. (1)      3,508         289,311   
Manulife Financial Corp. (1)      9,005         148,969   
Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B (1)      565         24,294   
Sun Life Financial, Inc. (1)      8,155         260,472   
West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd. (1)      476         42,833   
     

 

 

 
        1,799,199   
     

 

 

 
China - 0.1%      
China Hongqiao Group Ltd.      31,500         18,646   
     

 

 

 
Denmark - 2.1%      
Carlsberg A/S, Class B      119         12,265   
TDC A/S      36,241         306,835   
Tryg A/S      676         62,274   
     

 

 

 
        381,374   
     

 

 

 
Finland - 0.6%      
Huhtamaki OYJ      1,511         32,379   
Orion OYJ, Class B      162         4,088   
Sampo, A Shares      1,584         68,138   
     

 

 

 
        104,605   
     

 

 

 
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
France - 4.1%      
AXA SA      784       $ 18,196   
BNP Paribas SA      2,269         153,485   
Bouygues SA      1,362         49,855   
Cap Gemini SA      1,530         90,988   
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin      481         53,344   
Credit Agricole SA †      5,900         65,057   
Natixis      13,711         65,652   
Safran SA      219         13,488   
Sanofi      391         39,599   
Societe Generale SA      1,567         78,067   
Vivendi SA      4,911         112,969   
     

 

 

 
        740,700   
     

 

 

 
Germany - 3.9%      
Bayer AG      377         44,460   
Continental AG      885         150,030   
Deutsche Lufthansa AG †      4,391         85,660   
Deutsche Post AG      4,330         143,618   
Hannover Rueck SE      1,033         75,911   
HeidelbergCement AG      617         47,676   
Merck KGaA      306         47,761   
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG      516         100,868   
Suedzucker AG      310         9,128   
     

 

 

 
        705,112   
     

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 3.3%      
Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.      1,000         15,223   
Chinese Estates Holdings Ltd.      4,000         9,126   
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. †      11,000         77,297   
Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.      1,100         6,787   
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.      2,000         13,179   
Hysan Development Co., Ltd.      1,000         4,464   
Kerry Properties Ltd.      1,000         4,271   
Link REIT/The REIT      1,500         7,334   
MGM China Holdings Ltd.      22,000         73,170   
NWS Holdings Ltd.      18,000         27,981   
PCCW Ltd.      81,000         35,839   
SJM Holdings Ltd.      32,000         90,168   
Swire Properties Ltd.      2,600         7,301   
Techtronic Industries Co.      16,500         43,013   
Wharf Holdings Ltd.      14,000         121,308   
Wheelock & Co., Ltd.      9,000         47,744   
     

 

 

 
        584,205   
     

 

 

 
Israel - 4.4%      
Alony Hetz Properties & Investments Ltd. REIT      2,443         15,740   
Azrieli Group      1,652         52,506   
Bank Hapoalim BM      26,392         133,548   
Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd.      128,099         235,487   
Cellcom Israel Ltd. †      1,797         20,067   
Delek Group Ltd.      160         52,217   
First International Bank Of Israel Ltd.      736         12,083   
Frutarom Industries Ltd.      1,484         27,086   
Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.      3,120         17,896   
Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A †      23,968         43,206   
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Israel - 4.4% (continued)      
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.      11,633       $ 128,084   
Partner Communications Co., Ltd. †      2,949         23,618   
Strauss Group Ltd.      1,570         27,651   
     

 

 

 
        789,189   
     

 

 

 
Italy - 1.5%      
Gtech Spa      2,437         69,732   
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA      29,869         61,785   
Parmalat SpA      11,075         37,156   
UniCredit SpA      8,277         52,855   
Unione di Banche Italiane SCPA      9,615         48,719   
     

 

 

 
        270,247   
     

 

 

 
Japan - 33.9%      
77 Bank Ltd./The      12,000         59,225   
Acom Co., Ltd. †      26,400         99,819   
Aiful Corp. †      29,100         148,913   
Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.      1,200         51,445   
Bank of Yokohama Ltd./The      10,000         57,351   
Bridgestone Corp.      2,300         84,292   
Central Japan Railway Co.      200         25,671   
Chiba Bank Ltd./The      7,000         51,264   
Chugoku Bank Ltd./The      3,000         42,259   
Credit Saison Co., Ltd.      1,300         35,401   
Daicel Corp.      1,000         9,046   
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.      2,000         38,867   
Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd./The      3,000         42,963   
Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.      2,900         39,631   
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.      16,000         144,394   
Dena Co., Ltd.      1,800         36,638   
Denso Corp.      2,400         112,612   
DIC Corp.      17,000         47,106   
Ebara Corp.      6,000         33,735   
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.      11,000         44,997   
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.      4,000         111,463   
Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.      2,700         59,465   
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.      2,300         55,430   
Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc.      10,000         45,280   
GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. †      61         47,768   
Gunma Bank Ltd./The      7,000         41,081   
Hachijuni Bank Ltd./The      7,000         43,575   
Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.      5,800         43,219   
Haseko Corp. †      5,400         38,882   
Hino Motors Ltd.      4,000         59,282   
Hiroshima Bank Ltd./The      11,000         46,943   
Hitachi Capital Corp.      500         12,083   
Hitachi Ltd.      11,000         72,889   
Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc.      22,000         46,286   
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.      3,000         114,668   
IHI Corp.      2,000         8,457   
Isuzu Motors Ltd.      17,000         112,692   
ITOCHU Corp.      700         8,623   
Iyo Bank Ltd./The      4,000         42,002   
JFE Holdings, Inc.      1,500         39,110   
Joyo Bank Ltd./The      6,000         32,277   
JSR Corp.      1,900         35,351   
Juroku Bank Ltd./The      6,000         23,662   
KDDI Corp.      400         20,556   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Japan - 33.9% (continued)      
Keiyo Bank Ltd./The      5,000       $ 26,361   
Kobe Steel Ltd. †      40,000         74,561   
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.      2,000         38,140   
Mazda Motor Corp. †      12,000         53,944   
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.      14,000         80,735   
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. †      15,800         175,543   
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.      33,600         215,522   
Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co., Ltd.      11,900         63,262   
Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. †      12,000         54,358   
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.      58,000         126,089   
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings      2,500         65,527   
NEC Corp.      18,000         41,819   
Nippo Corp.      1,000         17,144   
Nippon Paint Co., Ltd.      1,000         16,010   
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.      500         26,025   
Nippon Television Holdings, Inc.      1,900         35,261   
Nishi-Nippon City Bank Ltd./The      27,000         73,694   
Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd.      1,000         17,444   
Nomura Holdings, Inc.      29,200         228,394   
NSK Ltd.      3,000         30,773   
Okasan Securities Group, Inc.      12,000         111,000   
Omron Corp.      1,400         50,713   
Orient Corp. †      31,000         85,896   
ORIX Corp.      6,100         99,722   
Renesas Electronics Corp. †      4,400         21,091   
Resona Holdings, Inc.      8,100         41,585   
Ricoh Co., Ltd.      4,000         46,350   
Seiko Epson Corp.      3,100         51,185   
Seino Holdings Co., Ltd.      1,000         10,236   
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.      5,000         51,001   
Shiga Bank Ltd./The      5,000         28,429   
Shinsei Bank Ltd.      34,000         82,982   
Shionogi & Co., Ltd.      3,100         65,259   
Softbank Corp.      2,200         152,785   
Sony Corp.      4,100         88,006   
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.      1,000         14,210   
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.      4,600         222,757   
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.      17,000         84,491   
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.      2,500         38,696   
Suzuki Motor Corp.      3,700         89,177   
T&D Holdings, Inc.      3,200         39,735   
Takashimaya Co., Ltd.      5,000         47,022   
Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, Inc.      7,400         62,086   
Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc †      34,200         213,061   
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.      2,000         10,970   
Toshiba Corp.      12,000         54,081   
Tosoh Corp.      10,000         41,366   
TOTO Ltd.      1,000         14,028   
Toyota Boshoku Corp.      2,600         34,938   
Toyota Industries Corp.      200         8,660   
TS Tech Co., Ltd.      1,300         51,414   
Wacom Co., Ltd.      4,600         44,249   
Yamaguchi Financial Group, Inc.      5,000         49,194   
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.      5,600         82,366   
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd./The      4,000         39,617   
Zeon Corp.      3,000         38,475   
     

 

 

 
        6,094,112   
     

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

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Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
Netherlands - 3.7%      
Heineken Holding NV      2,008       $ 126,956   
ING Groep NV CVA †      1,244         14,116   
Koninklijke Ahold NV      27,463         475,802   
Koninklijke Philips NV      1,615         52,102   
     

 

 

 
        668,976   
     

 

 

 
New Zealand - 0.0% (a)      
Fletcher Building Ltd.      510         4,023   
     

 

 

 
Norway - 0.1%      
SpareBank 1 SR Bank ASA      1,082         8,583   
     

 

 

 
Portugal - 0.3%      
EDP - Energias de Portugal SA      15,567         56,871   
     

 

 

 
Singapore - 1.4%      
CapitaCommercial Trust REIT      3,000         3,463   
ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.      8,000         12,589   
Keppel Land Ltd.      20,000         56,456   
Keppel REIT      43,000         42,107   
Mapletree Commercial Trust REIT      51,000         49,424   
StarHub Ltd.      4,000         13,686   
Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust REIT      31,000         40,379   
Yanlord Land Group Ltd.      31,000         30,283   
     

 

 

 
        248,387   
     

 

 

 
Spain - 5.4%      
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA      1,608         51,205   
Amadeus IT Holding SA, A Shares      513         18,190   
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA      15,483         173,137   
Endesa SA †      7,819         203,531   
Ferrovial SA      6,840         123,191   
Gas Natural SDG SA      4,937         103,219   
Iberdrola SA      29,469         171,294   
Mapfre SA      13,977         50,032   
Repsol SA      3,281         81,348   
     

 

 

 
        975,147   
     

 

 

 
Sweden - 0.3%      
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A      4,332         45,920   
     

 

 

 
Switzerland - 6.9%      
Actelion Ltd. †      1,327         94,219   
Credit Suisse Group AG †      7,546         230,772   
STMicroelectronics NV      3,816         35,240   
Swiss Re AG †      4,789         396,771   
Zurich Insurance Group AG †      1,832         472,269   
     

 

 

 
        1,229,271   
     

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 10.6%      
AstraZeneca PLC      5,053         262,680   
BAE Systems PLC      15,044         110,571   
Barclays PLC      17,633         75,358   
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC      5,946         83,729   
BT Group PLC      30,058         166,423   
easyJet PLC      2,185         45,150   
GKN PLC      3,403         18,827   
     SHARES      VALUE
(Note 2)
 
United Kingdom - 10.6% (continued)      
HSBC Holdings PLC      26,342       $ 285,109   
ITV PLC      15,886         45,077   
J Sainsbury PLC      31,011         196,539   
Legal & General Group PLC      16,108         51,113   
London Stock Exchange Group PLC      218         5,423   
Marks & Spencer Group PLC      6,666         53,562   
Mondi PLC      3,791         63,968   
Next PLC      942         78,708   
Old Mutual PLC      2,260         6,860   
Prudential PLC      2,999         55,794   
Rexam PLC      10,747         83,747   
RSA Insurance Group PLC      28,432         55,619   
Travis Perkins PLC      1,527         40,795   
TUI Travel PLC      7,587         45,151   
Whitbread PLC      166         7,963   
William Hill PLC      7,569         49,352   
WPP PLC      572         11,755   
     

 

 

 
        1,899,273   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $16,227,966)

        17,568,384   
     

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 1.8%      
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (1)      

(cost $288,268)

     4,825         307,787   
     

 

 

 
RIGHTS - 0.0% (a)      
Spain - 0.0% (a)      

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA †

(cost $—)

     15,483         2,116   
     

 

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 1.6%      
J.P. Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares, 0.000% (b)      

(cost $295,113)

     295,113         295,113   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.2%
(cost $16,811,347)

        18,173,400   
     

 

 

 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.2%)         (209,053)   
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $ 17,964,347   
     

 

 

 

 

Non income-producing security.
(a) Represents less than 0.05 percent of net assets.
(b) Represents annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2013.

All securities are Level 2 with respect to ASC 820, unless otherwise noted in parentheses.

(1) Level 1 security (See Note 4).

The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:

CVA - Dutch Certificate of Shares

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (Continued)

 

114   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Schedule of Investments     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND   

 

 

SECTOR    VALUE      % OF NET
ASSETS
 
Consumer Discretionary    $ 2,989,576         16.7
Consumer Staples      1,732,497         9.7   
Energy      204,819         1.1   
Financials      7,260,983         40.3   
Health Care      597,698         3.3   
Industrials      1,239,608         6.9   
Information Technology      675,859         3.8   
Materials      689,320         3.9   
Mutual Fund      307,787         1.8   
Telecommunication Services      1,421,195         7.9   
Utilities      758,945         4.2   
Money Market Funds      295,113         1.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total Investments      18,173,400         101.2   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets      (209,053)         (1.2)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Net Assets    $ 17,964,347         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR
GLOBAL
EQUITY
FUND
     AQR
INTERNATIONAL
EQUITY
FUND
     AQR
EMERGING
DEFENSIVE
EQUITY
FUND
 
ASSETS:   
Investments in securities, at cost      $193,470,372         $689,450,014         $31,472,800   
                            
Investments in securities, at value      $251,894,226         $814,090,469         $31,966,795   
Cash              1,444           
Foreign currency, at value      578,146         2,809,926         84,351   
Due from brokers      3,354,672         12,490,874           
Swaps, at value      10,895         45,780           
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts      168,443         590,281           
Receivables:         

Foreign tax reclaim

     665,668         1,392,629           

Dividends and interest

     445,580         2,129,130         77,487   

Capital shares sold

     263         144,761         201,856   
Prepaid expenses      13,951         32,345         10,242   
Total Assets      257,131,844         833,727,639         32,340,731   
LIABILITIES:         
Due to custodian      673                 457   
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      198,182         916,511           
Payables:         

Securities purchased

                     202,443   

Accrued Investment advisory fees

     114,484         320,052         2,273   

Accrued Shareholder servicing fees

             67,364           

Accrued Distribution fees—Class N

     141         6,409         501   

Capital shares redeemed

             15,062,782           

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

     120,650         194,408         69,809   
Total Liabilities      434,130         16,567,526         275,483   
Net Assets      $256,697,714         $817,160,113         $32,065,248   
                            
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:         
Paid-in capital ($0.001 par value common stock, unlimited authorized shares)      $108,309,686         $631,470,662         $31,713,358   
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss)      5,964,647         11,729,676         211,072   
Undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss)      83,663,134         49,494,393         (353,949)   
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      58,760,247         124,465,382         494,767   
Net Assets      $256,697,714         $817,160,113         $32,065,248   
                            
NET ASSETS:         
Class I      $1,262,602         $241,467,180         $29,471,066   
Class N      712,114         32,010,505         2,594,182   
Class Y      254,722,998         543,682,428           
SHARES OUTSTANDING:         
Class I      94,701         20,333,041         2,870,660   
Class N      53,682         2,654,916         252,784   
Class Y      19,044,183         43,655,846           
NET ASSET VALUE AND PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE:         
Class I      $13.33         $11.88         $10.27   
Class N      $13.27         $12.06         $10.26   
Class Y      $13.38         $12.45           

 

Foreign currency at cost of $569,484, $2,789,511 and $83,650, respectively.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

116   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Statements of Assets and Liabilities     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR
INTERNATIONAL
DEFENSIVE
EQUITY
FUND
     AQR
U.S. DEFENSIVE
EQUITY
FUND
     AQR
MOMENTUM
FUND
 
ASSETS:   
Investments in securities, at cost      $17,788,954         $168,060,004         $639,431,654   
                            
Investments in securities, at value      $18,768,999         $169,835,175         $789,182,137   
Cash              37,912           
Foreign currency, at value      61,085                 474   
Due from brokers              385,071         769,083   
Receivables:         

Foreign tax reclaim

     6,308                   

Dividends and interest

     58,238         249,018         458,006   

Capital shares sold

     35,336         6,135,695         611,993   

Due from Investment Advisor

     10,424                   
Prepaid expenses      10,442         11,044         35,636   
Total Assets      18,950,832         176,653,915         791,057,329   
LIABILITIES:         
Due to custodian      648                 13,655   
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts              71,064         198,677   
Payables:         

Securities purchased

     95,543                   

Accrued Investment advisory fees

             18,765         178,721   

Accrued Shareholder servicing fees

                     94,761   

Accrued Distribution fees—Class N

     232         4,168         14,469   

Capital shares redeemed

     2,173         69,668         671,836   

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

     68,742         93,983         231,765   
Total Liabilities      167,338         257,648         1,403,884   
Net Assets      $18,783,494         $176,396,267         $789,653,445   
                            
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:         
Paid-in capital ($0.001 par value common stock, unlimited authorized shares)      $17,392,329         $173,719,222         $609,043,314   
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss)      254,572         602,661         4,344,313   
Undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss)      155,143         370,277         26,713,964   
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      981,450         1,704,107         149,551,854   
Net Assets      $18,783,494         $176,396,267         $789,653,445   
                            
NET ASSETS:         
Class I      $17,630,701         $155,660,499         $—   
Class L                      719,388,829   
Class N      1,152,793         20,735,768         70,264,616   
SHARES OUTSTANDING:         
Class I      1,483,573         12,763,386           
Class L                      36,612,813   
Class N      97,048         1,700,634         3,583,368   
NET ASSET VALUE AND PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE:         
Class I      $11.88         $12.20           
Class L                      $19.65   
Class N      $11.88         $12.19         $19.61   

 

Foreign currency at cost of $60,384, $—, and $426, respectively.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR
SMALL CAP
MOMENTUM
FUND
     AQR
INTERNATIONAL
MOMENTUM
FUND
     AQR
TAX-MANAGED
MOMENTUM
FUND
 
ASSETS:   
Investments in securities, at cost      $198,534,465         $224,308,627         $19,959,795   
                            
Investments in securities, at value      $255,219,266         $259,024,406         $21,725,017   
Foreign currency, at value              786,616           
Due from brokers      35,095         178,677           
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts      13,056                   
Receivables:         

Securities sold

     10,223,406                   

Foreign tax reclaim

             179,786           

Dividends and interest

     100,919         814,804         20,205   

Capital shares sold

     229,612         193,205         832,824   
Prepaid expenses      22,496         23,170         5,244   
Total Assets      265,843,850         261,200,664         22,583,290   
LIABILITIES:         
Due to custodian      13,592         13,191         1,801   
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts              20,357           
Payables:         

Securities purchased

     21,092,183         235,450         701,514   

Accrued Investment advisory fees

     80,539         71,706         8,187   

Accrued Shareholder servicing fees

     28,990         17,044           

Accrued Distribution fees—Class N

     324         8,048         24   

Capital shares redeemed

     180,958         171,668           

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

     103,481         158,656         47,139   
Total Liabilities      21,500,067         696,120         758,665   
Net Assets      $244,343,783         $260,504,544         $21,824,625   
                            
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:         
Paid-in capital ($0.001 par value common stock, unlimited authorized shares)      $170,976,869         $226,795,167         $19,795,031   
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss)      752,938         3,226,119         77,454   
Undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss)      15,916,119         (4,228,533)         186,918   
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      56,697,857         34,711,791         1,765,222   
Net Assets      $244,343,783         $260,504,544         $21,824,625   
                            
NET ASSETS:         
Class L      $242,675,423         $219,002,000         $21,709,464   
Class N      1,668,360         41,502,544         115,161   
SHARES OUTSTANDING:         
Class L      11,146,293         14,326,003         1,596,498   
Class N      76,765         2,721,721         8,489   
NET ASSET VALUE AND PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE:         
Class L      $21.77         $15.29         $13.60   
Class N      $21.73         $15.25         $13.57   

 

Foreign currency at cost of $—, $782,136 and $—, respectively.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

118   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Statements of Assets and Liabilities     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR
TAX-MANAGED
SMALL CAP
MOMENTUM
FUND
     AQR
TAX-MANAGED
INTERNATIONAL
MOMENTUM
FUND
     AQR
CORE
EQUITY
FUND
 
ASSETS:      
Investments in securities, at cost      $5,489,277         $15,379,185         $18,989,020   
                            
Investments in securities, at value      $6,977,689         $16,668,137         $19,558,861   
Foreign currency, at value              34,504           
Receivables:         

Securities sold

     580,914                 945,321   

Foreign tax reclaim

             6,045           

Dividends and interest

     2,338         37,872         11,897   

Capital shares sold

     21,490         1,331,131         951,000   

Due from Investment Advisor

                     10,275   
Prepaid expenses      5,266         5,293         19,398   
Total Assets      7,587,697         18,082,982         21,496,752   
LIABILITIES:         
Due to custodian      1,801         2,244         52,565   
Payables:         

Securities purchased

     647,129         480,789         1,182,223   

Accrued Investment advisory fees

     4,278         2,774           

Accrued Distribution fees—Class N

     25         22         267   

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

     48,245         67,892         47,532   
Total Liabilities      701,478         553,721         1,282,587   
Net Assets      $6,886,219         $17,529,261         $20,214,165   
                            
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:         
Paid-in capital ($0.001 par value common stock, unlimited authorized shares)      $5,257,599         $15,835,319         $19,496,333   
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss)      15,602         108,464         52,857   
Undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss)      124,606         295,754         95,134   
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      1,488,412         1,289,724         569,841   
Net Assets      $6,886,219         $17,529,261         $20,214,165   
                            
