Ken Griffin Citadel Advisors
Ken Griffin founded Citadel, one of the world’s largest and most successful hedge funds. Starting his trading career from his Harvard dorm room at a young age, Griffin quickly developed a keen sense for markets and built Citadel into a global powerhouse with billions in assets under management. Known for his quantitative and technology-driven strategies, Griffin has also made headlines for significant philanthropic contributions, supporting causes in education, the arts, and public institutions. Over the years, he has earned recognition as one of the preeminent figures in modern finance.
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
$20.6B
| $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
$120B
| $28.3M | 0.03% |
829,200
+308,000
| +59% | +$10.5M |
|
604
PUT
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$323B
| $28.2M | 0.03% |
1,353,600
+6,000
| +0.4% | +$144K |
|
605
PUT
Abbott
ABT
$193B
| $28.2M | 0.03% |
733,900
+63,900
| +10% | +$2.53M |
|
606
CALL
Kohl's
KSS
$2.22B
| $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
$58.7B
| $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
$27.2B
| $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
$10.7B
| $27.9M | 0.03% |
1,155,456
+265,457
| +30% | +$6.2M |
|
613
CALL
Oracle
ORCL
$450B
| $27.9M | 0.03% |
724,600
-313,900
| -30% | -$12.3M |
|
614
CALL
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.1B
| $27.8M | 0.03% |
964,500
+74,800
| +8% | +$2.07M |
|
615
iShares S&P 100 ETF
OEF
$20.6B
| $27.8M | 0.03% |
279,917
-24,045
| -8% | -$2.33M |
|
616
PUT
Constellation Brands
STZ
$23.3B
| $27.8M | 0.03% |
181,300
+44,700
| +33% | +$7.1M |
|
617
Sun Communities
SUI
$14.6B
| $27.7M | 0.03% |
361,853
+159,097
| +78% | +$11.9M |
|
618
PUT
Domino's
DPZ
$11.6B
| $27.7M | 0.03% |
174,000
+79,500
| +84% | +$12.9M |
|
619
Amphenol
APH
$204B
| $27.7M | 0.03% |
1,648,900
+322,888
| +24% | +$5.38M |
|
|
B
620
PUT
Barrick Mining
B
$67.3B
| $27.7M | 0.03% |
1,732,400
+791,500
| +84% | +$12.5M |
|
621
Patterson-UTI
PTEN
$4.16B
| $27.7M | 0.03% |
1,027,647
-2,109,016
| -67% | -$52.1M |
|
622
CALL
Wheaton Precious Metals
WPM
$59.9B
| $27.6M | 0.03% |
1,431,200
+298,700
| +26% | +$6.23M |
|
623
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF
XME
$4.46B
| $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
$24B
| $27.6M | 0.03% |
858,600
+240,300
| +39% | +$8.43M |
|
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Ken Griffin's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, Ken Griffin 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.
Ken Griffin 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, Ken Griffin opened a new position in Walt Disney worth $236M.
- Ken Griffin's largest Q4 2016 buy was Walt Disney: 2,268,888 shares worth $236M.
- Ken Griffin added most to Sherwin-Williams in Q4 2016, an estimated $398M increase.
- Ken Griffin's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was Micron Technology, cutting an estimated $328M.
- Ken Griffin fully exited Amazon in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $412M.
- Ken Griffin's ten largest holdings make up 21% of its $99B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- Ken Griffin opened 1,329 new positions and closed 1,304 in Q4 2016.
- Ken Griffin'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.