DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank, Frankfurt Am Main
DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is the central institution for around 770 cooperative banks (Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken). It is one of Germany's largest financial institutions, providing corporate, retail, capital markets, and private banking services. Founded in 1883, DZ BANK serves as the hub of the German cooperative financial network, employing over 34,000 people worldwide as of 2025. Its diverse client base ranges from small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational corporations, institutional and private investors.
Investment Strategy
DZ BANK operates as a universal bank and the central institution for the German cooperative financial network, emphasizing customer-centric solutions for both retail and corporate clients. The firm integrates banking, asset management, insurance, and capital markets activities, targeting sustainable growth, international diversification (notably in Asia), and digital innovation such as payments, crypto offerings, and sustainability-driven finance. The bank's strategic focus includes project and trade finance, renewable energy, and sustainability advisory, supporting German industry and SMEs in their transitions. DZ BANK is also a major player in European payments processing and aims to expand its market expertise, product offerings, and digital capabilities across borders.
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Top Holdings
Equity Positions (793)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 7.83% | $7.83B | 15,750,948 | $226.72 | $497.41 | +$2.37B |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 7.62% | $7.62B | 48,254,087 | $49.04 | $157.99 | +$3.51B |
A AAPL | APPLE INC | 4.39% | $4.39B | 21,389,390 | $142.28 | $205.17 | -$1.42B |
M META | META PLATFORMS INC | 3.51% | $3.52B | 4,764,243 | $319.02 | $738.09 | +$907.8M |
A AMZN | AMAZON COM INC | 3.15% | $3.15B | 14,346,716 | $136.36 | $219.39 | +$523.0M |
Options Positions (10)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B BKNG | BOOKING HOLDINGS INC | New | Call | $416.8M | 720 | $5789.24 | $5789.24 | +720 | +$416.8M |
D DE | DEERE & CO | Sold | Call | $410.9M | 8,100 | $508.49 | $469.35 | -2,250 | -$74.3M |
D DIS | DISNEY WALT CO | New | Call | $311.7M | 25,200 | $124.01 | $124.01 | +25,200 | +$311.7M |
O ORCL | ORACLE CORP | New | Call | $277.6M | 12,600 | $218.63 | $218.63 | +12,600 | +$277.6M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | Sold | Put | $273.5M | 17,348 | $157.99 | $109.13 | -47,342 | -$419.2M |