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
|
+$717M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$193M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$121M |
| 4 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$22.8M |
| 5 |
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
|
+$20.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$790M |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$209M |
| 3 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$121M |
| 4 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$96.8M |
| 5 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$81.3M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 0.15% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.11% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.1% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.05% |
| 5 | Energy | 0.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
126
PUT
Lam Research
LRCX
$389B
| $60M | 0.04% |
11,290
-4,760
| -30% | -$234K |
|
127
CALL
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$40.4B
| $59.4M | 0.04% |
17,750
+9,300
| +110% | +$292K |
|
|
128
CALL
Lam Research
LRCX
$389B
| $59.1M | 0.04% |
11,130
-7,080
| -39% | -$347K |
|
129
PUT
Qualcomm
QCOM
$170B
| $59.1M | 0.04% |
4,639
+528
| +13% | +$65.6K |
|
130
PUT
Home Depot
HD
$355B
| $58.8M | 0.03% |
2,062
+458
| +29% | +$140K |
|
131
CALL
Costco
COST
$417B
| $58.4M | 0.03% |
1,189
+210
| +21% | +$103K |
|
132
PUT
Baidu
BIDU
$36.1B
| $56.9M | 0.03% |
3,698
+1,601
| +76% | +$227K |
|
133
CALL
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.99T
| $56.3M | 0.03% |
8,890
-3,910
| -31% | -$235K |
|
134
PUT
General Motors
GM
$78.4B
| $55.8M | 0.03% |
15,499
+6,404
| +70% | +$242K |
|
135
PUT
Sea Limited
SE
$80.3B
| $55.7M | 0.03% |
6,430
-2,802
| -30% | -$191K |
|
136
CALL
Pinduoduo
PDD
$129B
| $55.1M | 0.03% |
7,214
-1,066
| -13% | -$96.4K |
|
137
CALL
JD.com
JD
$43.1B
| $54.6M | 0.03% |
12,292
-1,896
| -13% | -$97.9K |
|
138
CALL
Strategy Inc
MSTR
$37.8B
| $54M | 0.03% |
19,350
-16,190
| -46% | -$395K |
|
139
PUT
Zoom
ZM
$31.1B
| $53M | 0.03% |
7,360
+785
| +12% | +$56.6K |
|
140
CALL
Airbnb
ABNB
$111B
| $52.4M | 0.03% |
4,288
-1,135
| -21% | -$130K |
|
141
PUT
Roblox
RBLX
$26.2B
| $51.7M | 0.03% |
11,992
+2,004
| +20% | +$76.6K |
|
142
CALL
Starbucks
SBUX
$121B
| $51.3M | 0.03% |
+5,065
| New | +$527K |
|
143
PUT
Proshares UltraShort Technology
REW
$3.86M
| $50.8M | 0.03% |
2,686
+69
| +3% | +$9.55K |
|
144
PUT
First Solar
FSLR
$25.9B
| $49M | 0.03% |
+2,296
| New | +$419K |
|
|
145
PUT
Pinduoduo
PDD
$129B
| $47.1M | 0.03% |
6,157
+926
| +18% | +$83.7K |
|
146
PUT
Intel
INTC
$493B
| $45.5M | 0.03% |
14,182
-477
| -3% | -$13.5K |
|
147
PUT
lululemon athletica
LULU
$14.2B
| $45.5M | 0.03% |
+1,270
| New | +$398K |
|
|
148
CALL
Proshares UltraShort Technology
REW
$3.86M
| $45.4M | 0.03% |
2,259
-976
| -30% | -$135K |
|
|
149
CALL
Intel
INTC
$493B
| $45.3M | 0.03% |
14,103
+308
| +2% | +$8.73K |
|
150
CALL
Pfizer
PFE
$151B
| $45.1M | 0.03% |
11,170
+1,445
| +15% | +$62.4K |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q1 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2023, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 355 positions worth $169B, up 27% from $132B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 72% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q1 2023 filing shows 61 new, 145 increased, 125 reduced and 24 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class C: 1,248,482 shares worth $126M. The largest sale was Invesco QQQ Trust, an estimated $790M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 0.15% of assets, down from 0.29% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q1 2023 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class C: 1,248,482 shares worth $126M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q1 2023, an estimated $717M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q1 2023 reduction was Meta Platforms (Facebook), cutting an estimated $96.8M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) fully exited Invesco QQQ Trust in Q1 2023, selling an estimated $790M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 72% of its $169B portfolio in Q1 2023.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 61 new positions and closed 24 in Q1 2023.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value rose 27% quarter-over-quarter to $169B.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q1 2023, filed 22 May 2023.