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 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$545M |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$482M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$276M |
| 4 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$199M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$187M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$414M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$89.1M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$75.7M |
| 4 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$69.9M |
| 5 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$50.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.67% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.47% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 0.27% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.05% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
PUT
Bank of America
BAC
$447B
| $89.3M | 0.04% |
+21,675
| New | +$978K |
|
102
CALL
TSMC
TSM
$2.17T
| $89M | 0.04% |
8,541
+5,089
| +147% | +$595K |
|
103
CALL
Rivian
RIVN
$23.7B
| $88.3M | 0.04% |
17,586
+13,975
| +387% | +$850K |
|
104
CALL
Mercado Libre
MELI
$92.5B
| $82.3M | 0.04% |
693
+554
| +399% | +$603K |
|
105
CALL
State Street SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF
SPTS
$6.1B
| $82.2M | 0.04% |
6,121
+5,338
| +682% | +$161K |
|
106
CALL
Micron Technology
MU
$972B
| $82M | 0.04% |
10,535
+2,545
| +32% | +$217K |
|
107
PUT
Goldman Sachs
GS
$301B
| $81.3M | 0.04% |
+2,464
| New | +$870K |
|
108
CALL
Uber
UBER
$159B
| $79.4M | 0.04% |
22,281
+15,985
| +254% | +$575K |
|
109
PUT
Intel
INTC
$492B
| $78M | 0.03% |
+15,745
| New | +$780K |
|
110
Alibaba
BABA
$317B
| $74.6M | 0.03% |
685,527
+635,790
| +1,278% | +$73.2M |
|
111
CALL
Airbnb
ABNB
$111B
| $73.8M | 0.03% |
4,298
+2,435
| +131% | +$388K |
|
112
PUT
Mastercard
MA
$493B
| $72M | 0.03% |
2,018
+1,505
| +293% | +$541K |
|
|
113
PUT
State Street SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF
SPTS
$6.1B
| $68.6M | 0.03% |
5,109
+715
| +16% | +$21.5K |
|
114
PUT
ExxonMobil
XOM
$657B
| $68.3M | 0.03% |
8,275
+7,756
| +1,494% | +$603K |
|
115
PUT
Snowflake
SNOW
$116B
| $66.9M | 0.03% |
2,928
+80
| +3% | +$20.7K |
|
116
CALL
Costco
COST
$423B
| $66.9M | 0.03% |
+1,163
| New | +$610K |
|
117
CALL
Upstart Holdings
UPST
$2.94B
| $66.6M | 0.03% |
6,109
+4,805
| +368% | +$554K |
|
118
PUT
General Motors
GM
$77.2B
| $65.7M | 0.03% |
15,039
+10,463
| +229% | +$522K |
|
119
PUT
Ford
F
$55.8B
| $65.2M | 0.03% |
38,581
-30,674
| -44% | -$583K |
|
120
CALL
Strategy Inc
MSTR
$38.3B
| $64.7M | 0.03% |
13,330
-54,150
| -80% | -$2.34M |
|
|
121
Micron Technology
MU
$972B
| $63.5M | 0.03% |
815,278
-48,786
| -6% | -$4.16M |
|
|
XYZ
122
Block Inc
XYZ
$47.5B
| $62.6M | 0.03% |
+461,621
| New | +$55.9M |
|
123
PUT
Morgan Stanley
MS
$338B
| $62M | 0.03% |
+7,096
| New | +$685K |
|
|
124
CALL
Goldman Sachs
GS
$301B
| $61.8M | 0.03% |
+1,872
| New | +$661K |
|
|
125
CALL
Bank of America
BAC
$447B
| $61.7M | 0.03% |
+14,976
| New | +$676K |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q1 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2022, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 316 positions worth $224B, down 4.4% from $234B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 66% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q1 2022 filing shows 73 new, 142 increased, 73 reduced and 28 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Apple: 1,639,782 shares worth $286M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $414M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.67% of assets, up from 0.21% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q1 2022 buy was Apple: 1,639,782 shares worth $286M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to Amazon in Q1 2022, an estimated $545M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q1 2022 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $414M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) fully exited iShares Russell 2000 ETF in Q1 2022, selling an estimated $69.9M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 66% of its $224B portfolio in Q1 2022.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 73 new positions and closed 28 in Q1 2022.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value fell 4.4% quarter-over-quarter to $224B.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q1 2022, filed 9 May 2022.