NET ASSETS:         
Class L      $6,764,002         $17,417,880         $18,810,952   
Class N      122,217         111,381         1,403,213   
SHARES OUTSTANDING:         
Class L      455,448         1,321,265         1,695,462   
Class N      8,251         8,468         126,521   
NET ASSET VALUE AND PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE:         
Class L      $14.85         $13.18         $11.09   
Class N      $14.81         $13.15         $11.09   

 

Foreign currency at cost of $—, $34,195 and $—, respectively.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR
SMALL CAP
CORE EQUITY
FUND
     AQR
INTERNATIONAL
CORE EQUITY
FUND
 
ASSETS:   
Investments in securities, at cost      $3,358,755         $16,811,347   
                   
Investments in securities, at value      $3,797,935         $18,173,400   
Foreign currency, at value              33,846   
Receivables:      

Securities sold

     330,401         560,243   

Foreign tax reclaim

             2,595   

Dividends and interest

     1,868         45,849   

Capital shares sold

     9,701         6,800   

Due from Investment Advisor

     15,516         14,182   
Prepaid expenses      19,599         19,224   
Total Assets      4,175,020         18,856,139   
LIABILITIES:      
Due to custodian      50,516         53,626   
Payables:      

Securities purchased

     512,210         775,308   

Accrued Distribution fees—Class N

     270         425   

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

     47,570         62,433   
Total Liabilities      610,566         891,792   
Net Assets      $3,564,454         $17,964,347   
                   
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:      
Paid-in capital ($0.001 par value common stock, unlimited authorized shares)      $3,097,068         $16,564,772   
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss)      5,195         109,008   
Undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss)      23,011         (72,155)   
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      439,180         1,362,722   
Net Assets      $3,564,454         $17,964,347   
                   
NET ASSETS:      
Class L      $2,183,541         $15,810,091   
Class N      1,380,913         2,154,256   
SHARES OUTSTANDING:      
Class L      183,811         1,401,327   
Class N      116,378         191,136   
NET ASSET VALUE AND PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE:      
Class L      $11.88         $11.28   
Class N      $11.87         $11.27   

 

Foreign currency at cost of $— and $33,470, respectively.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

120   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Statements of Operations     September 30, 2013   

 

    AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND     AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND  
     FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
    FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:        
Dividend income†     $8,199,598        $11,820,928        $16,989,314        $17,661,016   
Securities lending income, net     44,387        203,348        85,943        494,124   
Total Income     8,243,985        12,024,276        17,075,257        18,155,140   
EXPENSES:        
Investment advisory fees     1,381,336        1,747,589        2,560,077        2,642,211   
Shareholder servicing fees     3,920        11,838        538,420        558,878   
Custody, administration & accounting fees     139,324        162,837        228,205        215,223   
Legal fees     21,336        25,187        31,415        25,799   
Audit & tax fees     49,548        70,550        50,060        69,537   
Shareholder reporting fees     5,157        9,195        25,784        19,902   
Transfer agent fees     11,884        10,585        118,389        89,588   
Trustee fees     18,526        26,157        27,982        34,468   
Distribution fees—Class N     1,224        3,967        40,114        33,404   
Recoupment of waiver     82,630        91,006        135,718        139,423   
Registration fees     21,170        26,562        30,934        38,173   
Pricing fee     16,808        17,678        14,683        16,611   
Other fees     30,595        79,511        45,734        114,426   
Total Expenses     1,783,458        2,282,662        3,847,515        3,997,643   
Less waivers:        

Investment advisory fees waived

    (14,691)        (7,873)                 

Shareholder servicing fees waived

    (3,920)        (11,838)                 
Net Expenses     1,764,847        2,262,951        3,847,515        3,997,643   
Net Investment Income (Loss)     6,479,138        9,761,325        13,227,742        14,157,497   
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):        
Net realized gain (loss) from:        

Investments in securities

    76,630,508        12,448,971        40,160,018        (9,070,105)   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

    (312,695)        (226,127)        112,422        (477,185)   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    4,858,894        7,969,959        6,271,190        15,010,931   

Futures contracts

    7,495,078        2,427,378        23,013,883        7,075,466   

Swap and swaps on futures contracts

    (737,575)        3,330,894        (3,328,856)        1,841,341   
Net realized gain (loss)     87,934,210        25,951,075        66,228,657        14,380,448   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:        

Investments in securities

    (7,952,378)        38,743,797        43,988,449        90,469,316   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

    8,220        (20,795)        90,170        (39,053)   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    (5,744,449)        5,722,064        (8,453,469)        8,039,606   

Futures contracts

    (4,539)        (2,134,515)        (622,078)        (2,833,783)   

Swap and swaps on futures contracts

    99,653        16,214        (780)        865,854   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (13,593,493)        42,326,765        35,002,292        96,501,940   
Net gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     74,340,717        68,277,840        101,230,949        110,882,388   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
    $80,819,855        $78,039,165        $114,458,691        $125,039,885   
                                 

 

† Net of foreign taxes withheld of

    $509,744        $517,974        $1,580,362        $1,088,541   

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Operations     September 30, 2013   

 

    AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE
EQUITY FUND
    AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE
EQUITY FUND
 
     FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    FOR THE PERIOD
07/09/12*-12/31/12
    FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    FOR THE PERIOD
07/09/12*-12/31/12
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:        
Dividend income†     $336,739        $81,249        $304,465        $50,968   
Securities lending income, net     49        91        149        109   
Total Income     336,788        81,340        304,614        51,077   
EXPENSES:        
Investment advisory fees     58,012        15,889        35,855        7,291   
Shareholder servicing fees     24,171        6,621        22,409        4,556   
Custody, administration & accounting fees     20,448        8,725        24,181        3,948   
Legal fees     7,634        2,629        1,653        2,727   
Audit & tax fees     58,114        55,050        58,112        55,050   
Shareholder reporting fees     2,962        3,192        3,486        3,173   
Transfer agent fees     13,790        6,144        17,431        6,092   
Trustee fees     377        92        394        57   
Organization and offering costs            20,029               20,816   
Distribution fees—Class N     3,125        1,507        1,800        1,344   
Registration fees     29,786        21,988        29,772        21,985   
Pricing fee     10,151        10,044        10,325        9,784   
Other fees     5,371        4,615        5,585        4,418   
Total Expenses     233,941        156,525        211,003        141,241   
Less waivers:        

Investment advisory fees waived

    (58,012)        (15,889)        (35,855)        (7,291)   

Shareholder servicing fees waived

    (24,171)        (6,621)        (22,409)        (4,556)   

Expenses reimbursements

    (55,244)        (101,965)        (85,645)        (111,569)   
Net Expenses     96,514        32,050        67,094        17,825   
Net Investment Income (Loss)     240,274        49,290        237,520        33,252   
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):        
Net realized gain (loss) from:        

Investments in securities

    (383,407)        9,489        172,704        19,375   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

    2,346        (5,725)        (2,515)        (3,096)   
Net realized gain (loss)     (381,061)        3,764        170,189        16,279   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:        

Investments in securities

    (16,345)        510,340        735,720        244,325   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

    (612)        1,384        1,348        57   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (16,957)        511,724        737,068        244,382   
Net gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)  

 

(398,018)

  

    515,488        907,257        260,661   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

 

($157,744)

  

    $564,778        $1,144,777        $293,913   
                                 

 

† Net of foreign taxes withheld of

    $30,280        $5,667        $23,790        $3,452   

 

  * Commencement of operations.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Operations     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND  
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE PERIOD
07/09/12*-12/31/12
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:      
Dividend income      $794,150         $58,084   
Securities lending income, net      541         377   
Total Income      794,691         58,461   
EXPENSES:      
Investment advisory fees      107,979         5,085   
Shareholder servicing fees      89,982         4,238   
Custody, administration & accounting fees      17,769         6,253   
Legal fees      974         3,302   
Audit & tax fees      41,086         40,950   
Shareholder reporting fees      4,601         2,613   
Transfer agent fees      40,360         6,798   
Trustee fees      914         47   
Organization and offering costs              20,474   
Distribution fees—Class N      10,467         903   
Registration fees      50,362         21,985   
Pricing fee      1,265         607   
Other fees      4,010         4,578   
Total Expenses      369,769         117,833   
Less waivers:      

Investment advisory fees waived

     (82,114)         (5,085)   

Shareholder servicing fees waived

     (89,982)         (4,238)   

Expense reimbursements

             (94,844)   
Net Expenses      197,673         13,666   
Net Investment Income (Loss)      597,018         44,795   
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):      
Net realized gain (loss) from:      

Investments in securities

     357,312         (2,179)   

Futures contracts

     20,071           
Net realized gain (loss)      377,383         (2,179)   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:      

Investments in securities

     1,741,728         33,443   

Futures contracts

     (71,064)           
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      1,670,664         33,443   
Net gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      2,048,047         31,264   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations      $2,645,065         $76,059   
                   

 

  * Commencement of operations.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Operations     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR MOMENTUM FUND  
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:      
Dividend income      $6,664,698         $9,380,171   
Interest income              162   
Securities lending income, net      276,243         143,633   
Total Income      6,940,941         9,523,966   
EXPENSES:      
Investment advisory fees      1,264,457         1,087,067   
Shareholder servicing fees      758,678         652,246   
Custody, administration & accounting fees      144,628         125,963   
Legal fees      26,946         18,769   
Audit & tax fees      43,729         39,960   
Shareholder reporting fees      78,641         34,422   
Transfer agent fees      376,435         406,891   
Trustee fees      24,275         24,840   
Distribution fees—Class N      133,063         4,721   
Registration fees      45,683         32,171   
Pricing fee      3,497         3,456   
Other fees      50,628         89,209   
Total Expenses      2,950,660         2,519,715   
Less waivers:      

Shareholder servicing fees waived

     (318,505)         (335,876)   
Net Expenses      2,632,155         2,183,839   
Net Investment Income (Loss)      4,308,786         7,340,127   
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):      
Net realized gain (loss) from:      

Investments in securities

     32,870,611         12,934,616   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

             122   

Futures contracts

     1,953,626         531,791   
Net realized gain (loss)      34,824,237         13,466,529   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:      

Investments in securities

     93,026,330         39,554,467   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

     11         37   

Futures contracts

     (213,699)         (23,726)   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      92,812,642         39,530,778   
Net gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      127,636,879         52,997,307   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations      $131,945,665         $60,337,434   
                   

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Operations     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND      AQR INTERNATIONAL
MOMENTUM FUND
 
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
     FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:            
Dividend income†      $1,461,430         $2,458,375         $4,017,798         $3,139,071   
Interest income      46         80                   
Securities lending income, net      329,601         167,197         19,012         79,644   
Total Income      1,791,077         2,625,652         4,036,810         3,218,715   
EXPENSES:            
Investment advisory fees      498,751         436,076         505,893         366,874   
Shareholder servicing fees      213,752         186,893         216,813         157,234   
Custody, administration & accounting fees      52,713         42,668         71,349         66,602   
Legal fees      8,456         3,844         8,181         4,414   
Audit & tax fees      42,680         38,660         51,437         51,367   
Shareholder reporting fees      11,556         21,613         39,457         16,951   
Transfer agent fees      99,160         105,256         122,932         104,023   
Trustee fees      6,628         7,132         6,585         5,804   
Distribution fees—Class N      761         1         37,064         1   
Pricing fee      11,438         12,851         16,006         17,705   
Other fees      47,411         44,820         48,502         43,799   
Total Expenses      993,306         899,814         1,124,219         834,774   
Less waivers:            

Investment advisory fees waived

     (11,517)                           

Shareholder servicing fees waived

     (48,634)         (74,662)         (142,158)         (140,733)   
Net Expenses      933,155         825,152         982,061         694,041   
Net Investment Income (Loss)      857,922         1,800,500         3,054,749         2,524,674   
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):            
Net realized gain (loss) from:            

Investments in securities

     13,477,768         7,023,315         6,888,004         1,203,670   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

                     (44,126)         (48,603)   

Futures contracts

     712,870         14,542         917,677           
Net realized gain (loss)      14,190,638         7,037,857         7,761,555         1,155,067   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:            

Investments in securities

     37,457,853         12,320,689         18,226,367         13,704,406   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

                     14,305         4,476   

Futures contracts

     (14,217)         11,085         (20,357)           
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      37,443,636         12,331,774         18,220,315         13,708,882   
Net gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      51,634,274         19,369,631      

 

25,981,870

  

     14,863,949   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     

 

$52,492,196

 

  

 

    

 

$21,170,131

 

  

 

     $29,036,619         $17,388,623   
                                     

 

† Net of foreign taxes withheld of

     $92         $729      

 

 

 

$387,042

 

  

     $260,289   

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Operations     September 30, 2013   

 

    AQR TAX-MANAGED
MOMENTUM FUND
    AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP
MOMENTUM FUND
 
     FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    FOR THE PERIOD
01/27/12*-12/31/12
    FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    FOR THE PERIOD
01/27/12*-12/31/12
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:        
Dividend income†     $114,211        $70,117        $39,732        $58,219   
Securities lending income, net     2,005        1,041        3,756        5,210   
Total Income     116,216        71,158        43,488        63,429   
EXPENSES:        
Investment advisory fees     22,644        8,753        14,550        9,669   
Shareholder servicing fees     11,322        4,377        5,456        3,626   
Custody, administration & accounting fees     6,933        5,953        6,421        10,519   
Legal fees     376        783        251        768   
Audit & tax fees     42,293        45,212        42,293        45,391   
Shareholder reporting fees            7,348        374        6,894   
Transfer agent fees     11,941        12,770        10,967        12,710   
Trustee fees     311        158        170        142   
Organization and offering costs            28,994               24,651   
Distribution fees—Class N     172        1        176        1   
Registration fees     17,501        19,382        17,492        19,381   
Pricing fee     2,587        2,895        9,302        9,103   
Other fees     2,967        2,611        2,334        2,281   
Total Expenses     119,047        139,237        109,786        145,136   
Less waivers:        

Investment advisory fees waived

    (22,644)        (8,753)        (14,550)        (9,669)   

Shareholder servicing fees waived

    (11,322)        (4,377)        (5,456)        (3,626)   

Expense reimbursements

    (43,921)        (110,047)        (64,029)        (114,632)   
Net Expenses     41,160        16,060        25,751        17,209   
Net Investment Income (Loss)     75,056        55,098        17,737        46,220   
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):        
Net realized gain (loss) from:        

Investments in securities

    199,994        17,580        102,409        18,525   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

           44                 

Futures contracts

           2,745               (3,953)   
Net realized gain (loss)     199,994        20,369        102,409        14,572   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:        

Investments in securities

    1,474,254        290,968        1,216,323        272,089   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     1,474,254        290,968        1,216,323        272,089   
Net gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     1,674,248        311,337        1,318,732        286,661   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     $1,749,304        $366,435        $1,336,469        $332,881   
                                 

 

† Net of foreign taxes withheld of

    $—        $2        $13        $48   

 

  * Commencement of operations.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Operations     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR TAX-MANAGED
INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND
     AQR CORE
EQUITY FUND
 
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE PERIOD
01/27/12*-12/31/12
     FOR THE PERIOD
03/26/13*-09/30/13
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:         
Dividend income†      $158,624         $103,334         $78,568   
Securities lending income, net      319         883           
Total Income      158,943         104,217         78,568   
EXPENSES:         
Investment advisory fees      22,303         13,508         14,534   
Shareholder servicing fees      8,364         5,066         7,268   
Custody, administration & accounting fees      12,999         19,721         6,030   
Legal fees      1,221         908         340   
Audit & tax fees      51,115         58,756         39,590   
Shareholder reporting fees      1,184         6,917         15,845   
Transfer agent fees      11,130         12,797         10,912   
Trustee fees      251         175         128   
Organization and offering costs              24,978         7,809   
Distribution fees—Class N      167         1         1,189   
Registration fees      17,503         19,382         17,647   
Pricing fee      15,088         20,123         1,550   
Other fees      2,556         2,634         7,156   
Total Expenses      143,881         184,966         129,998   
Less waivers:         

Investment advisory fees waived

     (22,303)         (13,508)         (14,534)   

Shareholder servicing fees waived

     (8,364)         (5,066)         (7,268)   

Expense reimbursements

     (73,854)         (142,423)         (80,834)   
Net Expenses      39,360         23,969         27,362   
Net Investment Income (Loss)      119,583         80,248         51,206   
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):         
Net realized gain (loss) from:         

Investments in securities

     274,344         26,491         95,056   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

     (1,868)         (1,790)           
Net realized gain (loss)      272,476         24,701         95,056   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:         

Investments in securities

     776,649         512,303         569,841   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

     623         149           
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      777,272         512,452         569,841   
Net gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      1,049,748         537,153         664,897   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations      $1,169,331         $617,401         $716,103   
                            

 

† Net of foreign taxes withheld of

     $13,990         $7,680         $—   

 

  * Commencement of operations.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Operations     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR SMALL CAP
CORE EQUITY FUND
     AQR INTERNATIONAL
CORE EQUITY FUND
 
      FOR THE PERIOD
03/26/13*-09/30/13
     FOR THE PERIOD
03/26/13*-09/30/13
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:      

Dividend income†

     $16,609         $147,038   
Total Income      16,609         147,038   
EXPENSES:      
Investment advisory fees      6,302         19,197   
Shareholder servicing fees      2,101         7,199   
Custody, administration & accounting fees      4,842         10,080   
Legal fees      1,509         66   
Audit & tax fees      39,590         51,817   
Shareholder reporting fees      15,617         15,634   
Transfer agent fees      7,852         11,085   
Trustee fees      51         137   
Organization and offering costs      8,310         8,591   
Distribution fees—Class N      1,489         2,001   
Registration fees      17,671         17,641   
Pricing fee      4,921         4,765   
Other fees      5,748         7,989   
Total Expenses      116,003         156,202   
Less waivers:      

Investment advisory fees waived

     (6,302)         (19,197)   

Shareholder servicing fees waived

     (2,101)         (7,199)   

Expense reimbursements

     (95,597)         (94,182)   
Net Expenses      12,003         35,624   
Net Investment Income (Loss)      4,606         111,414   
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):      
Net realized gain (loss) from:      

Investments in securities

     22,660         (82,360)   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

             5,749   
Net realized gain (loss)      22,660         (76,611)   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:      

Investments in securities

     439,180         1,362,053   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

             669   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      439,180         1,362,722   
Net gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      461,840         1,286,111   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations      $466,446         $1,397,525   
                   

 

† Net of foreign taxes withheld of

     $—         $15,366   

 

  * Commencement of operations.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

128   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Statements of Changes in Net Assets     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND  
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2011
 
OPERATIONS:   
Net investment income (loss)      $6,479,138         $9,761,325         $9,396,671   
Net realized gain (loss)      87,934,210         25,951,075         (5,012,673)   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      (13,593,493)         42,326,765         (31,770,689)   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     80,819,855         78,039,165         (27,386,691)   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:         
Net investment income:         

Class I

             (44,921)         (22,319)   

Class N

             (39,465)         (14,377)   

Class Y

             (13,830,600)         (6,318,978)   

Total

             (13,914,986)         (6,355,674)   
Net realized gain:         

Class I

             (36,801)         (27,548)   

Class N

             (34,857)         (21,102)   

Class Y

             (9,350,410)         (5,068,282)   

Total

             (9,422,068)         (5,116,932)   

Total distributions

             (23,337,054)         (11,472,606)   
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:         
CLASS I         
Proceeds from shares sold      556,237         289,737         2,662,793   
Reinvestment of distributions              81,722         49,867   
Cost of shares redeemed      (62,999)         (2,120,396)         (1,826,180)   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      493,238         (1,748,937)         886,480   
CLASS N         
Proceeds from shares sold      920,019         73,666         1,035,527   
Reinvestment of distributions              74,323         35,479   
Cost of shares redeemed      (804,396)         (1,850,280)         (392,823)   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      115,623         (1,702,291)         678,183   
CLASS Y         
Proceeds from shares sold                      6,057   
Reinvestment of distributions              23,181,009         11,387,260   
Cost of shares redeemed      (300,588,116)         (659,771)           
Redemption fees      300,588         4           
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      (300,287,528)         22,521,242         11,393,317   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions      (299,678,667)         19,070,014         12,957,980   
Total increase (decrease) in net assets      (218,858,812)         73,772,125         (25,901,317)   
NET ASSETS:         
Beginning of period      475,556,526         401,784,401         427,685,718   
End of period      $256,697,714         $475,556,526         $401,784,401   
                            
Undistributed accumulated net investment income (loss)      $5,964,647         $(575,224)         $3,812,624   

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (continued on p. 130)

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND  
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2011
 
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:         
CLASS I         
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      55,196         210,532         167,896   
Shares sold      44,377         25,557         226,766   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              7,336         5,184   
Shares redeemed      (4,872)         (188,229)         (189,314)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      94,701         55,196         210,532   
CLASS N         
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      45,729         202,461         136,540   
Shares sold      71,457         6,817         100,038   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              6,690         3,692   
Shares redeemed      (63,504)         (170,239)         (37,809)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      53,682         45,729         202,461   
CLASS Y         
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      41,798,875         39,780,661         38,596,429   
Shares sold                      525   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              2,080,881         1,183,707   
Shares redeemed      (22,754,692)         (62,667)           
Shares outstanding, end of period      19,044,183         41,798,875         39,780,661   

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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     AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND  
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2011
 
OPERATIONS:         
Net investment income (loss)      $13,227,742         $14,157,497         $12,140,951   
Net realized gain (loss)      66,228,657         14,380,448         (21,266,844)   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      35,002,292         96,501,940         (68,430,519)   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     114,458,691         125,039,885         (77,556,412)   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:         
Net investment income:         

