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BUSINESS · AUG 5, 2026

Citadel Hedge Fund Returns Jump to 12% After AI Deal

Citadel increased its flagship fund's year-to-date returns to 12% following a strategic transaction with Situational Awareness.

The multistrategy hedge fund Citadel LLC saw its flagship fund's year-to-date returns climb from approximately 5% to 12% following a deal with Situational Awareness. This transaction resulted in a nearly 6% jump in monthly returns for the firm led by Kenneth C. Griffin.

Situational Awareness maintains over $10 billion in assets, including private stocks and a significant stake in the AI company Anthropic. While Citadel benefited from this specific deal, other hedge funds with high artificial intelligence exposure suffered monthly losses. Whale Rock Capital Management reportedly saw its returns drop by 22% for the month, and Coatue Management, L.L.C. fell 8%, marking its worst monthly performance in over a year.


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Citadel LLCKenneth C. GriffinSituational AwarenessWhale Rock Capital ManagementCoatue Management, L.L.C.

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