CTC (Chicago Trading Company) Portfolio holdings
CTC LLC, commonly known as Chicago Trading Company, was founded in 1995 by Rick Lane and Peter Ryan and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, operating as a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives, particularly options and futures, across major U.S. exchanges like the CME and CBOE. With a workforce of around 350-400 employees, CTC leverages advanced technology and quantitative strategies to provide liquidity and execute high-volume trades in equities, commodities, and fixed income, evolving from its origins on Chicago’s trading floors to a modern, collaborative office environment. Known for its innovative culture, the firm emphasizes teamwork between traders, quants, and technologists to tackle complex market challenges, maintaining a competitive edge in the fast-paced world of electronic trading. Privately held and low-profile, CTC has grown into a significant player in the financial markets, focusing on integrity, ingenuity, and cutting-edge problem-solving.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$195M |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$155M |
| 3 |
Goldman Sachs
GS
|
+$115M |
| 4 |
Palantir
PLTR
|
+$84.6M |
| 5 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$75.4M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$193M |
| 2 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$166M |
| 3 |
Micron Technology
MU
|
+$117M |
| 4 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$117M |
| 5 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$64.8M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous | 99.58% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.21% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.1% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.09% |
| 5 | Industrials | 0.02% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$810B
| $45.8B | 14.48% |
613,190
+42,735
| +7% | +$31M |
2017 Q3
35 quarters
|
|
|
2
CALL
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$810B
| $43.4B | 13.73% |
581,471
+138,832
| +31% | +$101M |
2017 Q3
35 quarters
|
|
3
CALL
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$475B
| $26.8B | 8.47% |
363,899
+89,282
| +33% | +$61.4M |
2017 Q4
34 quarters
|
|
|
4
PUT
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$475B
| $25.8B | 8.17% |
350,749
+80,892
| +30% | +$55.7M |
2017 Q4
34 quarters
|
|
|
5
CALL
Micron Technology
MU
$993B
| $17.8B | 5.64% |
154,531
+92,981
| +151% | +$69.7M |
2021 Q3
19 quarters
|
|
|
6
PUT
Micron Technology
MU
$993B
| $13.9B | 4.4% |
120,488
+63,933
| +113% | +$47.9M |
2021 Q3
19 quarters
|
|
7
CALL
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$135B
| $12B | 3.79% |
325,548
-114,929
| -26% | -$47.6M |
2024 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
8
PUT
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
$17B
| $10B | 3.16% |
406,708
-24,262
| -6% | -$1.94M |
2024 Q1
9 quarters
|
|
|
9
CALL
Tesla
TSLA
$1.47T
| $7.6B | 2.4% |
180,753
-2,582
| -1% | -$1.03M |
2017 Q3
35 quarters
|
|
|
10
PUT
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$135B
| $7.14B | 2.26% |
193,864
-71,652
| -27% | -$29.7M |
2024 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
11
CALL
NVIDIA
NVDA
$5.09T
| $6.09B | 1.93% |
304,250
+23,279
| +8% | +$4.79M |
2017 Q4
34 quarters
|
|
|
12
CALL
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$3.88T
| $5.89B | 1.86% |
165,646
+34,457
| +26% | +$12.3M |
2018 Q4
30 quarters
|
|
|
13
CALL
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
$17B
| $5.7B | 1.8% |
211,132
-11,822
| -5% | -$946K |
2024 Q1
9 quarters
|
|
|
14
CALL
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
$844B
| $5.38B | 1.7% |
92,638
+26,071
| +39% | +$10.7M |
2021 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
|
15
PUT
Tesla
TSLA
$1.47T
| $4.97B | 1.57% |
118,254
-5,065
| -4% | -$2.01M |
2017 Q3
35 quarters
|
|
|
16
PUT
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$3.88T
| $4.76B | 1.5% |
133,877
+18,624
| +16% | +$6.66M |
2018 Q4
30 quarters
|
|
|
17
PUT
NVIDIA
NVDA
$5.09T
| $4.43B | 1.4% |
221,572
+8,213
| +4% | +$1.69M |
2017 Q4
34 quarters
|
|
18
CALL
Microsoft
MSFT
$3.89T
| $4.4B | 1.39% |
117,880
+57,459
| +95% | +$23.2M |
2019 Q1
29 quarters
|
|
|
19
PUT
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
$844B
| $4.22B | 1.34% |
72,707
+11,542
| +19% | +$4.73M |
2021 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
20
CALL
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
$1.64T
| $3.58B | 1.13% |
63,572
+14,672
| +30% | +$8.97M |
2017 Q3
35 quarters
|
|
21
PUT
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
SMH
$63.9B
| $3.29B | 1.04% |
50,118
+39,420
| +368% | +$21.5M |
2026 Q1
1 quarter
|
|
22
CALL
Apple
AAPL
$5.07T
| $3.28B | 1.04% |
113,323
+34,032
| +43% | +$9.7M |
2017 Q4
34 quarters
|
|
|
23
PUT
Microsoft
MSFT
$3.89T
| $3.24B | 1.03% |
86,938
+34,117
| +65% | +$13.8M |
2019 Q1
29 quarters
|
|
|
24
CALL
Amazon
AMZN
$2.68T
| $3.17B | 1% |
132,993
+38,291
| +40% | +$9.6M |
2017 Q4
34 quarters
|
|
|
25
PUT
Apple
AAPL
$5.07T
| $2.82B | 0.89% |
97,501
+23,172
| +31% | +$6.63M |
2017 Q4
34 quarters
|
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q2 2026 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2026, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 142 positions worth $316B, up 46% from $217B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 67% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q2 2026 filing shows 30 new, 61 increased, 37 reduced and 14 closed positions. Its largest new stake was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust: 268,957 shares worth $201M. The largest sale was Alphabet (Google) Class C, an estimated $193M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Miscellaneous at 100% of assets, down from 100% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q2 2026 buy was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust: 268,957 shares worth $201M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to Amazon in Q2 2026, an estimated $155M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q2 2026 reduction was TSMC, cutting an estimated $166M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) fully exited Alphabet (Google) Class C in Q2 2026, selling an estimated $193M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 67% of its $316B portfolio in Q2 2026.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 30 new positions and closed 14 in Q2 2026.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value rose 46% quarter-over-quarter to $316B.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q2 2026, filed 13 Aug 2026.