Class I

             (6,044,927)         (3,204,118)   

Class N

             (442,708)         (20,121)   

Class Y

             (14,968,277)         (8,730,438)   

Total

             (21,455,912)         (11,954,677)   
Net realized gain:         

Class I

                     (1,042,406)   

Class N

                     (8,687)   

Class Y

                     (2,482,902)   

Total

                     (3,533,995)   

Total distributions

             (21,455,912)         (15,488,672)   
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:         
CLASS I         
Proceeds from shares sold      47,657,715         56,017,676         100,254,223   
Reinvestment of distributions              5,225,139         4,080,915   
Cost of shares redeemed      (35,227,017)         (33,350,378)         (19,241,187)   
Redemption fees                      2,037   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      12,430,698         27,892,437         85,095,988   
CLASS N         
Proceeds from shares sold      17,853,305         15,872,803         92,400   
Reinvestment of distributions              442,505         28,595   
Cost of shares redeemed      (5,035,043)         (3,715,733)         (178,203)   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      12,818,262         12,599,575         (57,208)   
CLASS Y         
Proceeds from shares sold      19,000,000         45,779,910         49,085,024   
Reinvestment of distributions              14,968,276         11,213,340   
Cost of shares redeemed      (28,692,000)         (5,836,872)         (23,486,766)   
Redemption fees      47,504         32,284         31,881   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      (9,644,496)         54,943,598         36,843,479   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions      15,604,464         95,435,610         121,882,259   
Total increase (decrease) in net assets      130,063,155         199,019,583         28,837,175   
NET ASSETS:         
Beginning of period      687,096,958         488,077,375         459,240,200   
End of period      $817,160,113         $687,096,958         $488,077,375   
                            
Undistributed accumulated net investment income (loss)      $11,729,676         $(1,607,306)         $5,593,024   

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (continued on p. 132)

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND  
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2011
 
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:         
CLASS I         
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      19,233,566         16,066,790         8,227,394   
Shares sold      4,223,416         6,218,133         9,343,360   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              524,610         492,270   
Shares redeemed      (3,123,941)         (3,575,967)         (1,996,234)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      20,333,041         19,233,566         16,066,790   
CLASS N         
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      1,492,563         133,174         138,711   
Shares sold      1,609,233         1,698,841         9,129   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              43,639         3,388   
Shares redeemed      (446,880)         (383,091)         (18,054)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      2,654,916         1,492,563         133,174   
CLASS Y         
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      44,308,341         38,834,729         34,152,071   
Shares sold      1,693,405         4,631,152         5,482,006   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              1,436,495         1,296,340   
Shares redeemed      (2,345,900)         (594,035)         (2,095,688)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      43,655,846         44,308,341         38,834,729   

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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    AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE
EQUITY FUND
    AQR INTERNATIONAL
DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND
 
     FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    FOR THE PERIOD
7/09/12*-12/31/12
    FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    FOR THE PERIOD
7/09/12*-12/31/12
 
OPERATIONS:        
Net investment income (loss)     $240,274        $49,290        $237,520        $33,252   
Net realized gain (loss)     (381,061)        3,764        170,189        16,279   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (16,957)        511,724        737,068        244,382   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (157,744)        564,778        1,144,777        293,913   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:        
Net investment income:        

Class I

           (34,222)               (26,339)   

Class N

           (9,990)               (3,918)   

Total

           (44,212)               (30,257)   
Net realized gain:        

Class I

           (11,427)               (16,369)   

Class N

           (4,811)               (4,353)   

Total

           (16,238)               (20,722)   

Total distributions

           (60,450)               (50,979)   
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:        
CLASS I        
Proceeds from shares sold     28,306,131        5,666,656        11,923,132        7,216,220   
Reinvestment of distributions            45,649               42,708   
Cost of shares redeemed     (4,122,651)        (689,457)        (701,166)        (2,065,477)   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions     24,183,480        5,022,848        11,221,966        5,193,451   
CLASS N        
Proceeds from shares sold     1,889,158        1,857,059        349,021        1,791,100   
Reinvestment of distributions            14,801               8,271   
Cost of shares redeemed     (1,056,166)        (192,516)        (148,571)        (1,019,455)   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions     832,992        1,679,344        200,450        779,916   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions     25,016,472        6,702,192        11,422,416        5,973,367   
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     24,858,728        7,206,520        12,567,193        6,216,301   
NET ASSETS:        
Beginning of period     7,206,520               6,216,301          
End of period     $32,065,248        $7,206,520        $18,783,494        $6,216,301   
                                 
Undistributed accumulated net investment income (loss)     $211,072        $4,259        $254,572        $(143)   

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   (continued on p. 134)

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE
EQUITY FUND
     AQR INTERNATIONAL
DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND
 
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE PERIOD
7/09/12*-12/31/12
     FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE PERIOD
7/09/12*-12/31/12
 
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:            
CLASS I            
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      494,839                 502,748           
Shares sold      2,752,761         556,121         1,042,623         693,168   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              4,278                 4,014   
Shares redeemed      (376,940)         (65,560)         (61,798)         (194,434)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      2,870,660         494,839         1,483,573         502,748   
CLASS N            
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      165,019                 79,543           
Shares sold      184,245         181,889         31,111         174,715   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              1,386                 776   
Shares redeemed      (96,480)         (18,256)         (13,606)         (95,948)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      252,784         165,019         97,048         79,543   

 

  * Commencement of operations.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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     AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND  
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE PERIOD
7/09/12*-12/31/12
 
OPERATIONS:   
Net investment income (loss)      $597,018         $44,795   
Net realized gain (loss)      377,383         (2,179)   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      1,670,664         33,443   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     2,645,065         76,059   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:      
Net investment income:      

Class I

             (40,855)   

Class N

             (1,691)   

Total

             (42,546)   
Net realized gain:      

Class I

             (4,695)   

Class N

             (316)   

Total

             (5,011)   

Total distributions

             (47,557)   
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:      
CLASS I      
Proceeds from shares sold      147,844,332         8,863,968   
Reinvestment of distributions              45,549   
Cost of shares redeemed      (2,400,295)         (1,076,018)   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      145,444,037         7,833,499   
CLASS N      
Proceeds from shares sold      23,011,456         1,421,979   
Reinvestment of distributions              2,007   
Cost of shares redeemed      (2,967,021)         (1,023,257)   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      20,044,435         400,729   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions      165,488,472         8,234,228   
Total increase (decrease) in net assets      168,133,537         8,262,730   
NET ASSETS:      
Beginning of period      8,262,730           
End of period      $176,396,267         $8,262,730   
                   
Undistributed accumulated net investment income (loss)      $602,661         $5,727   
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:      
CLASS I      
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      771,572           
Shares sold      12,202,553         872,439   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              4,479   
Shares redeemed      (210,739)         (105,346)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      12,763,386         771,572   
CLASS N      
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      41,347           
Shares sold      1,912,085         141,350   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              197   
Shares redeemed      (252,798)         (100,200)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      1,700,634         41,347   

 

  * Commencement of operations.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR MOMENTUM FUND  
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
    FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2011
 
OPERATIONS:   
Net investment income (loss)      $4,308,786         $7,340,127        $2,522,585   
Net realized gain (loss)      34,824,237         13,466,529        (21,841,538)   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      92,812,642         39,530,778        7,021,965   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     131,945,665         60,337,434        (12,296,988)   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:        
Net investment income:        

Class L

             (7,610,158)        (2,025,248)   

Total

             (7,610,158)        (2,025,248)   
Net realized gain:        

Class L

                    (566,418)   

Total

                    (566,418)   

Total distributions

             (7,610,158)        (2,591,666)   
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:        
CLASS L        
Proceeds from shares sold      213,770,610         231,326,342        234,799,847   
Reinvestment of distributions              7,604,346        2,589,299   
Cost of shares redeemed      (103,081,407)         (104,299,857)        (44,238,993)   
Redemption fees                     2,432   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      110,689,203         134,630,831        193,152,585   
CLASS N        
Proceeds from shares sold      22,798,786         58,966,793 (a)        
Cost of shares redeemed      (24,643,522)         (216,871) (a)        
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      (1,844,736)         58,749,922          
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions      108,844,467         193,380,753        193,152,585   
Total increase (decrease) in net assets      240,790,132         246,108,029        178,263,931   
NET ASSETS:        
Beginning of period      548,863,313         302,755,284        124,491,353   
End of period      $789,653,445         $548,863,313        $302,755,284   
                           
Undistributed accumulated net investment income (loss)      $4,344,313         $227,113        $716,277   
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:        
CLASS L        
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      30,541,508         21,793,766        8,646,886   
Shares sold      11,747,969         14,895,037        16,107,289   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              481,898        192,513   
Shares redeemed      (5,676,664)         (6,629,193)        (3,152,922)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      36,612,813         30,541,508        21,793,766   
CLASS N        
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      3,638,858         (a)        
Shares sold      1,273,992         3,652,468          
Shares redeemed      (1,329,482)         (13,610)          
Shares outstanding, end of period      3,583,368         3,638,858          

 

  (a) Commencement of offering class of shares effective December 17, 2012.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND  
      FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
    FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2011
 
OPERATIONS:   
Net investment income (loss)      $857,922         $1,800,500        $227,233   
Net realized gain (loss)      14,190,638         7,037,857        (5,687,386)   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      37,443,636         12,331,774        1,233,553   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     52,492,196         21,170,131        (4,226,600)   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:        
Net investment income:        

Class L

             (1,541,164)        (150,004)   

Total

             (1,541,164)        (150,004)   
Net realized gain:        

Class L

                    (713,111)   

Total

                    (713,111)   

Total distributions

             (1,541,164)        (863,115)   
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:        
CLASS L        
Proceeds from shares sold      70,492,315         50,077,757        69,908,520   
Reinvestment of distributions              1,537,931        860,975   
Cost of shares redeemed      (26,018,808)         (26,009,044)        (19,650,773)   
Redemption fees                     765   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      44,473,507         25,606,644        51,119,487   
CLASS N        
Proceeds from shares sold      1,615,673         10,000 (a)        
Cost of shares redeemed      (17,558)                  
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      1,598,115         10,000          
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions      46,071,622         25,616,644        51,119,487   
Total increase (decrease) in net assets      98,563,818         45,245,611        46,029,772   
NET ASSETS:        
Beginning of period      145,779,965         100,534,354        54,504,582   
End of period      $244,343,783         $145,779,965        $100,534,354   
                           
Undistributed accumulated net investment income (loss)      $752,938         $146,099        $30,383   
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:        
CLASS L        
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      8,871,777         7,238,497        3,788,903   
Shares sold      3,620,280         3,211,497        4,790,883   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              97,153        63,354   
Shares redeemed      (1,345,764)         (1,675,370)        (1,404,643)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      11,146,293         8,871,777        7,238,497   
CLASS N        
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      622         (a)        
Shares sold      77,081         622          
Shares redeemed      (938)                  
Shares outstanding, end of period      76,765         622          

 

  (a) Commencement of offering class of shares effective December 17, 2012.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND  
      FOR THE
NINE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2012
    FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2011
 
OPERATIONS:   
Net investment income (loss)      $3,054,749         $2,524,674        $1,671,768   
Net realized gain (loss)      7,761,555         1,155,067        (12,171,592)   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      18,220,315         13,708,882        (3,162,121)   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     29,036,619         17,388,623        (13,661,945)   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:        
Net investment income:        

Class L

             (2,965,770)        (1,944,737)   

Total

             (2,965,770)        (1,944,737)   

Total distributions

             (2,965,770)        (1,944,737)   
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:        
CLASS L        
Proceeds from shares sold      83,877,662         54,777,235        57,657,994   
Reinvestment of distributions              2,965,195        1,943,164   
Cost of shares redeemed      (18,591,284)         (21,716,680)        (28,862,650)   
Redemption fees                     1,706   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      65,286,378         36,025,750        30,740,214   
CLASS N        
Proceeds from shares sold      42,216,111         11,000 (a)        
Cost of shares redeemed      (3,719,078)                  
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      38,497,033         11,000          
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions      103,783,411         36,036,750        30,740,214   
Total increase (decrease) in net assets      132,820,030         50,459,603        15,133,532   
NET ASSETS:        
Beginning of period      127,684,514         77,224,911        62,091,379   
End of period      $260,504,544         $127,684,514        $77,224,911   
                           
Undistributed accumulated net investment income (loss)      $3,226,119         $(313,735)        $92,674   
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:        
CLASS L        
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      9,757,051         6,789,578        4,559,775   
Shares sold      5,866,252         4,490,971        4,299,973   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions              229,327        176,171   
Shares redeemed      (1,297,300)         (1,752,825)        (2,246,341)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      14,326,003         9,757,051        6,789,578   
CLASS N        
Shares outstanding, beginning of period      849         (a)        
Shares sold      2,976,098         849          
Shares redeemed      (255,226)                  
Shares outstanding, end of period      2,721,721         849          

 

  (a) Commencement of offering class of shares effective December 17, 2012.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     September 30, 2013   

 

    AQR TAX-MANAGED
MOMENTUM FUND
    AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP
MOMENTUM FUND
 
     FOR THE
NINE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    FOR THE PERIOD
1/27/12*-12/31/12
    FOR THE
NINE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    FOR THE PERIOD
1/27/12*-12/31/12
 
OPERATIONS:        
Net investment income (loss)     $75,056        $55,098        $17,737        $46,220   
Net realized gain (loss)     199,994        20,369        102,409        14,572   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     1,474,254        290,968        1,216,323        272,089   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations

    1,749,304        366,435        1,336,469        332,881   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:        
Net investment income:        

Class L

           (58,114)               (43,740)   

Total

           (58,114)               (43,740)   
Net realized gain:        

Class L

           (35,669)                 

Total

           (35,669)                 

Total distributions

           (93,783)               (43,740)   
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:        
CLASS L        
Proceeds from shares sold     17,901,127        5,727,135        2,695,469        3,103,895   
Reinvestment of distributions            93,783               43,740   
Cost of shares redeemed     (3,966,042)        (52,741)        (679,820)        (1,566)   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions     13,935,085        5,768,177        2,015,649        3,146,069   
CLASS N        
Proceeds from shares sold     100,001        10,000 (a)      100,000        10,000 (a) 
Cost of shares redeemed     (10,594)               (11,109)          
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions     89,407        10,000        88,891        10,000   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions     14,024,492        5,778,177        2,104,540        3,156,069   
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     15,773,796        6,050,829        3,441,009        3,445,210   
NET ASSETS:        
Beginning of period     6,050,829               3,445,210          
End of period     $21,824,625        $6,050,829        $6,886,219        $3,445,210   
                                 
Undistributed accumulated net investment income (loss)     $77,454        $3,454        $15,602        $3,863   
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:        
CLASS L        
Shares outstanding, beginning of period     542,643               307,953          
Shares sold     1,359,290        538,821        196,317        304,030   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions            8,557               4,069   
Shares redeemed     (305,435)        (4,735)        (48,822)        (146)   
Shares outstanding, end of period     1,596,498        542,643        455,448        307,953   
CLASS N        
Shares outstanding, beginning of period     899        (a)      917        (a) 
Shares sold     8,489        899        8,251        917   
Shares redeemed     (899)               (917)          
Shares outstanding, end of period     8,489        899        8,251        917   

 

  * Commencement of operations.
  (a) Commencement of offering class of shares effective December 17, 2012.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     September 30, 2013   

 

 

    AQR TAX-MANAGED
INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM
FUND
    AQR CORE
EQUITY FUND
    AQR SMALL CAP
CORE EQUITY
FUND
 
     FOR THE
NINE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    FOR THE PERIOD
1/27/12*-12/31/12
    FOR THE PERIOD
3/26/13*-9/30/13
    FOR THE PERIOD
3/26/13*-9/30/13
 
OPERATIONS:        
Net investment income (loss)     $119,583        $80,248        $51,206        $4,606   
Net realized gain (loss)     272,476        24,701        95,056        22,660   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     777,272        512,452        569,841        439,180   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations

    1,169,331        617,401        716,103        466,446   
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:        
Net investment income:        

Class L

           (91,118)                 

Total

           (91,118)                 
Net realized gain:        

Class L

           (8,768)                 

Total

           (8,768)                 

Total distributions

           (99,886)                 
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:        
CLASS L        
Proceeds from shares sold     13,835,282        5,127,939        19,426,853        2,654,885   
Reinvestment of distributions            99,886                 
Cost of shares redeemed     (3,313,583)        (6,508)        (1,229,610)        (743,228)   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions     10,521,699        5,221,317        18,197,243        1,911,657   
CLASS N        
Proceeds from shares sold     100,000        10,000 (a)      2,212,852        1,186,351   
Cost of shares redeemed     (10,601)               (912,033)          
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions     89,399        10,000        1,300,819        1,186,351   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions     10,611,098        5,231,317        19,498,062        3,098,008   
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     11,780,429        5,748,832        20,214,165        3,564,454   
NET ASSETS:        
Beginning of period     5,748,832                        
End of period     $17,529,261        $5,748,832        $20,214,165        $3,564,454   
                                 
Undistributed accumulated net investment income (loss)     $108,464        $(14,184)        $52,857        $5,195   
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:        
CLASS L        
Shares outstanding, beginning of period     510,465                        
Shares sold     1,076,886        502,067        1,811,050        253,687   
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions            8,983                 
Shares redeemed     (266,086)        (585)        (115,588)        (69,876)   
Shares outstanding, end of period     1,321,265        510,465        1,695,462        183,811   
CLASS N        
Shares outstanding, beginning of period     898        (a)               
Shares sold     8,468        898        212,977        116,378   
Shares redeemed     (898)               (86,456)          
Shares outstanding, end of period     8,468        898        126,521        116,378   

 

  * Commencement of operations.
  (a) Commencement of offering class of shares effective December 17, 2012.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     September 30, 2013   

 

     AQR INTERNATIONAL
CORE EQUITY FUND
 
      FOR THE PERIOD
3/26/13*-9/30/13
 
OPERATIONS:   
Net investment income (loss)      $111,414   
Net realized gain (loss)      (76,611)   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      1,362,722   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     1,397,525   
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:   
CLASS L   
Proceeds from shares sold      15,815,757   
Cost of shares redeemed      (1,223,357)   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      14,592,400   
CLASS N   
Proceeds from shares sold      2,846,422   
Cost of shares redeemed      (872,000)   
Net increase (decrease) from capital transactions      1,974,422   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions      16,566,822   
Total increase (decrease) in net assets      17,964,347   
NET ASSETS:   
Beginning of period        
End of period      $17,964,347   
          
Undistributed accumulated net investment income (loss)      $109,008   
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:   
CLASS L   
Shares outstanding, beginning of period        
Shares sold      1,518,548   
Shares redeemed      (117,221)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      1,401,327   
CLASS N   
Shares outstanding, beginning of period        
Shares sold      275,225   
Shares redeemed      (84,089)   
Shares outstanding, end of period      191,136   

 

  * Commencement of operations.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Financial Highlights     September 30, 2013   

 

    PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE  
          Change in Net Assets Resulting
from Operations
    Less Dividends and Distributions  
     Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Net
Increase
(Decrease)
in Net
Asset
Value from
Operations
    Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
    Distributions
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Distributions
 
AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND CLASS I              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $11.35        0.14        1.84        1.98                        
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20125     $9.99        0.20        1.69        1.89        (0.29)        (0.24)        (0.53)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20115     $10.97        0.21        (0.95)        (0.74)        (0.11)        (0.13)        (0.24)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20105     $10.00        0.16        1.25        1.41        (0.36)        (0.08)        (0.44)   
AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND CLASS N              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $11.32        0.11        1.84        1.95                        
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20125     $9.97        0.16        1.70        1.86        (0.27)        (0.24)        (0.51)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20115     $10.97        0.16        (0.94)        (0.78)        (0.09)        (0.13)        (0.22)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010†,5     $10.00        0.13        1.25        1.38        (0.33)        (0.08)        (0.41)   
AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND CLASS Y              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013†,5     $11.35        0.18        1.85        2.03                        
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012†,5     $10.00        0.24        1.70        1.94        (0.35)        (0.24)        (0.59)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20115     $10.99        0.24        (0.94)        (0.70)        (0.16)        (0.13)        (0.29)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20105     $10.00        0.18        1.27        1.45        (0.38)        (0.08)        (0.46)   
AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND CLASS I              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $10.24        0.17        1.47        1.64                        
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20125     $8.60        0.20        1.76        1.96        (0.32)               (0.32)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011†,5     $10.45        0.21        (1.78)        (1.57)        (0.21)        (0.07)        (0.28)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010†,5     $9.78        0.16        0.84        1.00        (0.24)        (0.09)        (0.33)   
FOR THE PERIOD 9/30/096—12/31/09†,5     $10.00        (0.01)        0.22        0.21        (0.14)        (0.29)        (0.43)   
AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND CLASS N              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $10.43        0.13        1.50        1.63                        
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20125     $8.76        0.19        1.76        1.95        (0.28)               (0.28)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20115     $10.61        0.20        (1.83)        (1.63)        (0.15)        (0.07)        (0.22)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20105     $9.91        0.14        0.88        1.02        (0.23)        (0.09)        (0.32)   
FOR THE PERIOD 9/30/096—12/31/095     $10.00               0.20        0.20               (0.29)        (0.29)   
AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND CLASS Y              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013†,5     $10.71        0.21        1.53        1.74                        
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012†,5     $8.98        0.25        1.83        2.08        (0.35)               (0.35)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011†,5     $10.89        0.28        (1.88)        (1.60)        (0.24)        (0.07)        (0.31)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010†,5     $10.16        0.20        0.89        1.09        (0.27)        (0.09)        (0.36)   
FOR THE PERIOD 8/28/098—12/31/09†,5     $10.00        0.03        0.57        0.60        (0.15)        (0.29)        (0.44)   
  * Annualized for periods less than one year.
  † Redemption fees of less than $0.005 per share were incurred by the share class.
  1 Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period and redemption on the last day of the period and is not annualized.
  2 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.
  3 Ratios do not include the impact of the expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
  4 Portfolio turnover is not annualized.
  5 Per share net investment income (loss) and net realized and unrealized gain (loss) are based on average shares outstanding.
  6 Commencement of offering of shares.
  7 The ratio is not representative of what the ratio would be if the Fund class had operated for a longer period of time. Certain expenses incurred by the Fund were not annualized for the period ended December 31, 2009.
  8 Commencement of operations.
  9 Certain expenses incurred by the Funds were not annualized for the period ended September 30, 2013.
10 Ratios are disproportionate between classes due to size of net assets and fixed expenses.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Financial Highlights     September 30, 2013   

