Acadian Asset Management LLC
Acadian Asset Management LLC is a Boston-based, SEC-registered investment management firm founded in 1986. It specializes in systematic investment strategies and manages assets for institutional clients globally, delivering quantitative solutions informed by in-depth research and cutting-edge technology. The firm has over 360 employees as of 2025 and serves pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional investors.
Investment Strategy
Acadian employs a systematic, quantitative investment approach to global markets, integrating intellectual rigor, vast data, and powerful computational tools. Its philosophy emphasizes analytical clarity and broad diversification across asset classes, with investment decisions driven by empirical research and technology. The firm develops and manages diversified portfolios that harness predictive signals in equity, alternative, and multi-asset strategies, focusing on delivering consistent performance in varying market environments for institutional clients.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (1,611)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 4.39% | $2.13B | 13,471,111 | $94.43 | $157.99 | +$1.11B |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 3.07% | $1.49B | 2,989,189 | $294.65 | $497.41 | +$785.4M |
A AAPL | APPLE INC | 2.85% | $1.38B | 6,740,997 | $179.01 | $205.17 | +$324.2M |
A AMZN | AMAZON COM INC | 2.45% | $1.19B | 5,409,759 | $180.77 | $219.39 | +$322.9M |
G GOOGL | ALPHABET INC | 2.27% | $1.10B | 6,227,020 | $135.14 | $176.23 | +$251.6M |