Mizuho Markets Americas LLC
Mizuho Markets Americas LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mizuho Capital Markets LLC, registered as an SEC Over-the-Counter derivatives dealer headquartered in New York, NY. It operates as part of Mizuho Americas LLC, which is ultimately owned by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., a major global bank holding company. The firm primarily engages in the purchase and sale of equity derivatives and related trading activities. Founded as part of the broader Mizuho group, it serves institutional investors, corporates, and financial counterparties in the Americas. Employee count is not directly disclosed but is presumed to be typical of specialized trading entities integrated with larger banking operations.
Investment Strategy
Mizuho Markets Americas LLC specializes in the purchase and sale of equity derivatives, acting as an Over-the-Counter derivatives dealer. Its investment strategy centers on market making and facilitating institutional trading in equity, fixed income, and derivative instruments. The firm seeks to provide liquidity and execute complex transactions for corporates, asset managers, and other institutions, leveraging its expertise in risk management and global capital markets. As part of the Mizuho group, it focuses on robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and innovation in capital markets products.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (144)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C CSGP | COSTAR GROUP INC | 14.33% | $470.9M | 5,857,342 | $79.23 | $80.40 | -$115.5M |
F FIS | FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SV | 7.66% | $251.6M | 3,090,969 | $73.04 | $81.41 | +$74.9M |
S SHY | ISHARES TR | 6.52% | $214.3M | 2,586,103 | $82.85 | $82.86 | +$185.9M |
G GEHC | GE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES I | 5.88% | $193.2M | 2,609,000 | $74.07 | $74.07 | +$193.2M |
L LHX | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC | 4.45% | $146.4M | 583,569 | $212.48 | $250.84 | -$58.2M |
Options Positions (10)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST | Sold | Call | $194.2M | 259 | $617.85 | $559.22 | -2,857.22 | -$2.8M |
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST | Sold | Put | $25.9M | 259 | $617.85 | $558.79 | -2,857.22 | -$42.4M |
C COIN | COINBASE GLOBAL INC | New | Call | $13.6M | 1,327 | $350.49 | $350.49 | +1,327.48 | +$13.6M |
L LYV | LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT INC | New | Call | $6.9M | 16,821 | $151.28 | $151.28 | +16,820.92 | +$6.9M |
C CLSK | CLEANSPARK INC | New | Call | $5.1M | 3,017 | $11.03 | $11.03 | +3,017.15 | +$5.1M |