Mizuho Securities USA LLC
Mizuho Securities USA LLC is a leading U.S. investment banking and securities firm based in New York, NY. It operates as the U.S. broker-dealer arm of Mizuho Financial Group, providing investment banking, capital markets, and securities services to institutional clients. The firm primarily serves corporations, financial institutions, and government entities. It is part of a global network under the Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. umbrella, which was originally established in 1917. Employee count for the USA entity is not published; the global securities business counts approximately 6,800 employees as of mid-2025.
Investment Strategy
Mizuho Securities USA LLC focuses on providing investment banking, capital markets, and securities services, specializing in sophisticated financial solutions for corporate, institutional, and government clients. Its approach integrates global reach with local market expertise, emphasizing both primary and secondary market activities across equities and fixed income, as well as strategic advisory services. The firm's philosophy centers on risk management, client-centric advisory, and tailored execution to facilitate access to both U.S. and international capital markets.
Latest 13F Filing Activity
Mizuho Securities USA LLC filed their most recent 13F report on Sep 30, 2025 disclosing 599 equity positions and 1 options positions with a total 13F market value of $5B. The fund increased holdings in Nvidia Corporation, Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc. among other positions. Mizuho Securities USA LLC reduced exposure to SPDR S&P 500 Etf TR, SPDR Series Trust, Ares Acquisition Corp. II among others.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (599)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 6.27% | $309.5M | 1,777,136 | $159.46 | $186.58 | +$43.3M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 5.56% | $274.3M | 541,383 | $498.46 | $517.95 | +$18.8M |
A AAPL | APPLE INC | 5.08% | $250.9M | 1,080,876 | $207.40 | $254.63 | +$39.1M |
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | 3.36% | $165.9M | 251,169 | $617.85 | $666.18 | -$69.6M |
A AMZN | AMAZON COM INC | 3.28% | $161.9M | 706,853 | $219.40 | $219.57 | +$18.6M |
Options Positions (1)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q QQQ | INVESCO QQQ TR | Bought | Put | $132.4K | 2,000 | $600.37 | $600.32 | +1,998 | -$82.0K |