 

            RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                  Ratios to Average Net Assets of:*            
Net
Asset
Value,
End of
Period
    Total
Return1,2
    Net Assets,
End of Period
    Expenses, Net of
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers3
    Expenses, Net of
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers
(Excluding Dividend
Short Expense &
Interest Expense)3
    Expenses, Before
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers3,9
    Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate4
      
               
  $13.33        17.44     $1,262,602        0.95     0.95     2.27 %10      1.46     71  
  $11.35        18.95     $626,448        0.95     0.94     1.41     1.83     87  
  $9.99        (6.68 )%      $2,102,815        0.96     0.95     2.03     1.90     59  
  $10.97        14.12     $1,841,838        0.79     0.79     0.79     1.41     72    
               
  $13.27        17.23     $712,114        1.25     1.25     3.06 %10      1.14     71  
  $11.32        18.67     $517,504        1.25     1.24     1.87     1.51     87  
  $9.97        (7.03 )%      $2,019,253        1.27     1.26     3.22     1.46     59  
  $10.97        13.83     $1,497,723        1.10     1.10     1.10     1.28     72    
               
  $13.38        17.89     $254,722,998        0.51     0.51     0.51 %10      1.88     71  
  $11.35        19.45     $474,412,574        0.51     0.50     0.51     2.24     87  
  $10.00        (6.22 )%      $397,662,333        0.52     0.51     0.52     2.21     59  
  $10.99        14.54     $424,346,157        0.50     0.50     0.71     1.81     72    
               
  $11.88        16.02     $241,467,180        0.90     0.90     0.90     2.11     59  
  $10.24        22.87     $196,971,397        0.91     0.90     0.91     2.17     74  
  $8.60        (15.00 )%      $138,229,387        0.94     0.93     0.94     2.13     60  
  $10.45        10.40     $85,968,655        0.90     0.90     1.03     1.72     93  
  $9.78        2.20     $44,016,038        0.90     0.90     1.01     (0.47 )%      29    
               
  $12.06        15.63     $32,010,505        1.29     1.29     1.29     1.52     59  
  $10.43        22.41     $15,561,822        1.28     1.27     1.28     2.00     74  
  $8.76        (15.27 )%      $1,166,515        1.35     1.34     2.18     1.96     60  
  $10.61        10.40     $1,472,368        1.25     1.25     3.50     1.51     93  
  $9.91        2.04     $5,785        1.25     1.25     472.86 %7      (0.07 )%      29    
               
  $12.45        16.25     $543,682,428        0.55     0.55     0.55     2.45     59  
  $10.71        23.26     $474,563,739        0.56     0.55     0.56     2.52     74  
  $8.98        (14.66 )%      $348,681,473        0.58     0.57     0.58     2.63     60  
  $10.89        10.84     $371,799,177        0.55     0.55     0.77     2.02     93  
  $10.16        6.08     $360,491,107        0.55     0.55     0.98     0.99     29    

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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Financial Highlights     September 30, 2013   

 

    PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE  
          Change in Net Assets Resulting
from Operations
    Less Dividends and Distributions  
     Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Net
Increase
(Decrease)
in Net
Asset
Value from
Operations
    Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
    Distributions
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Distributions
 
AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND CLASS I              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $10.92        0.20        (0.85)        (0.65)                        
FOR THE PERIOD 7/09/127—12/31/125     $10.00        0.10        0.94        1.04        (0.09)        (0.03)        (0.12)   
AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND CLASS N              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $10.93        0.16        (0.83)        (0.67)                        
FOR THE PERIOD 7/09/127—12/31/125     $10.00        0.08        0.94        1.02        (0.06)        (0.03)        (0.09)   
AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND CLASS I              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $10.67        0.23        0.98        1.21                        
FOR THE PERIOD 7/09/127—12/31/125     $10.00        0.10        0.67        0.77        (0.06)        (0.04)        (0.10)   
AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND CLASS N              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $10.69        0.20        0.99        1.19                        
FOR THE PERIOD 7/09/127—12/31/125     $10.00        0.08        0.68        0.76        (0.03)        (0.04)        (0.07)   
AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND CLASS I              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $10.16        0.15        1.89        2.04                        
FOR THE PERIOD 7/09/127—12/31/125     $10.00        0.14 8      0.10        0.24        (0.07)        (0.01)        (0.08)   
AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND CLASS N              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $10.18        0.13        1.88        2.01                        
FOR THE PERIOD 7/09/127—12/31/125     $10.00        0.08 8      0.15        0.23        (0.04)        (0.01)        (0.05)   
AQR MOMENTUM FUND CLASS L              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $16.06        0.12 10      3.47        3.59                        
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20125     $13.89        0.26 8      2.16        2.42        (0.25)               (0.25)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011†,5     $14.40        0.15        (0.54)        (0.39)        (0.09)        (0.03)        (0.12)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010     $12.19        0.06        2.21        2.27        (0.02)        (0.04)        (0.06)   
FOR THE PERIOD 7/09/097—12/31/09†,5     $10.00        0.07        2.48        2.55        (0.05)        (0.31)        (0.36)   
AQR MOMENTUM FUND CLASS N              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $16.05        0.09 10      3.47        3.56                        
FOR THE PERIOD 12/17/126—12/31/125     $16.02        0.01 8      0.02        0.03                        
  * Annualized for periods less than one year.
  † Redemption fees of less than $0.005 per share were incurred by the share class.
  1 Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period and redemption on the last day of the period and is not annualized.
  2 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.
  3 Ratios do not include the impact of the expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
  4 Portfolio turnover is not annualized.
  5 Per share net investment income (loss) and net realized and unrealized gain (loss) are based on average shares outstanding.
  6 Commencement of offering of shares.
  7 Commencement of operations.
  8 For the year ended December 31, 2012 certain Funds received special dividends which materially impacted the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio. These dividends are not expected to continue in the future. Had these special dividends not been received the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio would have been as follows:

 

FUND    NET INVESTMENT
INCOME PER SHARE
     NET INVESTMENT
INCOME RATIO
 

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund—Class I

   $ 0.11         2.58

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund—Class N

     0.05         1.38   

AQR Momentum Fund—Class L

     0.24         1.57   

AQR Momentum Fund—Class N

     0.01         1.07   

 

  9 Certain expenses incurred by the Funds were not annualized for the period ended September 30, 2013.
10 For the period ended September 30, 2013 certain Funds received special dividends which materially impacted the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio. These dividends are not expected to continue in the future. Had these special dividends not been received the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio would have been as follows:

 

FUND    NET INVESTMENT
INCOME PER SHARE
     NET INVESTMENT
INCOME RATIO
 

AQR Momentum Fund—Class L

   $ 0.11         0.80

AQR Momentum Fund—Class N

     0.08         0.56   

 

11 Ratios are disproportionate between classes due to size of net assets and fixed expenses.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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            RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                  Ratios to Average Net Assets of:*            
Net
Asset
Value,
End of
Period
    Total
Return1,2
    Net Assets,
End of Period
    Expenses, Net of
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers3
    Expenses, Net of
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers
(Excluding Dividend
Short Expense &
Interest Expense)3
    Expenses, Before
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers3,9
    Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate4
      
               
  $10.27        (5.95 )%      $29,471,066        0.96     0.96     2.08     2.55     181  
  $10.92        10.39     $5,402,251        1.15     1.15     4.14     1.92     38    
               
  $10.26        (6.13 )%      $2,594,182        1.25     1.25     3.50     2.06     181  
  $10.93        10.22     $1,804,269        1.40     1.40     5.41     1.67     38    
               
  $11.88        11.34     $17,630,701        0.73     0.73     2.01 %11      2.68     115  
  $10.67        7.69     $5,366,031        0.90     0.90     5.00     1.91     81    
               
  $11.88        11.13     $1,152,793        1.00     1.00     4.15 %11      2.34     115  
  $10.69        7.62     $850,270        1.15     1.15     6.96     1.61     81    
               
  $12.20        20.08     $155,660,499        0.52     0.52     0.93     1.69     106  
  $10.16        2.34     $7,841,840        0.75     0.75     3.90     2.90 %8      141    
               
  $12.19        19.74     $20,735,768        0.77     0.77     1.48     1.44     106  
  $10.18        2.29     $420,890        1.00     1.00     9.36     1.70 %8      141    
               
  $19.65        22.35     $719,388,829        0.49     0.49     0.55     0.88 %10      62  
  $16.06        17.49     $490,441,577        0.50     0.49     0.58     1.69 %8      68  
  $13.89        (2.68 )%      $302,755,284        0.50     0.49     0.67     1.07     162  
  $14.40        18.60     $124,491,353        0.49     0.49     0.98     1.37     180  
  $12.19        25.58     $6,932,575        0.49     0.49     5.08     1.23     163    
               
  $19.61        22.18     $70,264,616        0.74     0.74     0.83     0.64 %10      62  
  $16.05        0.19     $58,421,736        0.75     0.74     0.82     1.19 %8      68    

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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    PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE  
          Change in Net Assets Resulting
from Operations
    Less Dividends and Distributions  
     Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Net
Increase
(Decrease)
in Net
Asset
Value from
Operations
    Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
    Distributions
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Distributions
 
AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND CLASS L              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $16.43        0.09 11      5.25        5.34                        
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20125     $13.89        0.22 8      2.50        2.72        (0.18)               (0.18)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011†,5     $14.39        0.04        (0.42)        (0.38)        (0.02)        (0.10)        (0.12)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010     $11.40        0.03        3.13        3.16        (0.03)        (0.14)        (0.17)   
FOR THE PERIOD 7/09/097—12/31/09†,5     $10.00        0.04        2.06        2.10        (0.03)        (0.67)        (0.70)   
AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND CLASS N              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $16.43        0.03 11      5.27        5.30                        
FOR THE PERIOD 12/17/126—12/31/125     $16.09        0.02 8      0.32        0.34                        
AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND CLASS L              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $13.09        0.22 11      1.98        2.20                        
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20125     $11.37        0.29        1.74        2.03        (0.31)               (0.31)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011†,5     $13.62        0.29        (2.26)        (1.97)        (0.28)               (0.28)   
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010     $11.98        0.08        1.62        1.70        (0.05)        (0.01)        (0.06)   
FOR THE PERIOD 7/09/097—12/31/09†,5     $10.00        0.04        2.26        2.30        (0.09)        (0.23)        (0.32)   
AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND CLASS N              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $13.08        0.25 11      1.92        2.17                        
FOR THE PERIOD 12/17/126—12/31/125     $12.95               0.13        0.13                        
AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND CLASS L              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $11.13        0.09 11      2.38        2.47                        
FOR THE PERIOD 1/27/127—12/31/125     $10.00        0.19 8      1.17        1.36        (0.14)        (0.09)        (0.23)   
AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND CLASS N              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $11.13        0.07 11      2.37        2.44                        
FOR THE PERIOD 12/17/126—12/31/125     $11.12        0.01 8             0.01                        
  * Annualized for periods less than one year.
  † Redemption fees of less than $0.005 per share were incurred by the share class.
  1 Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period and redemption on the last day of the period and is not annualized.
  2 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.
  3 Ratios do not include the impact of the expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
  4 Portfolio turnover is not annualized.
  5 Per share net investment income (loss) and net realized and unrealized gain (loss) are based on average shares outstanding.
  6 Commencement of offering of shares.
  7 Commencement of operations.
  8 For the year ended December 31, 2012 certain Funds received special dividends which materially impacted the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio. These dividends are not expected to continue in the future. Had these special dividends not been received the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio would have been as follows:

 

FUND    NET INVESTMENT
INCOME PER SHARE
     NET INVESTMENT
INCOME RATIO
 

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund—Class L

   $ 0.15         1.01

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund—Class N

     0.02         2.93   

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund—Class L

     0.17         1.76   

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund—Class N

     0.01         2.28   

 

  9 The ratio is not representative of what the ratio would be if the Fund class had operated for a longer period of time. Certain expenses incurred by the Fund were not annualized for the period ended December 31, 2012.
10 Certain expenses incurred by the Funds were not annualized for the period ended September 30, 2013.
11 For the period ended September 30, 2013 certain Funds received special dividends which materially impacted the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio. These dividends are not expected to continue in the future. Had these special dividends not been received the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio would have been as follows:

 

FUND    NET INVESTMENT
INCOME PER SHARE
     NET INVESTMENT
INCOME RATIO
 

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund—Class L

   $ 0.07         0.52

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund—Class N

     0.01         0.10   

AQR International Momentum Fund—Class L

     0.21         1.97   

AQR International Momentum Fund—Class N

     0.23         2.16   

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund—Class L

     0.09         0.92   

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund—Class N

     0.07         0.63   
12 Ratios are disproportionate between classes due to size of net assets and fixed expenses.

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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            RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                  Ratios to Average Net Assets of:*            
Net
Asset
Value,
End of
Period
    Total
Return1,2
    Net Assets,
End of Period
    Expenses, Net of
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers3
    Expenses, Net of
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers
(Excluding Dividend
Short Expense &
Interest Expense)3
    Expenses, Before
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers3,10
    Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate4
      
               
  $21.77        32.50     $242,675,423        0.65     0.65     0.68 %12      0.60 %11      49  
  $16.43        19.62     $145,769,751        0.66     0.65     0.72     1.44 %8      73  
  $13.89        (2.62 )%      $100,534,354        0.66     0.65     0.85     0.26     121  
  $14.39        27.69     $54,504,582        0.65     0.65     1.85     0.66     380  
  $11.40        21.24     $3,239,605        0.65     0.65     7.53     0.65     136    
               
  $21.73        32.26     $1,668,360        0.90     0.90     4.82 %12      0.18 %11      49  
  $16.43        2.11     $10,214        0.90     0.90     135.33 %9      3.36 %8      73    
               
  $15.29        16.81     $219,002,000        0.65     0.65     0.73     2.09 %11      76  
  $13.09        17.92     $127,673,412        0.66     0.65     0.80     2.41     116  
  $11.37        (14.42 )%      $77,224,911        0.66     0.65     0.97     2.23     203  
  $13.62        14.20     $62,091,379        0.65     0.65     1.46     1.44     269  
  $11.98        23.08     $29,762,053        0.65     0.65     2.22     0.63     160    
               
  $15.25        16.59     $41,502,544        0.90     0.90     1.03     2.28 %11      76  
  $13.08        1.00     $11,102        0.90     0.90     132.42 %9      0.25     116    
               
  $13.60        22.19     $21,709,464        0.54     0.54     1.41 %12      1.00 %11      178  
  $11.13        13.67     $6,040,821        0.55     0.54     4.57     1.89 %8      93    
               
  $13.57        21.92     $115,161        0.79     0.79     4.11 %12      0.71 %11      178  
  $11.13        0.09     $10,008        0.79     0.79     15.32 %9      2.41 %8      93    

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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    PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE  
          Change in Net Assets Resulting
from Operations
    Less Dividends and Distributions  
     Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Net
Increase
(Decrease)
in Net
Asset
Value from
Operations
    Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
    Distributions
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Distributions
 
AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND CLASS L              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $11.15        0.05 11      3.65        3.70                        
FOR THE PERIOD 1/27/127—12/31/125     $10.00        0.19 8      1.11        1.30        (0.15)               (0.15)   
AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND CLASS N              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $11.15        0.03 11      3.63        3.66                        
FOR THE PERIOD 12/17/126—12/31/125     $10.91        0.02 8      0.22        0.24                        
AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND CLASS L              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $11.24        0.20        1.74        1.94                        
FOR THE PERIOD 1/27/127—12/31/125     $10.00        0.23        1.22        1.45        (0.19)        (0.02)        (0.21)   
AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND CLASS N              
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20135     $11.24        0.20        1.71        1.91                        
FOR THE PERIOD 12/17/126—12/31/125     $11.14               0.10        0.10                        
AQR CORE EQUITY FUND CLASS L              
FOR THE PERIOD 3/26/137—9/30/135     $10.00        0.06 11      1.03        1.09                        
AQR CORE EQUITY FUND CLASS N              
FOR THE PERIOD 3/26/137—9/30/135     $10.00        0.04 11      1.05        1.09                        
AQR SMALL CAP CORE EQUITY FUND CLASS L              
FOR THE PERIOD 3/26/137—9/30/135     $10.00        0.03 11      1.85        1.88                        
AQR SMALL CAP CORE EQUITY FUND CLASS N              
FOR THE PERIOD 3/26/137—9/30/135     $10.00        0.01 11      1.86        1.87                        
AQR INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND CLASS L              
FOR THE PERIOD 3/26/137—9/30/135     $10.00        0.13 11      1.15        1.28                        
AQR INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND CLASS N              
FOR THE PERIOD 3/26/137—9/30/135     $10.00        0.15 11      1.12        1.27                        
  * Annualized for periods less than one year.
  1 Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period and redemption on the last day of the period and is not annualized.
  2 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.
  3 Ratios do not include the impact of the expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
  4 Portfolio turnover is not annualized.
  5 Per share net investment income (loss) and net realized and unrealized gain (loss) are based on average shares outstanding.
  6 Commencement of offering of shares.
  7 Commencement of operations.
  8 For the year ended December 31, 2012 certain Funds received special dividends which materially impacted the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio. These dividends are not expected to continue in the future. Had these special dividends not been received the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio would have been as follows:

 

FUND    NET INVESTMENT
INCOME PER SHARE
     NET INVESTMENT
INCOME RATIO
 

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund—Class L

   $ 0.12         1.26

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund—Class N

     0.02         3.54   

 

  9 The ratio is not representative of what the ratio would be if the Fund class had operated for a longer period of time. Certain expenses incurred by the Fund were not annualized for the period ended December 31, 2012.
10 Certain expenses incurred by the Funds were not annualized for the period ended September 30, 2013.
11 For the period ended September 30, 2013 certain Funds received special dividends which materially impacted the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio. These dividends are not expected to continue in the future. Had these special dividends not been received the Net Investment Income Per Share and Net Investment Income Ratio would have been as follows:

 

FUND    NET INVESTMENT
INCOME PER SHARE
     NET INVESTMENT
INCOME RATIO
 

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund—Class L

   $ 0.04         0.37

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund—Class N

     0.01         0.14   

AQR Core Equity Fund—Class L

     0.06         0.98   

AQR Core Equity Fund—Class N

     0.04         0.61   

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund—Class L

     0.03         0.38   

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund—Class N

     0.01         0.10   

AQR International Core Equity Fund—Class L

     0.13         2.08   

AQR International Core Equity Fund—Class N

     0.15         2.48   
12 Ratios are disproportionate between classes due to size of net assets and fixed expenses.

 

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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            RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                  Ratios to Average Net Assets of:*            
Net
Asset
Value,
End of
Period
    Total
Return1,2
    Net Assets,
End of
Period
    Expenses, Net of
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers3
    Expenses, Net of
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers
(Excluding Dividend
Short Expense &
Interest Expense)3
    Expenses, Before
Reimbursements
and/or Waivers3,10
    Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate4
      
               
  $14.85        33.18     $6,764,002        0.70     0.70     2.67 %12      0.49 %11      81  
  $11.15        13.01     $3,434,992        0.71     0.70     5.77     1.91 %8      93    
               
  $14.81        32.83     $122,217        0.95     0.95     5.05 %12      0.26 %11      81  
  $11.15        2.20     $10,218        0.95     0.95     12.32 %9      4.19 %8      93    
               
  $13.18        17.26     $17,417,880        0.70     0.70     2.31 %12      2.14     154  
  $11.24        14.46     $5,738,743        0.71     0.70     5.28     2.38     131    
               
  $13.15        16.99     $111,381        0.95     0.95     5.00 %12      2.19     154  
  $11.24        0.90     $10,089        0.95     0.95     15.82 %9      0.15     131    
               
  $11.09        10.90     $18,810,952        0.54     0.54     1.80 %12      1.09 %11      233    
               
  $11.09        10.90     $1,403,213        0.79     0.79     4.30 %12      0.72 %11      233    
               
  $11.88        18.80     $2,183,541        0.75     0.75     5.84     0.45 %11      70    
               
  $11.87        18.70     $1,380,913        1.00     1.00     6.40     0.17 %11      70    
               
  $11.28        12.80     $15,810,091        0.70     0.70     2.16     2.25 %11      218    
               
  $11.27        12.70     $2,154,256        0.95     0.95     4.10     2.65 %11      218    

 

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.  

