NEW YORK, Nov 6, 2025 – Citadel’s flagship Wellington fund delivered a 1.8% return in October, pushing the fund’s year-to-date performance to 6.8%, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Other funds managed by the Miami-based hedge fund, founded by billionaire Ken Griffin, also posted positive returns. The Global Equities fund slightly outperformed Wall Street’s main benchmark, rising 2.3% in October and 10.4% year-to-date through October 31, the source said. By comparison, the S&P 500 climbed 2.2% last month.

Citadel Fund Highlights – October 2025

• Tactical Trading fund: +2.7% in October, +13.4% YTD
• Global Fixed Income fund: +1.1% in October, +7.3% YTD

The source requested anonymity as the return figures are confidential.

Other major hedge funds, including Millennium Management and Balyasny Asset Management, also recorded gains in October. Hedge fund capital globally reached nearly $5 trillion in Q3 2025, with a decade-high number of active funds, according to Hedge Fund Research. The surge coincides with $34 billion in new investor allocations in Q3, marking the largest quarterly inflow since Q3 2007.

Citadel’s October performance reinforces its reputation as a leading player in hedge fund management, delivering consistent returns across multiple strategies including equities, tactical trading, and fixed income.