Is Visa (V) Ken Griffin's Top Pick?

While Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) remains the billionaire’s largest position, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) ranks 5^th on the list of Ken Griffin’s top holdings with a 0.16% portfolio share ($1.04 billion). We recently published a list of youngest hedge fund billionaires and their top stock picks.

On February 5, 2026, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) introduced Visa & Main, a new platform with a U.S. focus that aims to strengthen small business growth by addressing enduring barriers related to digital adoption, customer reach, and capital access.

Targeting undercapitalized entrepreneurs at a time when 43% of small businesses report financing challenges, the initiative’s centerpiece is a $100 million working capital facility that was introduced in partnership with community lender Lendistry. The platform supports Visa’s plan to increase acceptance, transaction volumes, and long-term network stickiness by strengthening engagement throughout the merchant ecosystem.

In addition to providing funding, Visa & Main combines digital tools and marketing assistance to help small businesses profit from high-traffic events, such as the FIFA World Cup 2026, for which Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is the official payment technology partner. Furthermore, the program encourages wider use of fraud prevention, digital payments, and expense management tools, all of which have the potential to increase usage throughout Visa’s network. Altogether, Visa & Main remains strongly positioned to support long-term payment flows throughout economic cycles and helps small businesses grow.

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) offers global digital payment services, facilitating secure transactions between consumers, merchants, and institutions via its extensive network of cards and payment solutions that support global commerce and money movement.

Note: MSFT is Citadel LLC’s top holding, accounting for 0.31% share of the firm’s total portfolio, equivalent to $2.06 billion.

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