 

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1. Organization

AQR Funds (the “Trust”), organized as a Delaware statutory trust on September 4, 2008, is an open-end management investment company, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). As of September 30, 2013, the Trust consists of twenty-three active series, fourteen of which are presented in this book (collectively, the “Funds” and each individually a “Fund”): AQR Global Equity Fund, AQR International Equity Fund, AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund, AQR International Defensive Equity Fund, AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund, AQR Momentum Fund, AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund, AQR International Momentum Fund, AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund, AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund, AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund, AQR Core Equity Fund, AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund and AQR International Core Equity Fund. The remaining nine active series are reported in a separate book at December 31, 2013. AQR Capital Management, LLC (“the Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor of each Fund.

The AQR Core Equity Fund, AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund and AQR International Core Equity Fund commenced operations on March 26, 2013.

In May 2013, the Board of Trustees voted to change the fiscal year end for the Funds from December 31 to September 30.

The investment objective of the AQR Global Equity Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The principal investment strategies of the AQR Global Equity Fund include seeking to outperform, after expenses, the MSCI World Index (the “Global Equity Benchmark”) while seeking to control its tracking error relative to this benchmark. The Fund offers Class I, Class N and Class Y shares.

The investment objective of the AQR International Equity Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The principal investment strategies of the AQR International Equity Fund include seeking to outperform, after expenses, the MSCI EAFE Index (the “International Equity Benchmark”) while seeking to control its tracking error relative to this benchmark. The Fund offers Class I, Class N and Class Y shares.

The investment objective of the AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund is to seek total return. The Fund pursues a “defensive” strategy that provides exposure to emerging stock markets. The Fund seeks to invest in lower beta stocks of companies with stable businesses, high profitability, low operating and financial leverage, lower earnings-per-share variability and other measures of quality. These stocks generally are less volatile than the market average, and are expected to produce higher risk adjusted returns over a full market cycle than market indexes. The Fund offers Class I and Class N shares.

The investment objective of the AQR International Defensive Equity Fund is to seek total return. The Fund pursues a “defensive” strategy that provides exposure to international stock markets. The Fund seeks to invest in lower beta stocks of companies with stable businesses, high profitability, low operating and financial leverage, lower earnings-per-share variability and other measures of quality. These stocks generally are less volatile than the market average, and are expected to produce higher risk adjusted returns over a full market cycle than market indexes. The Fund offers Class I and Class N shares.

The investment objective of the AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund is to seek total return. The Fund pursues a “defensive” strategy that provides exposure to the U.S. stock market. The Fund seeks to invest in lower beta stocks of companies with stable businesses, high profitability, low operating and financial leverage, lower earnings-per-share variability and other measures of quality. These stocks generally are less volatile than the market average, and are expected to produce higher risk adjusted returns over a full market cycle than market indexes. The Fund offers Class I and Class N shares.

The investment objective of the AQR Momentum Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures, and depositary receipts) of large and mid-sized companies traded on a principal U.S. exchange or over-the-counter market that the Advisor determines to have positive momentum. The Advisor considers a security to have positive momentum primarily if it has a return over the prior twelve months that ranks in the top third of its relevant universe at the time of purchase. The Fund offers Class L and Class N shares.

 

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The investment objective of the AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures and depositary receipts) of small cap companies traded on a principal U.S. exchange or over-the-counter market that the Advisor determines to have positive momentum. The Fund offers Class L and Class N shares.

The investment objective of the AQR International Momentum Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures and depositary receipts) of non-U.S. companies that the Advisor determines to have positive momentum. The Fund offers Class L and Class N shares.

The investment objective of the AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund is to seek long-term after-tax capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange traded funds, equity index futures, and depositary receipts) of large and mid-sized companies traded on a principal U.S. exchange or over-the-counter market that the Advisor determines to have positive momentum. The Fund is designed to have lower distributions of realized capital gains, in particular, emphasizing smaller short-term capital gains as opposed to funds that do not focus on tax efficiency. The Fund offers Class L and Class N shares.

The investment objective of the AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund is to seek long-term after-tax capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange traded funds, equity index futures, and depositary receipts) of small cap companies traded on a principal U.S. exchange or over-the-counter market that the Advisor determines to have positive momentum. The Fund is designed to have lower distributions of realized capital gains, in particular, emphasizing smaller short-term capital gains as opposed to funds that do not focus on tax efficiency. The Fund offers Class L and Class N shares.

The investment objective of the AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund is to seek long-term after-tax capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange traded funds, equity index futures, and depositary receipts) of non-U.S. companies that the Advisor determines to have positive momentum. The Fund is designed to have lower distributions of realized capital gains, in particular, emphasizing smaller short-term capital gains as opposed to funds that do not focus on tax efficiency. The Fund offers Class L and Class N shares.

The investment objective of the AQR Core Equity Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures, equity index swaps and depositary receipts) of large and mid-sized companies traded on a principal U.S. exchange or over-the-counter market that the Advisor determines to be attractively valued with positive momentum and a stable business. The Fund offers Class L and Class N shares.

The investment objective of the AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures, equity index swaps and depositary receipts) of small cap companies traded on a principal U.S. exchange or over-the-counter market that the Advisor determines to be attractively valued with positive momentum and a stable business. The Fund offers Class L and Class N shares.

The investment objective of the AQR International Core Equity Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures, equity index swaps and depositary receipts) of non-U.S. companies that the Advisor determines to be attractively valued with positive momentum and a stable business. The Fund offers Class L and Class N shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Funds:

Use of Estimates: The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires the Advisor to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, if any, at the date of the

 

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financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material.

Valuation of Investments: Each Fund’s portfolio securities are valued as of the close of business of the regular session of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). The Funds’ Board of Trustees has adopted procedures for the valuation of the Fund’s securities and has delegated the day-to-day responsibility for valuation determinations under those procedures to the Advisor. Equity securities, including securities sold short, rights and warrants, are valued at the latest quoted sales prices or official closing prices taken from the primary market in which each security trades. The value of securities listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) are generally the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. In accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees, the Funds apply fair value factors to international securities traded outside of the Western Hemisphere on a daily basis utilizing the quotations of an independent pricing service, unless the Advisor determines that use of another valuation methodology is appropriate. The pricing service uses statistical analysis and quantitative models to adjust local market prices using factors such as subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets in determining fair value as of the time the Funds calculate their net asset value. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market, and which are not quoted by NASDAQ, are valued at the last sale price, if available, otherwise at the last quoted bid price (in the case of short sales, at the ask price). Bonds are valued using the latest bid prices or evaluated quotes furnished by independent pricing services. Evaluated quotes are based on a matrix system, which may consider such factors as quoted prices, yields, maturities and ratings and are not necessarily reliant on quoted prices. The Funds value debt securities maturing less than 61 days from the date of purchase at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of futures contracts purchased and sold by the Funds is accounted for using the unrealized gain or loss on the contracts that is determined by marking the contracts to their current settlement prices. Futures and options contracts are valued at the last quoted sales price on the valuation date. In the event that the exchange for a specific futures contract closes earlier than 4:00 p.m., the futures contract is valued at the Official Settlement Price of the exchange. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at such investment company’s current day closing net asset value per share. Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”) and closed-end investment companies are valued at the last quoted sales price. Total return swap contracts are valued at fair value, based on the price of the underlying referenced instrument.

The Funds may use pricing services to obtain readily available market quotations. Where market quotations are not readily available, or if an available market quotation is determined not to reflect fair value, a security will be valued based on its fair value as determined in accordance with the valuation procedures approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees, which may include the use of proprietary valuation models which may consider market transactions in comparable securities and the various relationships between securities in determining value and/or market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, credit spreads, estimated default rates, underlying collateral, and other unique security features. The Funds may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the prices used by other mutual funds to calculate their net assets. It is possible the estimated values may differ significantly from the values which would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed. These differences could be material.

Convertible Securities: Certain Funds invest in preferred stocks and fixed-income securities which are convertible into common stock. Convertible securities may be converted either at a stated price or rate within a specified period of time into a specified number of shares of common stock. By investing in a convertible security, the Funds may participate in any capital appreciation or depreciation of a company’s stock, but to a lesser degree than if it had invested in that company’s common stock. Convertible securities rank senior to common stock in a corporation’s capital structure and, therefore, entail less risk than the corporation’s common stock. The Funds may attempt to hedge some of their investments in convertible debt securities by selling short the issuer’s common stock.

Master Agreements: Certain Funds are a party to ISDA (International Swap and Derivatives Association, Inc.) Master Agreements (“Master Agreements”) with certain counterparties that govern over-the-counter derivative (including Total Return, Credit Default and Interest Rate Swaps) and foreign exchange contracts entered into by the Funds. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. With respect to certain counterparties, in

 

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accordance with the terms of the Master Agreements, collateral posted for the benefit of a Fund is held in a segregated account by a custodian of the Fund’s custodian and with respect to those amounts which can be sold or repledged, are presented in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. Collateral pledged by the Fund is segregated by the Fund’s custodian and identified in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. Collateral can be in the form of cash, debt securities issued by the U.S. Government and related agencies, other securities or money market funds as agreed to by the Fund and the applicable counterparty. Collateral requirements are generally determined based on the Fund’s net position with each counterparty. The Funds may be required to post collateral if a Fund is in a net liability position with the counterparty exceeding certain amounts. Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund’s net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time. Termination events applicable to counterparties may occur upon a decline in the counterparty’s long-term and short-term credit ratings below a specified level. In each case, upon occurrence, the other party may elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all derivative and foreign exchange contracts outstanding, including the payment of any losses and costs resulting from such early termination, as reasonably determined by the terminating party. Any decision by one or more of the Fund’s counterparties to elect early termination could impact a Fund’s future derivative activity. The Funds’ derivative assets and liabilities on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are presented net only within a derivative type when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists between the Funds and a derivative counterparty.

Futures Contracts: Certain Funds invest in futures contracts. The Funds invest in futures in order to hedge their investments or equitize their cash flows against fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates or market conditions. Investments in futures may increase or decrease exposure to a particular market. In the event of a bankruptcy or insolvency of a futures commission merchant that holds margin on behalf of the Funds, the Funds may not be entitled to the return of all of the margin owed to the Funds, potentially resulting in a loss. No monies are paid to or received by a Fund upon the purchase or sale of a futures contract. Initially, a Fund will be required to deposit with the broker an amount of cash or cash equivalents, known as initial margin, based on the value of the contract. Subsequent payments to and from the broker, will be made on a periodic basis as the price of the underlying instruments fluctuates. Changes in market value of open futures contracts are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the Statements of Operations. Realized gains or losses represent the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed or expired, and are reported in the Statements of Operations. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedules of Investments and cash deposited is presented as Due from Broker on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The use of long futures contracts subjects the Funds to risk of loss in excess of the amounts shown on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, up to the contract amount of the futures contracts. The use of short futures contracts subjects the Funds to unlimited risk of loss. Futures contracts outstanding at period end, if any, are listed after each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: Certain Funds buy and sell forward foreign currency exchange contracts, which are agreements between two parties to buy and sell currencies at a set price on a future date. These contracts are used to protect against a decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar of the currencies in which portfolio securities are denominated or quoted (or an increase in the value of a currency in which securities a Fund intends to buy are denominated, when a Fund holds cash reserves and short term investments), or for other investment purposes. The U.S. dollar value of forward foreign currency exchange contracts is determined using current forward currency exchange rates supplied by a quotation service. The market value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked to market daily and the change in market value is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When the contract is closed, the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The Funds could be exposed to risk if the value of the currency changes unfavorably, if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts or if the Fund is unable to enter into a closing position. Risks may exceed amounts recognized on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in U.S. dollars without the delivery of foreign currency. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at period end, if any, are listed after each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

Total Return Swap Contracts: Certain Funds invest in total return swaps to obtain exposure to the underlying referenced instrument, obtain leverage or attain the returns from ownership without actually owning the underlying position. Total return swaps are two-party contracts that generally obligate one party to pay the positive return and the other party to pay the negative return on a specified reference security, basket of securities, security index or index component during the period of the swap. Total return swap contracts are marked to market daily based on the value of

 

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the underlying reference entity and the change, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Total return swaps normally do not involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets. If the other party to an total return swap defaults, a Fund’s risk of loss consists of the net amount of payments that such Fund is contractually entitled to receive, if any. Total return swaps are derivatives and their value can be volatile. To the extent that the Advisor, as applicable, does not accurately analyze and predict future market trends, the values of assets or economic factors, a Fund may suffer a loss, which may exceed the related amounts shown in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Periodic payments received or paid by the Funds are recorded as realized gains or losses. Total return swap contracts outstanding at period end, if any, are listed after each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

Securities Lending: Certain Funds may lend securities to brokers approved by the Advisor in order to generate additional income. Securities loaned are collateralized by cash, which is invested in various money market funds. Upon termination of a loan, the Funds are required to return to the borrower the posted cash collateral. Loans are subject to termination by the Funds or the borrower at any time. Securities lending income is comprised of income earned on cash collateral investments, net of a rebate received from or paid to borrowers for use of cash collateral and lending agent fees. This amount is recorded as Securities lending income, net on the Statements of Operations. The Funds also receive payments from the borrower during the period of the loan, equivalent to dividends and interest earned on the securities loaned, which are recorded as Dividend or Interest income, respectively, on the Statements of Operations.

The Funds bear the risk of loss associated with the collateral investments and are not entitled to additional collateral from the borrower to cover any such losses. To the extent that the value of the collateral investments declines below the amount owed to a borrower, a Fund may incur losses that exceed the amount it earned on lending the security. Upon termination of a loan, a Fund may use leverage (borrow money) to repay the borrower for cash collateral posted if the Advisor does not believe that it is prudent to sell the collateral investments to fund the payment of this liability.

In the event of a default by a borrower with respect to any loan, the lending agent will exercise any and all remedies provided under the applicable borrower agreement to make the Funds whole. These remedies include purchasing replacement securities by applying the collateral held from the defaulting broker against the purchase cost of the replacement securities. If, despite such efforts by the lending agent to exercise these remedies, the Funds sustain losses as a result of a borrower’s default, the Securities Lending Agent indemnifies the Funds by purchasing replacement securities at its expense, or paying the Funds an amount equal to the market value of the replacement securities, subject to certain limitations which are set forth in detail in the Securities Lending Agency Agreement between the Funds and the lending agent.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Securities gains and losses are calculated on a specifically identified cost basis. Interest income is determined on the basis of coupon interest accrued using the effective interest method adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using the effective yield method. Dividend income/expense is recorded on the ex-dividend date or when the Fund first learns of the ex-date dividend notification.

Allocation of Income and Expenses: In calculating the net asset value per share of each class, investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and expenses other than class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of each day. Each Fund is charged for those expenses that are directly attributable to each Fund, such as advisory fees and registration costs. Trust level expenses are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of average net assets or other reasonable methodology.

The Funds record distributions received in excess of income from underlying investments as a reduction of cost of investments and/or realized gain. Such amounts are based on estimates (if actual amounts are not available) and actual amounts of income, realized gain and return of capital may differ from the estimated amounts. The Funds adjust the estimated amounts of components of distributions (and consequently net investment income) as necessary once the issuers provide information about the actual composition of the distributions.

The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes on income, capital gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Funds will accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable, based upon their current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which they invest.

 

 

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Organization and Offering Costs: Costs incurred by the AQR Core Equity Fund, AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund and AQR International Core Equity Fund in connection with the organization of those Funds, including professional and incorporation fees, are fully expensed by the end of the fiscal period ended September 30, 2013. Offering costs, including professional fees, printing fees and the offering of the initial registration, are amortized over a period not longer than twelve months from the date the Funds commenced operations.

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates of such currencies against the U.S. dollar. The market value of investment securities and the other assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate as of the valuation date. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

Although the net assets of the Funds are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held or sold during the period. Accordingly, such foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions.

Reported realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from the disposition of foreign currency and forward foreign currency exchange contracts, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on each Fund’s books on the transaction date and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes (due to the changes in the exchange rate) in the value of foreign currency and assets and liabilities (other than investments) denominated in foreign currencies, which are held at period end.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include U.S. dollar and foreign currency deposited at bank accounts at amounts which may exceed insured limits. The Funds are subject to risk to the extent that the institutions may be unable to fulfill their obligations.

Due to/from Broker: Due to/from Broker represents cash balances on deposit with the Funds’ prime brokers and counterparties. The Funds are subject to credit risk should the prime brokers and counterparties be unable to meet their obligations to the Funds.

Federal Income Taxes: Each Fund is treated as a separate taxable entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to qualify as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). If so qualified, each Fund will not be subject to federal income tax to the extent it distributes substantially all of its net investment income and capital gains to shareholders.

The Advisor evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Funds are required to analyze all open tax years. Open tax years are those years that are open for examination by the relevant income taxing authority. The returns of the Funds for the prior three fiscal years, or since inception if shorter, are open for examination. As of September 30, 2013, the Funds had no examinations in progress.

The Funds have concluded that there is no tax liability/benefit resulting from uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax expense will significantly change in twelve months.

Distributions to Shareholders: The Funds intend to declare and distribute substantially all of their net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, at least annually. Income and capital gain distributions will be determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. To the extent these “book/tax” differences are permanent in nature (i.e., that they result from other than timing of recognition — “temporary differences”), such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their Federal tax-basis treatment.

 

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Indemnification: In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into various agreements that provide for general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as any potential exposure involves future claims that may be made against the Funds. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

3. Federal Income Tax Matters

At September 30, 2013, the cost of long security positions and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

FUND    COST OF
INVESTMENTS
     GROSS
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
     GROSS
UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
    NET
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 

AQR Global Equity Fund

   $ 199,752,165       $ 54,222,471       $ (2,080,410   $ 52,142,061   

AQR International Equity Fund

     697,946,425         127,033,364         (10,889,320     116,144,044   

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

     31,535,478        1,590,913        (1,159,596     431,317  

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

     17,836,448         1,398,558         (466,007     932,551  

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

     168,096,060         5,117,327         (3,378,212     1,739,115   

AQR Momentum Fund

     640,123,247        157,669,442        (8,610,552     149,058,890  

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

     198,338,065        62,267,918        (5,386,717     56,881,201  

AQR International Momentum Fund

     225,233,237        38,023,465        (4,232,296     33,791,169  

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

     20,007,795         2,032,910        (315,688     1,717,222  

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

     5,485,843        1,654,363        (162,517     1,491,846  

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

     15,467,617        1,415,834        (215,314     1,200,520  

AQR Core Equity Fund

     18,999,081        973,987        (414,207     559,780  

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

     3,368,521        489,322        (59,908     429,414  

AQR International Core Equity Fund

     16,880,427        1,489,969        (196,996     1,292,973  

The differences between book basis and tax basis appreciation (depreciation) on investments is primarily attributable to wash sale loss deferrals, mark to market on passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), return of capital from investments in REITs and return of capital from corporate actions.

As of September 30, 2013, the components of net assets (excluding paid in capital) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

FUND   CURRENT
DISTRIBUTABLE
ORDINARY
INCOME
    CURRENT
DISTRIBUTABLE
LONG TERM
CAPITAL GAIN OR
TAX BASIS
CAPITAL LOSS
CARRYFORWARDS
    NET UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
    POST
OCTOBER
CAPITAL OR
LATE YEAR
ORDINARY
LOSS
DEFERRALS
    OTHER
TEMPORARY
DIFFERENCES
    TOTAL
ACCUMULATED
EARNINGS
 

AQR Global Equity Fund

  $ 40,479,159      $ 55,090,681      $ 52,825,510      $

  
  $      $ 148,395,350   

AQR International Equity Fund

    44,670,682        23,668,776        117,349,993                    185,689,451   

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

    211,736       (291,935 )     432,089                    351,890  

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

    432,250       24,959       933,956                    1,391,165  

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

    937,930             1,739,115                   2,677,045  

AQR Momentum Fund

    8,986,718       22,564,475       149,058,938                   180,610,131  

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

    7,470,437       9,015,276       56,881,201                   73,366,914  

AQR International Momentum Fund

    4,071,498        (4,169,659 )     33,807,538                     33,709,377   

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

    223,771       88,601       1,717,222                   2,029,594  

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

    97,215       39,559       1,491,846                   1,628,620  

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

    388,049       104,601       1,201,292                   1,693,942  

AQR Core Equity Fund

    158,006       46       559,780                   717,832  

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

    37,972             429,414                   467,386  

AQR International Core Equity Fund

    134,817       (28,884 )     1,293,642                    1,399,575  

 

 

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The differences between book basis and tax basis components of net assets are primarily attributable to tax deferral losses on wash sales and other book and tax differences including capital loss carryforwards, passive foreign investment companies (“PFIC”), forward foreign currency exchange contracts and swap contracts.

As of September 30, 2013, the effect of permanent book/tax reclassifications resulted in increase (decrease) to the components of net assets as follows:

 

FUND    UNDISTRIBUTED
NET INVESTMENT
INCOME
    ACCUMULATED
NET REALIZED
GAIN (LOSS) ON
INVESTMENTS
    PAID-IN CAPITAL  

AQR Global Equity Fund

   $ 60,733     $ 8,858,574     $ (8,919,307 )

AQR International Equity Fund

     109,240       6,728,590       (6,837,830 )

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

     (33,461 )     33,613       (152 )

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

     17,195       (17,195 )      

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

     (84 )     84        

AQR Momentum Fund

     (191,586 )     191,587       (1 )

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

     (251,083 )     251,083        

AQR International Momentum Fund

     485,105       (485,106 )     1  

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

     (1,056 )     1,113       (57 )

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

     (5,998 )     5,998        

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

     3,065       (3,065 )      

AQR Core Equity Fund

     1,651       78       (1,729 )

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

     589       351       (940 )

AQR International Core Equity Fund

     (2,406 )     4,456       (2,050 )

For financial reporting purposes, capital accounts are adjusted to reflect the tax character of permanent book/tax differences. Reclassifications are primarily due to the tax treatment of swap contracts, foreign currency reclassifications, sale of Real Estate Investment Trusts and PFIC’s. The result of operations and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.

