Hedge Fund Analysis2026-02-11·HedgeTrack Research

What Is Citadel Buying? Q4 2025 13F Analysis

Ken Griffin's Citadel Advisors manages over $600B in assets. Here's what they're buying and selling heading into 2026.

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What Is Citadel Buying? Q4 2025 13F Analysis

Ken Griffin's Citadel Advisors just filed their Q4 2025 13F, revealing a portfolio worth over $654 billion in U.S. equities. As one of the world's largest hedge funds, Citadel's moves are closely watched by institutional and retail investors alike.

Key Highlights

Portfolio Overview

  • Total AUM: $654.7B (up from $626B in Q3 2025)
  • Number of Holdings: 15,000+ positions
  • Top Sector: Technology (28% of portfolio)
  • Biggest New Positions

    Based on our analysis of the 13F filing, here are Citadel's largest new buys:

  • NVIDIA (NVDA) - Added $2.1B in new shares
  • Microsoft (MSFT) - Increased position by $1.8B
  • Meta Platforms (META) - New $1.4B position
  • Notable Sells

    Citadel trimmed several positions this quarter:

  • Apple (AAPL) - Reduced by $900M
  • Tesla (TSLA) - Sold $750M worth
  • Amazon (AMZN) - Trimmed by $500M
  • What Does This Mean?

    Citadel's moves suggest a continued rotation into AI infrastructure plays while taking profits on mega-cap consumer tech. The fund appears to be positioning for:

  • Continued AI infrastructure spending
  • Potential weakness in consumer discretionary
  • Higher interest rates persisting longer
  • Track Citadel's Holdings

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    View Citadel's Full Holdings →

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    Disclaimer: This analysis is based on 13F filings which have a 45-day delay. Holdings may have changed since the filing date. This is not investment advice.

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