Ken Griffin’s hedge fund Citadel posts double-digit returns in 2023, however lags the broader market

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin’s varied hedge fund methods all posted double-digit returns for 2023, however they did not beat the broader market.

Citadel’s multistrategy Wellington fund gained 15.3% final yr, in accordance with an individual aware of the returns. The flagship fund had loved a stellar 2022 with a 38% achieve, marking its finest yr on report.

The Miami-based agency’s tactical buying and selling fund gained 14.8% in 2023, whereas its equities fund, which makes use of an extended/quick technique, returned 11.6%, the particular person stated. Citadel’s international mounted revenue was a relative underperformer on the agency, returning 10.9% final yr, in accordance with the particular person.

The inventory market pulled off a surprisingly sturdy 2023 with the S&P 500 climbing 24% on the yr. Danger property loved an enormous reduction rally because the economic system remained resilient and inflation cooled, whereas the Federal Reserve signaled an finish to price hikes and forecasted price cuts later this yr. The market additionally endured a regional banking disaster in addition to wars in Ukraine and the Center East.

Nonetheless, the volatility and the tough macroenvironment made it tough for sure hedge fund methods to beat the market. Hedge funds on common gained nearly 4.4% in 2023 by way of November, in accordance with analysis agency HFR.

Citadel is returning all of 2023’s $7 billion in income to traders and the agency has handed again about $25 billion to traders since 2018, the particular person stated. The monetary large has about $58 billion in property below administration.

Citadel declined to remark.

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