The tax character of distributions paid during the periods ended September 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, were as follows:

 

FUND    SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
ORDINARY INCOME
     CAPITAL
GAINS
    DECEMBER 31, 2012
ORDINARY INCOME
    CAPITAL
GAINS
    DECEMBER 31, 2011
ORDINARY INCOME
    CAPITAL
GAINS
 

AQR Global Equity Fund

   $      $      $ 13,914,986      $ 9,422,068      $ 9,967,013      $ 1,505,593   

AQR International Equity Fund

                  21,455,912               13,160,157        2,328,515   

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

                  60,238        212                 

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

                  47,043        3,936                 

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

                  47,557                        

AQR Momentum Fund

                  7,610,158               2,360,576        231,090   

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

                  1,541,164               596,501        266,614   

AQR International Momentum Fund

                  2,965,770               1,944,737          

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

                  91,814        1,969                 

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

                  43,740                        

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

                  92,966        6,920                 

AQR Core Equity Fund

                                         

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

                                         

AQR International Core Equity Fund

                                         

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

As of September 30, 2013, for federal income tax purposes, the following Funds have capital loss carryforwards available to offset capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by the U.S. Treasury regulations.

 

FUND    SHORT-TERM      LONG TERM      YEAR OF EXPIRATION  

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

   $ 292,230      $         N/A  

AQR International Momentum Fund

     107,993               2018  

AQR International Momentum Fund

     4,061,666               N/A  

AQR International Core Equity Fund

     28,884               N/A  

During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Funds utilized capital loss carry forwards in the amounts listed below:

 

FUND    SHORT-TERM      LONG-TERM  

AQR International Equity Fund

   $ 5,018,906      $  

AQR Momentum Fund

     7,913,368         

AQR International Momentum Fund

     6,884,928        219,017  

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Post-enactment capital loss carryforwards retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered short-term as under previous law. Any post-enactment capital losses generated will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment tax years.

4. Fair Value Measurements

The Funds utilize various inputs in determining the value of each Fund’s investments. GAAP establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring the most observable inputs be used when available. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, pre-payment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

Valuation methodology and inputs

An investment asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level input, individually or in aggregate, that is significant to fair value measurement. The objective of fair value measurement remains the same even when there is a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability and regardless of the valuation technique used. The valuation techniques used by the Funds to measure fair value maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following inputs and techniques may be used by the Funds to evaluate how to classify each major category of assets and liabilities for Level 2 and Level 3, in accordance with GAAP.

Equities traded outside North America are fair valued daily based on the application of a fair value factor, and therefore are considered Level 2 (Note 2). Investments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active, but are valued based on quoted market prices, dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are also classified within Level 2. These include certain U.S. government and sovereign obligations, most government agency securities, investment-grade corporate bonds, money market funds and less liquid listed equities. Corporate and sovereign bonds and other fixed-income instruments are valued at estimated fair value based on quotations (including evaluated quotes) from an independent pricing service, as well as quotations from counterparties and other market

 

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participants. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs, as they trade infrequently or not at all. Level 3 instruments include illiquid securities. When observable prices are not available for these securities, the Funds use one or more valuation techniques (e.g., the market approach, the income approach, or the cost approach) for which sufficient and reliable data is available. Within Level 3, the use of the market approach generally consists of using comparable market transactions, while the use of the income approach generally consists of the net present value of estimated future cash flows, adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, market and/or other risk factors. The inputs used by the Funds in estimating the value of Level 3 investments include the original transaction price, recent transactions in the same or similar instruments, completed or pending third-party transactions in the underlying investment or comparable issuers, subsequent rounds of financing, recapitalizations and other transactions across the capital structure, offerings in the equity or debt capital markets, and changes in financial ratios or cash flows. Level 3 investments may also be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, with the amount of such discount estimated by the Advisor in the absence of market information. Assumptions used by the Funds due to the lack of observable inputs may significantly impact the resulting fair value and therefore the Funds’ results of operations.

The Funds invest in derivative instruments. Derivative instruments can be exchange traded or privately negotiated over-the-counter (“OTC”). Exchange-traded derivatives, such as futures contracts and exchange traded option contracts, are typically classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy depending on whether or not they are deemed to be actively traded. Futures and option contracts that are listed on national exchanges and are freely transferable are valued at fair value based on their last sales price on the date of determination on the exchange that constitutes the principal market. OTC derivatives, including futures, forwards, and swaps, are valued by the Funds using observable inputs, such as quotations received from the counterparty, or dealers and brokers, whenever available and considered reliable. Generally, a valuation model is used consistently for similar derivative types and model inputs, including, but not limited to, market prices, yield curves, credit spreads, volatilities and implied correlations which are obtained from outside brokers and/or pricing services when available. In instances where models are used, the value of an OTC derivative depends upon the contractual terms of, and specific risks inherent in, the instrument as well as the availability and reliability of observable inputs. Such inputs include market prices for reference securities, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, prepayment rates and correlations of such inputs. Certain OTC derivatives, such as generic forwards, swaps and options, have inputs which can generally be corroborated by market data and are therefore classified within Level 2. Equity total return swap transactions are valued at fair value, based on the price of the underlying security.

Securities for which market quotations or independent pricing service quotations are not readily available, are not readily marketable, or model priced and all other assets of the Funds are valued at fair value using valuation procedures for the Funds, which have been approved by the Board of Trustees. The Advisor has established a Valuation Committee (the “VC”) which is responsible for overseeing the pricing and valuation of all securities held in the Funds. The VC operates under the valuation procedures approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees. The VC meets quarterly and on an as-needed basis. The VC is responsible for valuing any securities or other assets for which prices or valuations are not readily determinable by the Funds’ pricing services. The VC considers time-sensitive valuation issues, including those relating to market closures, changes in illiquid security values, model prices and other events that may have a potentially material impact on security values. On a quarterly basis the VC meets to review the results of back test reports generated by the Advisor’s internal risk department. The VC prepares for the Funds’ Board of Trustees an analysis relating to Level 3 positions. On a daily basis, the Trust’s fund accounting agent compares trade execution prices to the prior night’s valuation price for all positions which were traded and held the previous day. On a monthly basis, third party model prices are reviewed against internal model prices.

Transfers

Transfers into, and out of, Level 3 are valued utilizing values as of the beginning of the period. Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 or from Level 3 to Level 2 are due to a decline or an increase in market activity (e.g., frequency of trades), which resulted in a lack of or increase in available market inputs to determine price.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

The following summarizes inputs used as of September 30, 2013 in valuing the Funds’ assets carried at fair value:

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
    OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
    SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

        

Common Stocks†

  $ 133,898,786      $ 96,717,292      $         —      $ 230,616,078  

Preferred Stocks†

          2,194,557              2,194,557  

Rights†

          5,964              5,964  

Money Market Funds

          19,077,627              19,077,627  

Futures Contracts*

    168,443                    168,443  
Total Return Swap Contracts*           10,895              10,895  

Total Assets

  $ 134,067,229      $ 118,006,335      $      $ 252,073,564  

LIABILITIES

        
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts*   $     $ (198,182   $      $ (198,182

Total Liabilities

  $     $ (198,182   $       $ (198,182

 

  * Derivative instruments, including futures, forward foreign currency exchange and total return swap contracts, are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the instrument.
  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by country.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. All securities listed in the Schedule of Investments with a market value of zero are classified as Level 3 and considered quantitatively insignificant to the portfolio.

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
    OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
    SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
    TOTALS  

ASSETS

       

Common Stocks†

  $  —     $ 737,136,547     $         —      $ 737,136,547  

Preferred Stocks†

          12,784,491             12,784,491  

Rights†

          45,902             45,902  

Money Market Funds

          64,123,529             64,123,529  

Futures Contracts*

    590,281                   590,281  
Total Return Swap Contracts*           45,780             45,780  

Total Assets

  $ 590,281     $ 814,136,249     $  —     $ 814,726,530  

LIABILITIES

       
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts*   $  —     $ (916,511   $  —     $ (916,511

Total Liabilities

  $  —     $ (916,511   $  —     $ (916,511

 

  * Derivative instruments, including futures, forward foreign currency exchange and total return swap contracts, are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the instrument.
  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by country.

 

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There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. All securities listed in the Schedule of Investments with a market value of zero are classified as Level 3 and considered quantitatively insignificant to the portfolio.

 

AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND    QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
     OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

           

Common Stocks†

   $ 10,217,191       $ 18,024,681      $         —       $ 28,241,872   

Exchange-Traded Funds

     2,715,201                      2,715,201  

Preferred Stocks†

     490,014                       490,014   
Money Market Funds             519,708               519,708  

Total Assets

   $ 13,422,406      $ 18,544,389      $  —      $ 31,966,795  

 

  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by country.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. There were no Level 3 securities held at period end.

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE EQUITY
FUND
   QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
     OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

           

Common Stocks†

   $ 3,249,538      $ 14,655,287      $         —       $ 17,904,825  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     490,481                      490,481  

Preferred Stocks†

            148,816               148,816  
Money Market Funds             224,877               224,877  

Total Assets

   $ 3,740,019       $ 15,028,980       $  —      $ 18,768,999  

 

  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by country.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. There were no Level 3 securities held at period end.

 

AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND    QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
    OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

          

Common Stocks†

   $ 158,027,286      $       $         —       $ 158,027,286  
Money Market Funds            11,807,889               11,807,889  

Total Assets

   $ 158,027,286      $ 11,807,889       $  —      $ 169,835,175  

LIABILITIES

          
Futures Contracts*    $ (71,064   $  —      $  —      $ (71,064

Total Liabilities

   $ (71,064   $  —      $  —      $ (71,064

 

  * Derivative instruments, including futures contracts, are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the instrument.
  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. There were no Level 3 securities held at period end.

 

AQR MOMENTUM FUND    QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
    OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

          

Common Stocks†

   $ 773,030,100      $       $         —       $ 773,030,100  
Money Market Funds            16,152,037               16,152,037  

Total Assets

   $ 773,030,100      $ 16,152,037      $  —      $ 789,182,137  

LIABILITIES

          
Futures Contracts*    $ (198,677   $  —      $  —      $ (198,677

Total Liabilities

   $ (198,677   $  —      $  —      $ (198,677

 

  * Derivative instruments, including futures contracts, are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the instrument.
  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. There were no Level 3 securities held at period end.

 

AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND    QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
     OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

           

Common Stocks†

   $ 242,797,847       $       $ 14,729      $ 242,812,576  

Preferred Stocks†

     46,964                      46,964  

Rights†

                           

Warrants†

     21                      21  

Money Market Funds

            12,359,705               12,359,705  
Futures Contracts*      13,056                      13,056  

Total Assets

   $ 242,857,888       $ 12,359,705      $ 14,729      $ 255,232,322  

 

  * Derivative instruments, including futures contracts, are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the instrument.
  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. Securities listed in the Schedule of Investments with a total market value of $14,729 are classified as Level 3 and considered quantitatively insignificant to the portfolio. The total change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the Statements of Operations attributable to Level 3 investments still held at September 30, 2013 is $0.

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND    QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
    OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

          

Common Stocks†

   $ 24,483,813     $ 231,186,483      $         —       $ 255,670,296  

Rights†

           581               581  
Money Market Funds            3,353,529               3,353,529  

Total Assets

   $ 24,483,813     $ 234,540,593      $  —      $ 259,024,406  

LIABILITIES

          
Futures Contracts*    $ (20,357   $  —      $  —      $ (20,357

Total Liabilities

   $ (20,357   $  —      $  —      $ (20,357

 

  * Derivative instruments, including futures contracts, are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the instrument.
  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by country.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. There were no Level 3 securities held at period end.

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND    QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
     OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

           

Common Stocks†

   $ 19,671,212       $       $         —       $ 19,671,212  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     1,275,879                      1,275,879  
Money Market Funds             777,926               777,926  

Total Assets

   $  20,947,091       $  777,926       $      $  21,725,017  

 

  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. There were no Level 3 securities held at period end.

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP
MOMENTUM FUND
   QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
     OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

           

Common Stocks†

   $ 6,761,720       $       $               $ 6,761,720  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     89,667                      89,667  
Money Market Funds             126,302               126,302  

Total Assets

   $ 6,851,387       $ 126,302       $               $ 6,977,689  

 

  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. There were no Level 3 securities held at period end.

 

AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL
MOMENTUM FUND
   QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
    

OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS

(LEVEL 2)

     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

           

Common Stocks†

   $ 2,374,118      $ 12,698,420      $         —       $ 15,072,538  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     1,035,057                      1,035,057  

Rights†

            1,861               1,861  
Money Market Funds             558,681               558,681  

Total Assets

   $ 3,409,175      $ 13,258,962      $  —      $ 16,668,137  

 

  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by country.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. There were no Level 3 securities held at period end.

 

AQR CORE EQUITY FUND    QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
     OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

           

Common Stocks†

   $ 19,053,988       $       $         —       $ 19,053,988  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     168,436                      168,436  
Money Market Funds             336,437               336,437  

Total Assets

   $ 19,222,424       $ 336,437       $  —      $ 19,558,861  

 

  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. There were no Level 3 securities held at period end.

 

AQR SMALL CAP CORE EQUITY FUND    QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
     OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

           

Common Stocks†

   $ 3,343,286       $       $         —       $ 3,343,286   

Exchange-Traded Funds

     201,938                      201,938  
Money Market Funds             252,711               252,711  

Total Assets

   $ 3,545,224       $ 252,711       $  —      $ 3,797,935   

 

  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. There were no Level 3 securities held at period end.

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND    QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE
MARKET
(LEVEL 1)
     OTHER SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
     SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
     TOTALS  

ASSETS

           

Common Stocks†

   $ 1,799,199      $ 15,769,185      $         —       $ 17,568,384  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     307,787                      307,787  

Rights†

            2,116               2,116  
Money Market Funds             295,113               295,113  

Total Assets

   $ 2,106,986      $ 16,066,414      $  —      $ 18,173,400  

 

  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by country.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period. There were no Level 3 securities held at period end.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

5. Investment Transactions

During the period ended September 30, 2013, the cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of investments (excluding swap contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and short-term investments) were as follows:

 

FUND    PURCHASES      SALES  

AQR Global Equity Fund

   $ 279,529,237      $ 540,207,608  

AQR International Equity Fund

     471,881,775         399,417,722  

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

     47,625,036        22,879,231  

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

     24,957,252        13,482,405  

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

     198,438,567        50,696,645  

AQR Momentum Fund

     514,317,837        411,434,899  

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

     141,484,903        92,536,225  

AQR International Momentum Fund

     246,024,532        142,231,177  

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

     32,585,178        18,109,104  

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

     5,995,694        3,895,256  

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

     21,147,930        11,824,152  

AQR Core Equity Fund

     37,282,641        18,725,035  

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

     4,756,033        1,672,361  

AQR International Core Equity Fund

     33,006,477        16,397,165  

6. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Certain Funds use derivative instruments as part of their principal investment strategy to achieve their investment objectives. The values of such derivative instruments reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at September 30, 2013 are as follows:

 

    ASSETS        LIABILITIES   
FUND    
 
 
 
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
ON FUTURES
CONTRACTS
  
  
  
  
   
 
SWAPS
AT VALUE
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
ON FORWARD
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
CONTRACTS
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
ON FUTURES
CONTRACTS
  
  
  
  
   
 
SWAPS
AT VALUE
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
ON FORWARD
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
CONTRACTS
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Equity Risk Exposure:            

AQR Global Equity Fund

    $406,652        $10,895        $—        $238,209        $—        $—   

AQR International Equity Fund

    1,586,677        45,780               996,396                 

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

                         71,064                 

AQR Momentum Fund

                         198,677                 

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

    13,056                                      

AQR International Momentum Fund

                         20,357                 
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk Exposure:            

AQR Global Equity Fund

                  2,616,091                      2,814,273   
AQR International Equity Fund                   5,695,114                      6,611,625   
Netting:            

AQR Global Equity Fund

    (238,209)               (2,616,091)        (238,209)               (2,616,091)   
AQR International Equity Fund     (996,396)               (5,695,114)        (996,396)               (5,695,114)   
Net Fair Value of Derivative Contracts:            

AQR Global Equity Fund

    168,443        10,895                             198,182   

AQR International Equity Fund

    590,281        45,780                             916,511   

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

                         71,064                 

AQR Momentum Fund

                         198,677                 

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

    13,056                                      

AQR International Momentum Fund

                         20,357                 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

The following is the effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended September 30, 2013:

 

   
 
REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES RECOGNIZED
AS A RESULT FROM OPERATIONS
 
  
   
 
 
 
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION) ON DERIVATIVES
RECOGNIZED AS A RESULT FROM
OPERATIONS
  
  
  
  
FUND    
 
FUTURES
CONTRACTS
  
  
   
 
 
 
SWAPS AND
SWAPS ON
FUTURES
CONTRACTS
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
FORWARD
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
CONTRACTS
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
FUTURES
CONTRACTS
  
  
   
 
 
 
SWAPS AND
SWAPS ON
FUTURES
CONTRACTS
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
FORWARD
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
CONTRACTS
  
  
  
  
  
Equity Risk Exposure:              

AQR Global Equity Fund

    $7,495,078        $(737,575)        $—        $(4,539)        $99,653        $—   

AQR International Equity Fund

    23,013,883        (3,328,856)               (622,078)        (780)          

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

    20,071                      (71,064)                 

AQR Momentum Fund

    1,953,626                      (213,699)                 

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

    712,870                      (14,217)                 

AQR International Momentum Fund

    917,677                      (20,357)                 
 
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk Exposure:              

AQR Global Equity Fund

                  4,858,894                      (5,744,449)   

AQR International Equity Fund

                  6,271,190                      (8,453,469)   

 

* Swaps and swaps on futures are combined for financial reporting purposes.

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11: Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“netting”) on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements. ASU 2011-11, was amended by ASU No. 2013-01, clarifying which investments and transactions are subject to the netting disclosure. The scope of the disclosure requirements is limited to derivative instruments, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions to the extent they are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. This information will enable users of the Funds’ financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on the Funds’ financial position. The ASU is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Funds adopted the disclosure requirement on netting for the current reporting period.

For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset financial assets and financial liabilities across derivative types that are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables present, by counterparty and contract type, the Funds’ derivative assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2013.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

            
 
 
GROSS AMOUNTS NOT
OFFSET IN THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
  
  
  
 
COUNTERPARTY    INVESTMENT TYPE    
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS OF
RECOGNIZED
ASSETS
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS
OFFSET IN THE
STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
NET AMOUNTS
OF ASSETS
PRESENTED IN
THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
  
  
   
 
COLLATERAL
RECEIVED
  
  
   
 
NET
AMOUNT
  
  
Barclays Capital    Futures Contracts     $406,652        $(238,209)        $168,443        $        —        $        —        $168,443   
Goldman Sachs    Total Return Swap Contracts     10,895               10,895                      10,895   
Royal Bank of
Scotland
  

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

    2,616,091        (2,616,091)                               
Total financial instruments subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement     3,033,638        (2,854,300)        179,338                      179,338   
Total financial instruments not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement                                          

Total financial instruments

    $3,033,638        $(2,854,300)        $179,338        $        —        $        —        $179,338   
              
            
 
 
GROSS AMOUNTS NOT
OFFSET IN THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
  
  
  
 
COUNTERPARTY    INVESTMENT TYPE    
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS OF
RECOGNIZED
LIABILITIES
 
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS
OFFSET IN THE
STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
NET AMOUNTS
OF LIABILITIES
PRESENTED IN
THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
  
  
   
 
COLLATERAL
PLEDGED (a)
  
  
   
 
NET
AMOUNT
  
  
Barclays Capital    Futures Contracts     $238,209        $(238,209)        $        —        $        —        $        —        $        —   
Royal Bank of Scotland   

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

    2,814,273        (2,616,091)        198,182               (198,182)          
Total financial instruments subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement     3,052,482        (2,854,300)        198,182               (198,182)          
Total financial instruments not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement                                          

Total financial instruments

    $3,052,482        $(2,854,300)        $198,182        $        —        $(198,182)        $        —   

 

(a) Per GAAP disclosure requirements, the table above does not include the additional collateral pledged to the counterparty. Total additional collateral pledged was $3,406,578.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

 

            
 
 
GROSS AMOUNTS NOT
OFFSET IN THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
  
  
  
 
COUNTERPARTY    INVESTMENT TYPE    
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS OF
RECOGNIZED
ASSETS
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS
OFFSET IN THE
STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
NET AMOUNTS
OF ASSETS
PRESENTED IN
THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS  &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
  
  
   
 
COLLATERAL
RECEIVED
  
  
   
 
NET
AMOUNT
  
  
Barclays Capital    Futures Contracts     $1,586,677        $(996,396)        $590,281        $        —        $        —        $590,281   
Goldman Sachs    Total Return Swap
Contracts
    45,780               45,780                      45,780   
Royal Bank of Scotland    Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
    5,695,114        (5,695,114)                               
Total financial instruments subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement     7,327,571        (6,691,510)        636,061                      636,061   
Total financial instruments not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement                                          

Total financial instruments

    $7,327,571        $(6,691,510)        $636,061        $        —        $        —        $636,061   
              
            
 
 
GROSS AMOUNTS NOT
OFFSET IN THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
  
  
  
 
COUNTERPARTY    INVESTMENT TYPE    
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS OF
RECOGNIZED
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS
OFFSET IN THE
STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
NET AMOUNTS
OF LIABILITIES
PRESENTED IN
THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
  
  
   
 
COLLATERAL
PLEDGED (a)
  
  
   
 
NET
AMOUNT
  
  
Barclays Capital    Futures Contracts     $996,396        $(996,396)        $        —        $        —        $        —        $        —   
Royal Bank of Scotland    Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
    6,611,625        (5,695,114)        916,511               (880,063)        36,448   
Total financial instruments subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement     7,608,021        (6,691,510)        916,511               (880,063)        36,448   
Total financial instruments not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement                                          

Total financial instruments

    $7,608,021        $(6,691,510)        $916,511        $        —        $(880,063)        $36,448   

 

(a) Per GAAP disclosure requirements, the table above does not include the additional collateral pledged to the counterparty. Total additional collateral pledged was $16,860,873.

