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
|
+$1.17B |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$740M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$143M |
| 4 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$130M |
| 5 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$80.1M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$62.6M |
| 2 |
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
SQQQ
|
+$34.5M |
| 3 |
XYZ
Block Inc
XYZ
|
+$20.2M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$17.3M |
| 5 |
Lockheed Martin
LMT
|
+$13.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 0.29% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.24% |
| 3 | Financials | 0.15% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.1% |
| 5 | Industrials | 0.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
PUT
Trade Desk
TTD
$6.29B
| $23.4M | 0.02% |
5,229
-2,775
| -35% | -$141K |
|
177
CALL
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$40.7B
| $23.4M | 0.02% |
8,450
+4,900
| +138% | +$146K |
|
178
CALL
iShares Morningstar Value ETF
ILCV
$1.36B
| $23.2M | 0.02% |
+3,152
| New | +$197K |
|
179
CALL
Upstart Holdings
UPST
$2.94B
| $22.6M | 0.02% |
17,149
+5,548
| +48% | +$107K |
|
180
CALL
Merck
MRK
$323B
| $21.7M | 0.02% |
1,954
-1,247
| -39% | -$127K |
|
|
181
CALL
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$139B
| $21.2M | 0.02% |
437
-1,403
| -76% | -$652K |
|
182
PUT
Palantir
PLTR
$421B
| $20.9M | 0.02% |
32,644
-4,817
| -13% | -$36.5K |
|
|
XYZ
183
Block Inc
XYZ
$47.5B
| $20.7M | 0.02% |
329,709
-327,600
| -50% | -$20.2M |
|
184
PUT
ASML
ASML
$666B
| $20.7M | 0.02% |
380
-66
| -15% | -$34.6K |
|
185
CALL
Snap
SNAP
$9.05B
| $20.7M | 0.02% |
23,131
-6,126
| -21% | -$60.4K |
|
|
186
Merck
MRK
$323B
| $20.7M | 0.02% |
186,155
+97,397
| +110% | +$9.96M |
|
187
CALL
Oracle
ORCL
$435B
| $20.5M | 0.02% |
2,515
-1,238
| -33% | -$94.1K |
|
188
PUT
Pfizer
PFE
$154B
| $20.5M | 0.02% |
3,997
-4,817
| -55% | -$231K |
|
|
189
PUT
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$40.7B
| $19.8M | 0.02% |
7,150
+2,450
| +52% | +$73.2K |
|
|
190
CALL
Trade Desk
TTD
$6.29B
| $19.7M | 0.01% |
4,403
+268
| +6% | +$13.6K |
|
191
PUT
Pinterest
PINS
$13.8B
| $19.7M | 0.01% |
8,115
+477
| +6% | +$11.4K |
|
192
CALL
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
$146M
| $19.5M | 0.01% |
868
-181
| -17% | -$49.6K |
|
193
CALL
Cloudflare
NET
$111B
| $19.4M | 0.01% |
4,304
+1,162
| +37% | +$57.5K |
|
194
CALL
ARK Innovation ETF
ARKK
$6.37B
| $19.3M | 0.01% |
6,199
-10,885
| -64% | -$389K |
|
|
195
PUT
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$139B
| $19.1M | 0.01% |
393
-1,617
| -80% | -$751K |
|
196
PUT
United Airlines
UAL
$40.2B
| $18.9M | 0.01% |
5,034
-2,486
| -33% | -$101K |
|
|
PARA
197
PUT
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $18.4M | 0.01% |
10,924
+149
| +1% | +$2.74K |
|
|
198
CALL
Pinterest
PINS
$13.8B
| $18.3M | 0.01% |
7,573
-3,259
| -30% | -$77.7K |
|
199
CALL
Applied Materials
AMAT
$415B
| $18.3M | 0.01% |
1,885
+374
| +25% | +$35.9K |
|
200
PUT
Futu Holdings
FUTU
$15.2B
| $18.3M | 0.01% |
4,502
+375
| +9% | +$18.3K |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q4 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2022, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 313 positions worth $132B, down 17% from $160B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 71% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q4 2022 filing shows 26 new, 73 increased, 195 reduced and 19 closed positions. Its largest new stake was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust: 3,038,663 shares worth $1.16B. The largest sale was Alibaba, an estimated $62.6M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 0.29% of assets, up from 0.14% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q4 2022 buy was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust: 3,038,663 shares worth $1.16B.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to Alphabet (Google) Class A in Q4 2022, an estimated $143M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q4 2022 reduction was Block Inc, cutting an estimated $20.2M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) fully exited Alibaba in Q4 2022, selling an estimated $62.6M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 71% of its $132B portfolio in Q4 2022.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 26 new positions and closed 19 in Q4 2022.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value fell 17% quarter-over-quarter to $132B.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q4 2022, filed 13 Feb 2023.