Squarepoint Ops LLC
Squarepoint OPS LLC is a leading hedge fund and quantitative investment manager headquartered in New York, NY. Founded in 2014 as part of a spin-out from Barclays, the firm is now privately held and led by its original nQuant founding partners. Squarepoint specializes in systematic, quantitative trading and investment strategies across global markets, utilizing advanced mathematical modeling, big data analytics, and cutting-edge technology. The company operates globally, fostering a collaborative environment among its 218+ employees, who are primarily experts in quantitative investment management, technology, and trading operations. Squarepoint serves institutional clients and high-net-worth investors with both pooled and non-pooled investment vehicles.
Investment Strategy
Squarepoint OPS LLC employs a systematic, quantitative approach across a diversified array of asset classes and trading frequencies in global markets. Their investment strategy is grounded in scientific research, leveraging historical market data to backtest and develop proprietary trading algorithms. The firm places a strong emphasis on technological innovation, automation, and big data, involving mathematicians and data scientists to identify market inefficiencies for alpha generation. Investments may include equities, futures, options, and foreign exchange. Squarepoint focuses on continuous research and adaptation, supporting a robust, multi-strategy platform aimed at delivering consistent high-quality returns while actively managing risk and diversification.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (2,638)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I IVV | ISHARES TR | 4.94% | $4.75B | 7,647,923 | $562.45 | $620.90 | +$752.2M |
A AAPL | APPLE INC | 1.12% | $1.07B | 5,228,340 | $223.33 | $205.17 | -$493.6M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 1.02% | $977.6M | 6,187,426 | $116.22 | $157.99 | +$324.9M |
A AMZN | AMAZON COM INC | 0.87% | $840.0M | 3,828,781 | $200.34 | $219.39 | +$505.3M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 0.68% | $653.3M | 1,313,308 | $383.29 | $497.41 | -$1.12B |
Options Positions (10)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q QQQ | INVESCO QQQ TR | Bought | Call | $2.54B | 45,979 | $551.64 | $506.50 | +24,142 | +$1.51B |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | Sold | Put | $2.27B | 143,749 | $157.99 | $101.90 | -14,019 | +$561.2M |
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | Bought | Put | $2.01B | 32,584 | $617.85 | $574.73 | +1,725 | +$287.0M |
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | Sold | Call | $1.98B | 31,983 | $617.85 | $573.75 | -907 | +$136.2M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | Sold | Call | $1.09B | 68,757 | $157.99 | $110.43 | -35,598 | -$44.7M |