 

168   AQR Funds       Annual Report       September 2013   
                


Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

            
 
 
GROSS AMOUNTS NOT
OFFSET IN THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
  
  
  
 
COUNTERPARTY    INVESTMENT TYPE    
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS OF
RECOGNIZED
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS
OFFSET IN THE
STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
NET AMOUNTS
OF LIABILITIES
PRESENTED IN
THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS  &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
  
  
   
 
COLLATERAL
PLEDGED (a)
  
  
   
 
NET
AMOUNT
  
  

Goldman Sachs

   Futures Contracts     $71,064        $        —        $71,064        $        —        $(71,064)        $        —   
Total financial instruments subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement     71,064               71,064               (71,064)          
Total financial instruments not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement                                          

Total financial instruments

    $71,064        $        —        $71,064        $        —        $(71,064)        $        —   

 

(a) Per GAAP disclosure requirements, the table above does not include the additional collateral pledged to the counterparty. Total additional collateral pledged was $314,007.

AQR MOMENTUM FUND

 

            
 
 
GROSS AMOUNTS NOT
OFFSET IN THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
  
  
  
 
COUNTERPARTY    INVESTMENT TYPE    
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS OF
RECOGNIZED
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS
OFFSET IN THE
STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
NET AMOUNTS
OF LIABILITIES
PRESENTED IN
THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
  
  
   
 
COLLATERAL
PLEDGED (a)
  
  
   
 
NET
AMOUNT
  
  
Barclays Capital    Futures Contracts     $198,677        $        —        $198,677        $        —        $(198,677)        $        —   
Total financial instruments subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement     198,677               198,677               (198,677)          
Total financial instruments not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement                                          

Total financial instruments

    $198,677        $        —        $198,677        $        —        $(198,677)        $        —   

 

(a) Per GAAP disclosure requirements, the table above does not include the additional collateral pledged to the counterparty. Total additional collateral pledged was $570,406.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND

 

            
 
 
GROSS AMOUNTS NOT
OFFSET IN THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
  
  
  
 
COUNTERPARTY    INVESTMENT TYPE    
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS OF
RECOGNIZED
ASSETS
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS
OFFSET IN THE
STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
NET AMOUNTS
OF ASSETS
PRESENTED IN
THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
  
  
   
 
COLLATERAL
RECEIVED (a)
  
  
   
 
NET
AMOUNT
  
  
Barclays Capital    Futures Contracts     $13,056        $        —        $13,056        $        —        $        —        $13,056   
Total financial instruments subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement     13,056               13,056                      13,056   
Total financial instruments not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement                                          

Total financial instruments

    $13,056        $        —        $13,056        $        —        $        —        $13,056   

 

(a) Per GAAP disclosure requirements, the table above does not include the additional collateral received from the counterparty. Total additional collateral pledged was $35,095.

AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND

 

            
 
 
GROSS AMOUNTS NOT
OFFSET IN THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
  
  
  
 
COUNTERPARTY    INVESTMENT TYPE    
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS OF
RECOGNIZED
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
GROSS
AMOUNTS
OFFSET IN THE
STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
NET AMOUNTS
OF LIABILITIES
PRESENTED IN
THE STATEMENT
OF ASSETS &
LIABILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
 
FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
  
  
   
 
COLLATERAL
PLEDGED (a)
  
  
   
 
NET
AMOUNT
  
  
Barclays Capital    Futures Contracts     $20,357        $        —        $20,357        $        —        $(20,357)        $        —   
Total financial instruments subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement     20,357               20,357               (20,357)          
Total financial instruments not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement                                          

Total financial instruments

    $20,357        $        —        $20,357        $        —        $(20,357)        $        —   

 

(a) Per GAAP disclosure requirements, the table above does not include the additional collateral pledged to the counterparty. Total additional collateral pledged was $158,320.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

For the period ended September 30, 2013, the quarterly average values of the derivatives held by the Funds were as follows:

 

    AQR
GLOBAL
EQUITY
FUND
    AQR
INTERNATIONAL
EQUITY
FUND
    U.S.
DEFENSIVE
EQUITY
FUND
    AQR
MOMENTUM
FUND
    AQR
SMALL
CAP
MOMENTUM
FUND
    AQR
INTERNATIONAL
MOMENTUM
FUND
 
Futures Contracts *            

Average Notional Balance Long

  $ 92,128,070      $ 165,401,208      $ 10,129,515      $ 8,048,240      $ 1,551,578      $ 2,080,210   

Average Notional Balance Short

    57,617,563        80,429,121                               

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts *

           

Average Value Purchased

    174,168,792        334,186,970                               

Average Value Sold

    165,675,556        267,137,263                               
Total Return Swaps *            

Average Notional Balance — Long

    8,649,410                                      

Average Notional Balance — Short

    5,136,208        15,283,640                               

 

  * Values as of each quarter end are used to calculate the average represented.

The Funds’ derivative contracts held at September 30, 2013, are not accounted for as hedging instruments under GAAP.

7. Investment Advisory and Other Agreements

The Advisor serves as the investment advisor to each of the Funds pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement, dated December 4, 2008, as amended, or an Investment Management Agreement, dated June 10, 2010, as amended, entered into by the Trust, on behalf of the Funds (together, the “Advisory Agreement”). Under the Advisory Agreement, the Advisor furnishes a continuous investment program for each Fund’s portfolio, makes day-to-day investment decisions for the Funds, and manages the Funds’ investments in accordance with the stated policies of each Fund. The Advisor is also responsible for selecting brokers and dealers to execute purchase and sale orders for the portfolio transactions of each Fund, subject to its obligation to seek best execution. The Advisor provides persons satisfactory to the Funds’ Board of Trustees to serve as officers of the Funds. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Funds pay the Advisor an Advisory fee calculated on the average daily net assets for each Fund, in the annual ratios below:

 

FUND    RATIO  

AQR Global Equity Fund

     0.40

AQR International Equity Fund

     0.45   

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

     0.60

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

     0.40 ** 

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

     0.30 *** 

AQR Momentum Fund

     0.25   

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

     0.35   

AQR International Momentum Fund

     0.35   

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

     0.30   

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

     0.40   

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

     0.40   

AQR Core Equity Fund

     0.30   

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

     0.45   

AQR International Core Equity Fund

     0.40   

 

   * The AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund Advisory Fee is based on the following three tier structure. The first tier charges 0.60% on the first $1 billion of net assets; the second tier charges 0.575% on net assets in excess of $1 billion, up to $3 billion; and the third tier charges 0.55% on net assets in excess of $3 billion.
  ** The AQR International Defensive Equity Fund Advisory Fee is based on the following three tier structure. The first tier charges 0.40% on the first $1 billion of net assets; the second tier charges 0.375% on net assets in excess of $1 billion, up to $3 billion; and the third tier charges 0.35% on net assets in excess of $3 billion.
  *** The AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund Advisory Fee is based on the following three tier structure. The first tier charges 0.30% on the first $1 billion of net assets; the second tier charges 0.275% on net assets in excess of $1 billion, up to $3 billion; and the third tier charges 0.25% on net assets in excess of $3 billion.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

The Trust and the Advisor have entered into a Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement whereby the Advisor has agreed to waive its fee and/or reimburse each Fund at least through April 30, 2014, unless otherwise noted. The Advisor has agreed to waive and/or reimburse each Fund to the extent that the total annual fund operating expense ratios exclusive of interest, taxes, borrowing costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expense related to short sales, and extraordinary expenses exceed the following ratios:

 

FUND    CLASS I     CLASS L     CLASS N  

AQR Global Equity Fund

     0.95         1.25

AQR International Equity Fund

                 1.30  

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

     0.90             1.15  

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

     0.65             0.90  

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

     0.49             0.74  

AQR Momentum Fund

           0.49       0.74  

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

           0.65       0.90  

AQR International Momentum Fund

           0.65       0.90  

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

           0.54       0.79  

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

           0.70       0.95  

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

           0.70       0.95  

AQR Core Equity Fund*

           0.54       0.79  

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund*

           0.75       1.00  

AQR International Core Equity Fund*

           0.70       0.95  

 

  * This arrangement will continue at least through April 30, 2015 for Class L and N.

The Trust and the Advisor had previously entered into a Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement whereby the Advisor had agreed to waive its fee and/or reimburse each Fund from January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013 for AQR International Equity Fund, AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund, AQR International Defensive Equity Fund and AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund. The Advisor had agreed to waive and/or reimburse the Funds to the extent that the total annual fund operating expense ratios exclusive of interest, taxes, borrowing costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend expense related to short sales, and extraordinary expenses exceed the following ratios:

 

FUND    CLASS I     CLASS N  

AQR International Equity Fund

     1.00     %

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

     1.15       1.40  

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

     0.90       1.15  

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

     0.75       1.00  

The Trust, in turn, agreed that the Funds will repay the fee waiver/expense reimbursement to the Advisor. Such repayment shall be made only out of the class of the Fund for which the applicable fee waiver and expense reimbursement was made. Repayments with respect to a Fund must be limited to amounts that do not cause the aggregate operating expenses of the Fund attributable to a share class during a year in which such repayment is made to exceed the applicable ratios when the waiver was generated. A repayment shall be payable only to the extent it can be made during the thirty six months following the applicable period during which the Advisor waived fees or reimbursed the applicable Fund for its operating expenses under the Agreement.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

For the period ended September 30, 2013, the amounts waived and reimbursed by the Advisor, as well as the amounts available for potential future recoupment by the Advisor and the expiration schedule at September 30, 2013 are as follows:

 

    FEES WAIVED/
REIMBURSED FOR
THE PERIOD
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    TOTAL
POTENTIAL
RECOUPMENT
AMOUNT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
   

POTENTIAL RECOUPMENT
AMOUNTS EXPIRING
DECEMBER 31,

    SEPTEMBER 30,
2016
 
        2013     2014     2015    

AQR GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

                                               

Class I

  $ 9,725      $ 49,712      $      $ 30,212      $ 9,775      $ 9,725   

Class N

    8,886        50,742               31,920        9,936        8,886   
Class Y            114,175        114,175                        

Totals

  $ 18,611      $ 214,629      $ 114,175      $ 62,132      $ 19,711      $ 18,611   

AQR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

                                               

Class I

  $      $ 2,236      $ 2,236      $      $      $   

Class N

           31,222        19,745        11,477                 
Class Y            134,616        134,616                        

Totals

  $      $ 168,074      $ 156,597      $ 11,477      $      $   

AQR EMERGING DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

                                               

Class I

  $ 107,052      $ 198,812      $      $      $ 91,760      $ 107,052   
Class N     30,375        63,090                      32,715        30,375   

Totals

  $ 137,427      $ 261,902      $      $      $ 124,475      $ 137,427   

AQR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

                                               

Class I

  $ 119,897      $ 199,838      $      $      $ 79,941      $ 119,897   
Class N     24,012        67,487                      43,475        24,012   

Totals

  $ 143,909      $ 267,325      $      $      $ 123,416      $ 143,909   

AQR U.S. DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

                                               

Class I

  $ 141,173      $ 206,511      $      $      $ 65,338      $ 141,173   
Class N     30,923        69,752                      38,829        30,923   

Totals

  $ 172,096      $ 276,263      $      $      $ 104,167      $ 172,096   

AQR MOMENTUM FUND

                                               

Class L

  $ 268,782      $ 1,186,917      $ 165,059      $ 418,356      $ 334,720      $ 268,782   
Class N     49,723        50,879                      1,156        49,723   

Totals

  $ 318,505      $ 1,237,796      $ 165,059      $ 418,356      $ 335,876      $ 318,505   

AQR SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND

                                               

Class L

  $ 48,178      $ 462,523      $ 168,573      $ 171,630      $ 74,142      $ 48,178   
Class N     11,973        12,493                      520        11,973   

Totals

  $ 60,151      $ 475,016      $ 168,573      $ 171,630      $ 74,662      $ 60,151   

AQR INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND

                                               

Class L

  $ 121,275      $ 758,282      $ 266,187      $ 230,607      $ 140,213      $ 121,275   
Class N     20,883        21,403                      520        20,883   

Totals

  $ 142,158      $ 779,685      $ 266,187      $ 230,607      $ 140,733      $ 142,158   

AQR TAX-MANAGED MOMENTUM FUND

                                               

Class L

  $ 75,506      $ 198,622      $      $      $ 123,116      $ 75,506   
Class N     2,381        2,442                      61        2,381   

Totals

  $ 77,887      $ 201,064      $      $      $ 123,177      $ 77,887   

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

    FEES WAIVED/
REIMBURSED FOR
THE PERIOD
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
    TOTAL
POTENTIAL
RECOUPMENT
AMOUNT
SEPTEMBER 30,
2013
   

POTENTIAL RECOUPMENT
AMOUNTS EXPIRING
DECEMBER 31,

    SEPTEMBER 30,
2016
 
        2013     2014     2015    

AQR TAX-MANAGED SMALL CAP MOMENTUM FUND

  

                                       

Class L

  $ 80,939      $ 208,814      $      $      $ 127,875      $ 80,939   
Class N     3,096        3,148                      52        3,096   

Totals

  $ 84,035      $ 211,962      $      $      $ 127,927      $ 84,035   

AQR TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM FUND

  

                               

Class L

  $ 101,643      $ 262,577      $      $      $ 160,934      $ 101,643   
Class N     2,878        2,941                      63        2,878   

Totals

  $ 104,521      $ 265,518      $      $      $ 160,997      $ 104,521   

AQR CORE EQUITY FUND

                                               

Class L

  $ 81,226      $ 81,226      $      $      $      $ 81,226   
Class N     21,410        21,410                             21,410   

Totals

  $ 102,636      $ 102,636      $      $      $      $ 102,636   

AQR SMALL CAP CORE EQUITY FUND

                                               

Class L

  $ 58,782      $ 58,782      $      $      $      $ 58,782   
Class N     45,218        45,218                             45,218   

Totals

  $ 104,000      $ 104,000      $      $      $      $ 104,000   

AQR INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND

                                               

Class L

  $ 85,481      $ 85,481      $      $      $      $ 85,481   
Class N     35,097        35,097                             35,097   

Totals

  $ 120,578      $ 120,578      $      $      $      $ 120,578   

The Advisor has agreed to forgo recoupments pertaining to Shareholder Servicing Fee Waivers expiring on December 31, 2013 of $447,840 and $429,010 for the AQR Global Equity Fund and AQR International Equity Fund, respectively.

During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Funds recouped amounts as follows:

 

FUND    CLASS I      CLASS N      CLASS Y  

AQR Global Equity Fund

   $       $         —       $ 82,630   

AQR International Equity Fund

     24,184                 111,534   

J.P. Morgan Investor Services Co., serves as the Funds’ Administrator and Accounting Agent and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., serves as Custodian.

ALPS Fund Services, Inc. serves as the Funds’ Transfer Agent, and ALPS Distributors, Inc. serves as the Funds’ Distributor.

8. Distribution Plan

The Trust has adopted a Plan of Distribution (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Class N shares of the Funds, as applicable. The Plan allows for the payment of services related to the distribution and servicing of these shares at a rate of up to 0.25% per annum of the average daily net asset value of the Class N shares of the Funds, as applicable.

9. Shareholder Service Plan

Pursuant to a Shareholder Services Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor, the Advisor provides a wide range of services to the Funds and their shareholders. These services include, among others, access to performance information

 

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Notes to Financial Statements     September 30, 2013   

 

reporting, analysis and explanations of Fund reports as well as electronic access to Fund information. Under this agreement the Advisor receives an annual fee, payable monthly, calculated on the average daily net assets of each Class at the following rates:

 

FUND    CLASS I     CLASS L     CLASS N  

AQR Global Equity Fund

     0.30         0.35

AQR International Equity Fund

     0.30              0.35   

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

     0.25              0.25   

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

     0.25              0.25   

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

     0.25              0.25   

AQR Momentum Fund

            0.15        0.15   

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

            0.15        0.15   

AQR International Momentum Fund

            0.15        0.15   

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

            0.15        0.15   

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

            0.15        0.15   

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

            0.15        0.15   

AQR Core Equity Fund

            0.15        0.15   

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

            0.15        0.15   

AQR International Core Equity Fund

            0.15        0.15   

In addition, the Advisor may, from time to time, compensate third parties (including financial intermediaries) from the fees the Advisor receives under the Shareholder Services Agreement for non-distribution shareholder services such third parties provide to clients or customers that are shareholders of the Funds. Fees incurred by the Funds under the Plan and/or the shareholder services agreement for the period ended September 30, 2013, were as follows:

 

FUND    CLASS I      CLASS L      CLASS N  

AQR Global Equity Fund

   $ 2,206       $       $ 1,714   

AQR International Equity Fund

     482,260                 56,160   

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

     21,046                 3,125   

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

     20,609                 1,800   

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

     79,515                 10,467   

AQR Momentum Fund

             678,840         79,838   

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

             213,295         457   

AQR International Momentum Fund

             194,574         22,239   

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

             11,219         103   

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

             5,350         106   

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

             8,264         100   

AQR Core Equity Fund

             6,554         714   

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

             1,207         894   

AQR International Core Equity Fund

             5,998         1,201   

10. Purchases and Redemption of Shares

Investors may purchase shares of a Fund at their net asset value (“NAV”), based on the next calculation of the NAV after the order is placed. Except as noted below, neither the Fund nor the distributor charges a sales charge or other transaction fee to purchase shares, although other institutions may impose transaction fees on shares purchased through them. The AQR Global Equity and AQR International Equity Funds’ Class Y shares charge subscription and redemption fees of 0.10% each, regardless of the period such shares may have been held. Prior to May 1, 2011, the Funds reserved the right to charge a redemption fee on redemption proceeds for shares that were held for less than 60 days. Effective May 1, 2011, this fee was eliminated for Class I, Class N and Class L Shares.

11. Risks and Concentrations

The Funds, at times, utilize substantial leverage in their investment program. Such leverage may take the form of trading on margin, investing in derivative instruments that are inherently leveraged, entering into repurchase transactions and entering into other forms of direct and indirect borrowing.

 

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There is no guarantee that the Funds’ borrowing arrangement or other arrangements for obtaining leverage will continue to be available, or if available, will be available on terms and conditions acceptable to the Funds. Unfavorable economic conditions also could increase funding costs, limit access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to the Funds. In addition, a decline in market value of the Funds’ assets may have particular adverse consequences in instances where they have borrowed money based on the market value of those assets. A decrease in market value of those assets may result in the lender (including derivative counterparties) requiring the Funds to post additional collateral or otherwise sell assets at a time when it may not be in the Funds’ best interest to do so.

The counterparties to the Funds’ currency forward, futures, option and swap contracts and repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements include affiliates of the Funds’ clearing brokers and other major financial institutions. While the Funds utilize multiple clearing brokers and counterparties, a concentration of credit risk exists because of balances held and transactions with a limited number of clearing brokers and counterparties.

By using derivative instruments, the Funds are exposed to the counterparty’s credit risk, the risk that derivative counterparties may not perform in accordance with the contractual provisions offset by the value of any collateral received. The Funds’ exposure to credit risk associated with counterparty non-performance is limited to the unrealized gains inherent in such transactions that are recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds minimize counterparty credit risk through credit limits and approvals, credit monitoring procedures, executing master netting arrangements and managing margin and collateral requirements, as appropriate.

The Funds may have elements of risk not typically associated with investments in the United States of America due to concentrated investments in a limited number of countries or regions, which may vary throughout the year. Such concentrations may subject the Funds to additional risks resulting from political or economic conditions in such countries or regions and the possible imposition of adverse governmental laws or currency exchange restrictions could cause the securities and their markets to be less liquid and their prices to be more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies.

Swap agreements involve, to varying degrees, elements of market risk (generally equity price risk related to equity index swap agreements, interest rate risk related to bond swap agreements and commodity risk related to synthetic swap agreements utilizing futures) and exposure to loss in excess of the amount reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts, which are disclosed as of period end in the swap tables included in the Schedules of Investments, reflect the current investment exposure each Fund has under the swap agreement which may exceed the net asset value of the Fund.

The Funds are not limited in the percentage of their assets that may be invested in convertible securities. Convertible securities generally offer lower interest or dividend yields than non-convertible securities of similar quality. The market values of convertible securities tend to decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline. However, the convertible security’s market value tends to reflect the market price of the common stock of the issuing company when that stock price is greater than the convertible’s “conversion price,” which is the predetermined price at which the convertible security could be exchanged for the associated stock.

