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<ul><li>Ken Griffin’s Citadel reported $875.01 billion in U.S. securities on its latest 13F, a figure that makes the hedge fund’s portfolio appear far larger than its actual equity holdings.</li><li>Roughly four-fifths of the filing consists of options, leaving $171.76 billion in disclosed equity positions.</li><li>The distinction matters because several different figures are used to describe Citadel’s size. </li></ul>

Ken Griffin’s Citadel reported $875.01 billion in U.S. securities on its latest 13F, a figure that makes the hedge fund’s portfolio appear far larger than its actual equity holdings.Roughly four-fifths of the filing consists of options, leaving $171.76 billion in disclosed equity positions.The distinction matters because several different figures are used to describe Citadel’s size. 

Ken Griffin Portfolio: Citadel Top Holdings (Q2 2026)

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<ul><li>In this edition: • E-commerce & Logistics | Amazon plans to invest EUR 15bn in the 2026-2028 period in France</li></ul>

In this edition: • E-commerce & Logistics | Amazon plans to invest EUR 15bn in the 2026-2028 period in France

Amazon.com Inc - What's News in Amsterdam - 11 May (E-commerce & Logistics)

<ul><li>Green Ash Horizon Fund fell 10.02% in July, sharply underperforming the MSCI World’s 0.51% gain as a broad momentum unwind hit technology and AI-related stocks.</li><li>The sell-off proved particularly severe in semiconductors, which fell 20% after gaining 88% over the preceding three months.</li><li>Despite the correction, hedge fund manager James Sanders remains constructive on the fundamental outlook and continues to see strong long-term potential in AI infrastructure.</li></ul>

Green Ash Horizon Fund fell 10.02% in July, sharply underperforming the MSCI World’s 0.51% gain as a broad momentum unwind hit technology and AI-related stocks.The sell-off proved particularly severe in semiconductors, which fell 20% after gaining 88% over the preceding three months.Despite the correction, hedge fund manager James Sanders remains constructive on the fundamental outlook and continues to see strong long-term potential in AI infrastructure.

Green Ash Horizon Fund Falls 10% in July as AI and Semiconductor Momentum Reverses

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<ul><li>Valuation in Retail Sales diverging — Walmart (WMT) bricks and mortar seller with 82% in-store sales &amp; 18% online) VS Amazon (AMZN) with 95% online &amp; 5% in-store):</li><li>Walmart with a bonkers 45.8x forward P/E as it hit $1 trillion market capitalisation — also now trading at 3x its average (pre-2024) EV/EBIT multiple and 65x P/FCF for a business that grew revenues less than 4% CAGR for the last decade</li><li>Amazon with a colling 27.4x forward P/E</li></ul>

Valuation in Retail Sales diverging — Walmart (WMT) bricks and mortar seller with 82% in-store sales &amp; 18% online) VS Amazon (AMZN) with 95% online &amp; 5% in-store):Walmart with a bonkers 45.8x forward P/E as it hit $1 trillion market capitalisation — also now trading at 3x its average (pre-2024) EV/EBIT multiple and 65x P/FCF for a business that grew revenues less than 4% CAGR for the last decadeAmazon with a colling 27.4x forward P/E

Amazon Vs Walmart, Retail Sales & Banks + Investment Themes by Decades

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<li>Ahold Delhaize | Albert Heijn Belgium did not violate the law Albert Heijn did not breach competition or consumer protection laws with its high-profile ‘2+5’ discount promotions, according to an investigation ordered by Belgian Consumer Protection Minister Rob Beenders.</li>
<li>The probe found no evidence of selling below cost or misleading promotions despite complaints about empty shelves and unclear conditions.</li>
<li>Authorities will continue monitoring pricing strategies to ensure transparency and prevent cross-subsidization through price increases on other products.</li>
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Ahold Delhaize | Albert Heijn Belgium did not violate the law Albert Heijn did not breach competition or consumer protection laws with its high-profile ‘2+5’ discount promotions, according to an investigation ordered by Belgian Consumer Protection Minister Rob Beenders.
The probe found no evidence of selling below cost or misleading promotions despite complaints about empty shelves and unclear conditions.
Authorities will continue monitoring pricing strategies to ensure transparency and prevent cross-subsidization through price increases on other products.


United States

Amazon.com, Inc. is an online retailer that offers a wide range of products. The Company's products include books, music, videotapes, computers, electronics, home and garden, and numerous other products.  Amazon offers personalized shopping services, Web-based credit card payment, and direct shipping to customers.

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Ken Griffin Portfolio: Citadel Top Holdings (Q2 2026)

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Amazon.com Inc - What's News in Amsterdam - 11 May (E-commerce & Logistics)

In this edition: • E-commerce & Logistics | Amazon plans to invest EUR 15bn in the 2026-2028 period in France

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Green Ash Horizon Fund Falls 10% in July as AI and Semiconductor Momentum Reverses

Green Ash Horizon Fund fell 10.02% in July, sharply underperforming the MSCI World’s 0.51% gain as a broad momentum unwind hit technology and...

Hedge Fund Alpha

Amazon Vs Walmart, Retail Sales & Banks + Investment Themes by Decades

Walmart with a bonkers 45.8x forward P/E as it hit $1 trillion market capitalisation — also now trading at 3x its average (pre-2024) EV/EBIT multiple

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What's News in Amsterdam

Albert Heijn Belgium did not violate the law Albert Heijn did not breach competition or consumer protection laws with its high-profile ‘2+5’...

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