Citadel Advisors Portfolio holdings
Citadel Advisors, founded in 1990 by Kenneth C. Griffin as Citadel LLC and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the world’s most prominent hedge funds, managing tens of billions in assets through sophisticated quantitative trading strategies. The firm excels in market-making and high-frequency trading across asset classes like equities, fixed income, options, and commodities, leveraging cutting-edge technology and data analysis to generate returns. Citadel operates two main arms: its hedge fund business, which serves institutional and high-net-worth investors, and Citadel Securities, a leading market maker that facilitates a significant portion of U.S. equity and options trades. Known for its secretive, high-performance culture, Citadel has grown into a financial titan under Griffin’s leadership, influencing global markets with its scale and innovation.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$398M |
| 2 |
Visa
V
|
+$318M |
| 3 |
Salesforce
CRM
|
+$285M |
| 4 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$272M |
| 5 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$221M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$412M |
| 2 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$369M |
| 3 |
Micron Technology
MU
|
+$328M |
| 4 |
PXD
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
|
+$266M |
| 5 |
Baxter International
BAX
|
+$249M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 5.32% |
| 2 | Financials | 4.87% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.75% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 3.98% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 3.76% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
601
iShares Russell 3000 ETF
IWV
$19.6B
| $28.6M | 0.03% |
215,147
+125,609
| +140% | +$16.3M |
|
|
INXN
602
DELISTED
Interxion Holding N.V.
INXN
| $28.3M | 0.03% |
807,647
-610,202
| -43% | -$21.7M |
|
603
PUT
Newmont
NEM
$98.7B
| $28.3M | 0.03% |
829,200
+308,000
| +59% | +$10.5M |
|
604
PUT
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$270B
| $28.2M | 0.03% |
1,353,600
+6,000
| +0.4% | +$144K |
|
605
PUT
Abbott
ABT
$183B
| $28.2M | 0.03% |
733,900
+63,900
| +10% | +$2.53M |
|
606
CALL
Kohl's
KSS
$2.17B
| $28.2M | 0.03% |
570,400
+412,700
| +262% | +$20.4M |
|
|
WPX
607
DELISTED
WPX Energy, Inc.
WPX
| $28.1M | 0.03% |
1,931,289
-1,229,204
| -39% | -$16.3M |
|
608
Ametek
AME
$55.4B
| $28M | 0.03% |
576,303
-3,585,087
| -86% | -$170M |
|
|
HDS
609
DELISTED
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.
HDS
| $28M | 0.03% |
658,478
-2,154,991
| -77% | -$79.4M |
|
610
Edison International
EIX
$28.2B
| $28M | 0.03% |
388,339
+31,402
| +9% | +$2.22M |
|
|
ARRS
611
DELISTED
ARRIS International plc Ordinary Shares
ARRS
| $27.9M | 0.03% |
927,485
-1,699,958
| -65% | -$49.3M |
|
612
Ternium
TX
$9.67B
| $27.9M | 0.03% |
1,155,456
+265,457
| +30% | +$6.2M |
|
613
CALL
Oracle
ORCL
$374B
| $27.9M | 0.03% |
724,600
-313,900
| -30% | -$12.3M |
|
614
CALL
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.4B
| $27.8M | 0.03% |
964,500
+74,800
| +8% | +$2.07M |
|
615
iShares S&P 100 ETF
OEF
$20.1B
| $27.8M | 0.03% |
279,917
-24,045
| -8% | -$2.33M |
|
616
PUT
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.2B
| $27.8M | 0.03% |
181,300
+44,700
| +33% | +$7.1M |
|
617
Sun Communities
SUI
$15.2B
| $27.7M | 0.03% |
361,853
+159,097
| +78% | +$11.9M |
|
618
PUT
Domino's
DPZ
$11.5B
| $27.7M | 0.03% |
174,000
+79,500
| +84% | +$12.9M |
|
619
Amphenol
APH
$198B
| $27.7M | 0.03% |
1,648,900
+322,888
| +24% | +$5.38M |
|
|
B
620
PUT
Barrick Mining
B
$61.5B
| $27.7M | 0.03% |
1,732,400
+791,500
| +84% | +$12.5M |
|
621
Patterson-UTI
PTEN
$3.98B
| $27.7M | 0.03% |
1,027,647
-2,109,016
| -67% | -$52.1M |
|
622
CALL
Wheaton Precious Metals
WPM
$49.5B
| $27.6M | 0.03% |
1,431,200
+298,700
| +26% | +$6.23M |
|
623
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF
XME
$3.87B
| $27.6M | 0.03% |
907,400
+300,100
| +49% | +$8.65M |
|
|
AKRX
624
DELISTED
Akorn Inc
AKRX
| $27.6M | 0.03% |
1,263,296
+999,188
| +378% | +$23M |
|
625
CALL
First Solar
FSLR
$22.7B
| $27.6M | 0.03% |
858,600
+240,300
| +39% | +$8.43M |
|
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Citadel Advisors's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, Citadel Advisors held 8,487 positions worth $99B, down 0.53% from $99.5B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 21% of the portfolio.
Citadel Advisors withdrew a net $6.44B in Q4 2016, closing 1,304 positions and reducing 2,813 holdings. Its most notable exit was Amazon, an estimated $412M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 5.3% of assets, down from 6.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, Citadel Advisors opened a new position in Walt Disney worth $236M.
- Citadel Advisors's largest Q4 2016 buy was Walt Disney: 2,268,888 shares worth $236M.
- Citadel Advisors added most to Sherwin-Williams in Q4 2016, an estimated $398M increase.
- Citadel Advisors's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was Micron Technology, cutting an estimated $328M.
- Citadel Advisors fully exited Amazon in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $412M.
- Citadel Advisors's ten largest holdings make up 21% of its $99B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- Citadel Advisors opened 1,329 new positions and closed 1,304 in Q4 2016.
- Citadel Advisors's portfolio value fell 0.53% quarter-over-quarter to $99B.
Based on Citadel Advisors's 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 10 Feb 2017.