economy

January 2, 2026

Ken Griffin’s flagship hedge fund at Citadel rises 10.2% in volatile 2025

Citadel's flagship multistrategy Wellington fund, its largest, gained 10.2% in 2025, according to a person familiar with the firm's returns.

Ken Griffin’s flagship hedge fund at Citadel rises 10.2% in volatile 2025

TL;DR

  • Citadel's flagship Wellington fund gained 10.2% in 2025.
  • The firm's tactical trading fund rose 18.6% in 2025.
  • Citadel's fundamental equity strategy returned 14.5%.
  • Citadel's global fixed income fund advanced 9.4%.
  • The S&P 500 gained 16.4% in 2025.
  • Citadel plans to return about $5 billion of profits to clients.
  • This move is expected to reduce assets under management from $72 billion to approximately $67 billion.
  • Wellington fund has generated an annualized return of 19% since its inception in 1990.

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