Ken Griffin, Citadel Disclose New Positions in Norcraft Companies & JGWPT Holdings

Ken Griffin is one of the richest men in the country, and his hedge fund, Citadel Advisors, manages a boatload of assets. In a few new SEC filings this morning, Griffin was making moves into Norcraft Companies Inc (NYSE:NCFT) and JGWPT Holdings Inc (NYSE:JGW). In Norcraft, a a manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, the fund reported a 6.5% stake, and in JGWPT, which just went public, Griffin reported a 9% stake. Both companies have market caps near $300 million and Griffin’s positions are passive in nature.

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