Convertible securities and non-convertible income producing securities are subject to certain risks, including (i) if interest rates go up, the value of convertible securities and non-convertible income-producing securities in the Funds’ portfolio generally will decline; (ii) during periods of declining interest rates, the issuer of a security may exercise its option to prepay principal earlier than scheduled, forcing the Funds to reinvest in lower yielding securities (call or prepayment risk); and (iii) during periods of rising interest rates, the average life of certain types of securities may be extended because of slower than expected principal payments (extension risk).

Credit risk is the risk that one or more securities in the Funds’ portfolio will decline in price, or fail to pay interest or principal when due, because the issuer of the security experiences a decline in its financial status. The Funds’ investments in convertible and nonconvertible debt securities involve credit risk. However, in general, lower rated securities carry a greater degree of risk that the issuer will lose its ability to make interest and principal payments, which could have a negative impact on the Funds’ net asset value or dividends.

If a Fund invests in illiquid investments, it may experience difficulty in selling the investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. In addition, market conditions may cause the Fund to experience

 

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temporary mark-to-market losses, especially in less liquid positions, even in the absence of any selling of investments by the Fund.

Each Fund is subject to market risk, which is the risk that the markets on which the Fund’s investments trade will increase or decrease in value. Market risk applies to every Fund investment. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, your investment in a Fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which the Fund invests.

A Fund may have investments that appreciate or decrease significantly in value over short periods of time. This volatility may cause the Fund’s net asset value per share to experience significant increases or declines in value over short periods of time.

As of September 30, 2013, a substantial portion of the AQR Global Equity, AQR International Equity, AQR Emerging Defensive Equity, AQR International Defensive Equity, AQR International Momentum, AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum and AQR International Core Equity Funds’ net assets consisted of issuers that are denominated in foreign currencies. Changes in currency exchange rates will affect the value of and investment income from such securities.

12. Line of Credit

Effective March 1, 2013 and terminating on March 1, 2014, the Trust had renewed a committed $175,000,000 syndicated line of credit with Bank of America, N.A., as the Administrative Agent. Borrowing, if any, under this arrangement bore interest at the sum of (a) 1.0% per annum plus (b) the higher of (i) the Federal Funds Rate or (ii) the Eurodollar Rate, the amount of such excess, which was paid quarterly. The maximum loan amount outstanding per Fund was the lesser of an amount which did not exceed the borrowing limits set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus and/or Registration Statement and did not cause the Asset Coverage Ratio for all borrowings to drop below 500%. The agreement is subject to an annual commitment fee which is payable in arrears on a quarterly basis. In the event of a draw upon the line of credit, investments of the responsible Fund may be designated as collateral until its loan is repaid in full. Funds with less than $25,000,000 in assets are ineligible to draw upon the line of credit. For the period ended September 30, 2013, the Funds did not have any outstanding borrowings under this agreement.

13. Principal Ownership

As of September 30, 2013, the Funds had individual shareholder accounts owning more than 5% of the total shares outstanding of the Fund as follows:

 

FUND    NUMBER OF
SHAREHOLDERS
     TOTAL
PERCENTAGE
INTEREST HELD
 

AQR Global Equity Fund

     2         96.00

AQR International Equity Fund

     3         55.40

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

     3         38.10

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

     2         47.90

Significant shareholder transactions by these shareholders, if any, may impact the Fund’s performance.

14. Subsequent Events

The Funds have evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of this report and have determined that there are no material events that would require accrual or disclosure.

In October 2013, the Board of Trustees of the AQR Funds (the “Board of Trustees”) designated the Class R6 Share Class of the AQR Global Equity Fund and the AQR International Equity Fund. In addition, the Board of Trustees approved the preparation, execution and filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of a post-effective amendment to the AQR Funds registration statement on Form N-1A (“Registration Statement”) in order to register each Fund’s Class R6 Shares of beneficial interest with the SEC. The Registration Statement was filed with the SEC on October 31, 2013 and is currently proposed to go effective 60 days thereafter.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of AQR Funds:

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of AQR Global Equity Fund, AQR International Equity Fund, AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund, AQR International Defensive Equity Fund, AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund, AQR Momentum Fund, AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund, AQR International Momentum Fund, AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund, AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund, AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund, AQR Core Equity Fund , AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund and AQR International Core Equity Fund (fourteen of the portfolios constituting AQR Funds, hereinafter referred to as the “Funds”) at September 30, 2013, and the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at September 30, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers, and transfer agents and the application of alternative auditing procedures where confirmation of securities purchased had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York

November 22, 2013

 

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Other Federal Tax Information (Unaudited)     September 30, 2013   

 

Certain Funds have derived net income from sources within foreign countries. As of September 30, 2013, the foreign source income for each Fund was as follows:

 

FUND    TOTAL        PER SHARE  

AQR International Equity Fund

   $ 16,079,251         $ 0.2413   

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

     333,633           0.1068   

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

     284,616           0.1801   

AQR International Momentum Fund

     3,921,485           0.2300   

AQR Tax Managed International Momentum Fund

     153,995           0.1158   

AQR International Core Equity Fund

     140,208           0.0880   

Certain Funds intend to elect to pass through to shareholders the income tax credit for taxes paid to foreign countries. As of September 30, 2013, the foreign tax credit for each Fund was as follows:

 

FUND    TOTAL        PER SHARE  

AQR International Equity Fund

   $ 1,446,617         $ 0.0217   

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

     37,525           0.0120   

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

     23,711           0.0150   

AQR International Momentum Fund

     372,453           0.0218   

AQR Tax Managed International Momentum Fund

     12,712           0.0096   

AQR International Core Equity Fund

     15,323           0.0096   

 

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Fund Expense Examples (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Trust, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.

Actual Expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid for the Period Ended 9/30/13” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. Each Fund will indirectly bear its pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the underlying investments in which the Fund invests. These expenses are not included in the table.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund and other funds by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. The Fund will indirectly bear its pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the underlying investments in which the Fund invests. These expenses are not included in the table.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the hypothetical example is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
DATE
VALUE
     ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
9/30/13
     ANNUALIZED
EXPENSE
RATIO FOR
THE PERIOD
     EXPENSES
PAID FOR THE
PERIOD
ENDING
9/30/13
 

AQR Global Equity Fund

           

Class I

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,086.40         0.95%         $4.97   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.31         0.95%         $4.81   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,085.90         1.25%         $6.54   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,018.80         1.25%         $6.33   

Class Y

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,089.60         0.53%         $2.78   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,022.41         0.53%         $2.69   

AQR International Equity Fund

           

Class I

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,104.10         0.91%         $4.80   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.51         0.91%         $4.61   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,101.40         1.31%         $6.90   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,018.50         1.31%         $6.63   

Class Y

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,105.70         0.56%         $2.96   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,022.26         0.56%         $2.84   

 

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     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
DATE
VALUE
     ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
9/30/13
     ANNUALIZED
EXPENSE
RATIO FOR
THE PERIOD
     EXPENSES
PAID FOR THE
PERIOD
ENDING
9/30/13
 

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund (a)

           

Class I

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $962.50         0.92%         $4.53   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.46         0.92%         $4.66   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $960.70         1.18%         $5.80   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,019.15         1.18%         $5.97   

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund (a)

           

Class I

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,033.00         0.68%         $3.47   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.66         0.68%         $3.45   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,032.10         0.92%         $4.69   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.46         0.92%         $4.66   

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund (a)

           

Class I

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,068.30         0.50%         $2.59   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,022.56         0.50%         $2.54   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,066.50         0.76%         $3.94   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.26         0.76%         $3.85   

AQR Momentum Fund

           

Class L

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,117.70         0.49%         $2.60   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,022.61         0.49%         $2.48   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,116.70         0.74%         $3.93   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.36         0.74%         $3.75   

AQR Small Cap Momentum Fund

           

Class L

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,161.70         0.65%         $3.52   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.81         0.65%         $3.29   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,160.20         0.90%         $4.87   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.56         0.90%         $4.56   

AQR International Momentum Fund

           

Class L

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,086.70         0.65%         $3.40   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.81         0.65%         $3.29   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,085.40         0.90%         $4.71   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.56         0.90%         $4.56   

 

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     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
DATE
VALUE
     ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
9/30/13
     ANNUALIZED
EXPENSE
RATIO FOR
THE PERIOD
     EXPENSES
PAID FOR THE
PERIOD
ENDING
9/30/13
 

AQR Tax-Managed Momentum Fund

           

Class L

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,120.30         0.54%         $2.87   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,022.36         0.54%         $2.74   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,119.60         0.79%         $4.25   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.06         0.79%         $4.05   

AQR Tax-Managed Small Cap Momentum Fund

           

Class L

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,163.80         0.70%         $3.80   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.56         0.70%         $3.55   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,162.50         0.95%         $5.15   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.31         0.95%         $4.81   

AQR Tax-Managed International Momentum Fund

           

Class L

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,093.80         0.70%         $3.67   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.56         0.70%         $3.55   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,092.20         0.95%         $4.98   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.31         0.95%         $4.81   

AQR Core Equity Fund

           

Class L

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,099.00         0.54%         $2.84   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,022.36         0.54%         $2.74   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,098.00         0.79%         $4.15   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.11         0.79%         $4.00   

AQR International Core Equity Fund

           

Class L

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,121.30         0.70%         $3.72   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.56         0.70%         $3.55   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,120.30         0.95%         $5.05   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.31         0.95%         $4.81   

AQR Small Cap Core Equity Fund

           

Class L

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,178.60         0.75%         $4.10   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.31         0.75%         $3.80   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,177.60         1.00%         $5.46   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.05         1.00%         $5.06   

 

(a) Effective May 1, 2013, the expense caps were changed for the following funds. Had these expense rates been in effect throughout the entire most recent fiscal half-year, the corresponding table above would have read as follows:

 

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     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
DATE
VALUE
     ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
9/30/13
     ANNUALIZED
EXPENSE
RATIO FOR
THE PERIOD
     EXPENSES
PAID FOR THE
PERIOD
ENDING
9/30/13
 

AQR Emerging Defensive Equity Fund

           

Class I

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $962.50         0.90%         $4.43   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.56         0.90%         $4.56   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $960.70         1.15%         $5.65   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,019.30         1.15%         $5.82   

AQR International Defensive Equity Fund

           

Class I

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,033.00         0.65%         $3.31   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.81         0.65%         $3.29   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,032.10         0.90%         $4.58   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,020.56         0.90%         $4.56   

AQR U.S. Defensive Equity Fund

           

Class I

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,068.30         0.49%         $2.54   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,022.61         0.49%         $2.48   

Class N

           

Actual Return

     $1,000.00         $1,066.50         0.74%         $3.83   

Hypothetical Return

     $1,000.00         $1,021.36         0.74%         $3.75   

Expenses are calculated using each Class’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period unless stated otherwise).

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)     September 30, 2013   

 

Listed in the chart below is basic information regarding the Trustees and Officers of the Trust. The address of each Officer and Trustee is Two Greenwich Plaza, 4th Floor, Greenwich CT 06830.

 

NAME AND YEAR OF BIRTH   CURRENT
POSITION WITH
THE TRUST,
TERM OF
OFFICEAND
LENGTH OF
TIME SERVED
  PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)
DURING PAST 5 YEARS
  NUMBER
OF FUNDS
IN FUND
COMPLEX
OVERSEEN
BY TRUSTEE
  OTHER
PRESENT OR
PAST
DIRECTORSHIPS
HELD BY
TRUSTEE (DURING
THE PAST 5 YEARS)

Disinterested Trustees2

       
Timothy K. Armour, 1948  

Chairman of the Board since 2010 and Trustee,

since 2008

  Interim Chief Executive Officer of Janus Capital Group (2009 to 2010); Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and President, Morningstar Inc. (1998 to 2008).   32   Janus Capital Group (since 2008); ETF Securities (since 2010); AARP Services, Inc. (since 2008)
L. Joe Moravy, 1950  

Trustee,

since 2008

  Managing Director, Finance Scholars Group (since 2010) (consulting firm); Managing Director, LJM Advisory (2008-2010) (consulting firm); Partner, Ernst & Young LLP (2002 to 2008).   32   Nuveen Exchange Traded Commodities Funds (since 2012)
William L. Atwell, 1950   Trustee,
since 2011
  Managing Director, Atwell Partners LLC (since 2012) (consulting services); President (CIGNA International), CIGNA (2008 to 2012) (Insurance); Vice Chair, CIGNA & CMC Life Insurance of China (2008 to 2012) (Insurance).   32   None
Gregg D. Behrens, 1952   Trustee,
since 2011
  Director, Iowa State University Foundation (volunteer, since 2004); Chief Executive Officer (Asia-Pacific Region), Northern Trust Company (1974 to 2009) (financial services).   32   None
Brian Posner, 1961   Trustee,
since 2011
  President, Point Rider Group LLC (since 2008) (consulting and advisory services); President and Chief Executive Officer, ClearBridge Advisors LLC (2005 to 2008) (financial services).   32   Biogen Idec (since 2008); Arch Capital Group (since 2010); Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2011); BG Medicine (since 2012); RiverPark Funds (2010 to 2012)

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)     September 30, 2013   

 

NAME AND YEAR OF BIRTH   CURRENT
POSITION WITH
THE TRUST,
TERM OF
OFFICEAND
LENGTH OF
TIME SERVED
  PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)
DURING PAST 5 YEARS
  NUMBER
OF FUNDS
IN FUND
COMPLEX
OVERSEEN
BY TRUSTEE
  OTHER
PRESENT OR
PAST
DIRECTORSHIPS
HELD BY
TRUSTEE (DURING
THE PAST 5 YEARS)

Interested Trustee3

       
David Kabiller, 1963   Trustee, since 2010   Founding Principal, AQR Capital Management, LLC (since 1998).   32   None

Officers

       
Marco Hanig, 1958   Chief Executive
Officer, since
2009; President, since 2008
  Principal, AQR Capital Management, LLC (since 2008).   N/A   N/A
Abdon Bolivar, 1965   Chief Compliance Officer, from 2008-2013   Chief Compliance Officer, AQR Capital Management, LLC (2002-2013).   N/A   N/A
H. J. Willcox, 1966   Chief Compliance Officer, since 2013   Chief Compliance Officer, AQR Capital Management, LLC (since 2013); Global Head of Compliance and Counsel, KKR & Co. L.P. (2008-2013).   N/A   N/A
John Howard, 1969   Chief Financial Officer, since 2013   Principal, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, AQR Capital Management, LLC (since 2011); Chief Financial Officer, AllianceBernstein (2010-2011); Principal, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, AQR Capital Management, LLC (2007-2010)   N/A   N/A
Aaron Masek, 1974   Vice President and Treasurer, since 2010   Vice President, AQR Capital Management, LLC (since 2010); prior thereto Audit Manager, Cohen Fund Audit Services, Ltd. (2008 to 2009); prior thereto Senior Vice President, Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc. (1996 to 2008).   N/A   N/A
Bradley Asness, 1969   Vice President and Chief
Legal Officer, since 2009
  Principal and Chief Legal Officer, AQR Capital Management, LLC (since 1998).   N/A   N/A
Brendan R. Kalb, 1975   Executive Vice President,
since 2009; Secretary,
since 2008
  General Counsel, AQR Capital Management, LLC (since 2004).   N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)

    September 30, 2013   

 

NAME AND YEAR OF BIRTH   CURRENT
POSITION WITH
THE TRUST,
TERM OF
OFFICEAND
LENGTH OF
TIME SERVED
  PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)
DURING PAST 5 YEARS
  NUMBER
OF FUNDS
IN FUND
COMPLEX
OVERSEEN
BY TRUSTEE
  OTHER
PRESENT OR
PAST
DIRECTORSHIPS
HELD BY
TRUSTEE (DURING
THE PAST 5 YEARS)
Nicole DonVito, 1979   Vice President, since 2009   Senior Counsel—Head of Registered Products, AQR Capital Management, LLC (since 2007).   N/A   N/A

 

(1) Each Trustee serves until the election and qualification of a successor, or until death, resignation or removal as provided in the Trust’s Declaration of Trust.
(2) A Disinterested Trustee is any Trustee that is not an “interested person” of the Trust within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act.
(3) An Interested Trustee is a Trustee that is an “interested person” of the Trust within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act. Mr. Kabiller is an interested person of the Trust because of his position with the Advisor.

 

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Investment Advisor

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor

Greenwich, CT 06830

Sub-Advisor

CNH Partners, LLC

Two Greenwich Plaza, 1st Floor,

Greenwich, CT 06830

Transfer Agent

ALPS Fund Services, Inc.

1290 Broadway, Suite 1100

Denver, CO 80203

Custodian

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

4 Metro Tech Center

Brooklyn, NY 11245

Distributor

ALPS Distributors, Inc.

1290 Broadway, Suite 1100

Denver, CO 80203

Administrator

J.P. Morgan Investor Services Co.

70 Fargo Street

Boston, MA 02210

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

300 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10017

You may obtain a description of the AQR Funds proxy voting, policies, procedures and information regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ending June 30th of each year (available by August 31st of that year) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-866-290-2688 or visiting the funds website www.aqrfunds.com, or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.SEC.Gov. Such reports may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 202-942-8090.

The Fund files complete schedules of the portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters on Form N-Q. The Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-SEC-0330, or by accessing the SEC’s website, at www.SEC.Gov. It may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC.

This report has been prepared for shareholders and may be distributed to others only if preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus, which includes information regarding the Funds’ objectives and polices, experienced of its management, marketability of shares and other information.


LOGO

 

P.O. Box 2248

Denver, CO 80201-2248

1-866-290-2688

www.aqrfunds.com


Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

a). As of the end of the period, September 30, 2013, the Registrant has adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. This code of ethics is included as Exhibit 12 (a)(1).

 

b). Not Applicable.

 

c). There has been no substantive amendments to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics during the fiscal period ended September 30, 2013 (“Reporting Period”).

 

d). Registrant granted no waivers from the provisions of its Code of Ethics during the Reporting Period.

 

e). Not Applicable.

 

f). Attached.


Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

a). The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that its Audit Committee has one “audit committee financial expert”, as that term is defined under Items 3(b) and 3(c), serving on its Audit Committee. Mr. L. Joe Moravy, the Registrant’s audit committee financial expert, is “independent”, as that term is defined under Item 3(a)(2).

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Aggregate fees for professional services rendered for the AQR Funds by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the years ended December 31, 2011, December 31, 2012 and the fiscal period of January 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013 were:

 

     2011      2012      2013  

Audit Fees (a)

   $ 655,000       $ 1,194,300       $ 1,501.015   

Audit Related Fees (b)

   $ 65,000       $ 74,500       $ 79,000   

Tax Fees (c)

   $ 86,450       $ 187,950       $ 243,700   

All Other Fees (d)

   $ 0       $ 0       $ 0   

Total:

   $ 806,450       $ 1,456,750       $ 1,823,715   

 

(a) Audit Fees: These fees relate to professional services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the audits of the Registrant’s annual financial statements or services normally provided by the independent registered public accounting firm in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements. These services include the audits of the financial statements of the Registrant, issuance of consents and assistance with review of documents filed with the SEC.

 

(b) Audit Related Fees: These fees relate to assurance and related services by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Registrant’s December 31, 2011, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013 annual financial statements that are not reported under “Audit Fees” above. The audit related services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the year-ended December 31, 2011, December 31, 2012 and the fiscal period of January 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013 relate to services provided in connection with the review of the June 30, 2011, June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013 semi-annual financial statements, respectively, and review of amendments to the Registrant’s Registration Statement.

 

(c) Tax Fees: These fees relate to professional services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. The tax services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP relate to the review of the Registrant’s federal and state income tax returns, excise tax calculations and the completion of an international taxation review.

 

(d) All Other Fees: These fees relate to products and services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP other than those reported under “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees,” and “Tax Fees” above.

 

(e) Audit Committee Pre-approval Policies and Procedures:

 

  (i) Per Rule 2-01(c)(7)(A) and the charter of the Registrant’s Audit Committee, the Audit Committee approves and recommends the principal accountant for the Registrant, pre-approves (i) the principal accountant’s provision of all audit and permissible non-audit services to the Registrant (including the fees and other compensation to be paid to the principal accountant), and (ii) the principal accountant’s provision of any permissible non-audit services to the Registrant’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”), sub-adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with any investment adviser or sub-adviser, if the engagement relates directly to the operations of the financial reporting of the Trust.


  (ii) 100% of services described in each of Items 4(b) through (d) were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(A) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

 

(f) Less than 50% of the hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit Registrant’s financial statements were attributed to work performed by persons other than the accountant’s full-time, permanent employees.

 

(g) Disclose the aggregate non-audit fees billed by the Registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the Registrant, and rendered to the Registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011, December 31, 2012 and the fiscal period of January 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013: $320,000, $329,724 and $425,389, respectively.

 

(h) Not Applicable.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

(a) The Registrant is an issuer as defined in Section 10A-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of such Act. All of the Board’s independent Trustees, Timothy K. Armour, William L. Atwell, Gregg D. Behrens, L. Joe Moravy and Brian S. Posner, are members of Audit Committee.

 

(b) Not Applicable.

Item 6. Investments

 

(a) Schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

(b) The Registrant made no divestments of securities in accordance with Section 13(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company & Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Not applicable.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded, based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that those disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.


(b) There have not been any changes in registrant’s control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the last fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits.

(a)(1)   The code of ethics that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2 is attached hereto.
(a)(2)   Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.
(a)(3)   Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the 1940 Act – Not Applicable.
(b)   Certification required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is attached hereto.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

AQR Funds

 

By: /s/ Marco Hanig

Marco Hanig,
Principal Executive Officer
November 22, 2013

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By: /s/ Marco Hanig

Marco Hanig,
Principal Executive Officer
Date: November 22, 2013

By: /s/ John Howard

John Howard,
Principal Financial Officer
Date: November 22, 2013