Akuna Securities LLC
Akuna Securities LLC is a broker-dealer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2011, it is a Delaware limited liability company, wholly owned by Akuna Trading LLC and ultimately Akuna Holdings LLC. The firm primarily operates as a principal trader and market maker in U.S. securities and derivatives. Registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA, Akuna Securities specializes in market making activities across a diverse set of U.S. equity and options exchanges. The firm does not conduct retail brokerage or client advisory relationships, instead focusing on proprietary trading and liquidity provision. Employee count specific to Akuna Securities LLC is not publicly reported; Akuna Group overall is estimated at several hundred employees, but this is not confirmed for this legal entity.
Investment Strategy
Akuna Securities LLC acts as a proprietary trading firm and registered market maker specializing in U.S. securities and derivative instruments. The firm's strategy centers on providing liquidity and efficiently managing risk across various public exchanges, including major options and futures venues such as CBOE, CME, and NASDAQ. Rather than serving outside clients, Akuna Securities deploys sophisticated quantitative trading models and technology-driven execution to optimize pricing and facilitate market efficiency. Its business is primarily proprietary, meaning the firm trades as principal using its own capital, rather than on behalf of clients.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (3)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | 2.13% | $433.0M | 700,767 | $588.49 | $617.85 | +$70.7M |
Q QQQ | INVESCO QQQ TR | 0.14% | $28.3M | 51,273 | $551.64 | $551.64 | +$28.3M |
I IBIT | ISHARES BITCOIN TR | 0.00% | $627.6K | 10,254 | $61.21 | $61.21 | +$627.6K |