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
|
+$462K |
| 2 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$345K |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$341K |
| 4 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$327K |
| 5 |
Amgen
AMGN
|
+$248K |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.57B |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$261M |
| 3 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$175M |
| 4 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$54.2M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$18.6M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 0.06% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.02% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 0.01% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$780B
| $3.62B | 88.49% |
19,351,017
-8,541,889
| -31% | -$1.57B |
|
|
2
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$447B
| $443M | 10.84% |
5,057,866
-2,953,445
| -37% | -$261M |
|
|
3
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$132B
| $23.3M | 0.57% |
188,145
-1,402,913
| -88% | -$175M |
|
|
4
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.01T
| $2.27M | 0.06% |
81,625
-1,861,511
| -96% | -$54.2M |
|
|
5
Amazon
AMZN
$2.49T
| $418K | 0.01% |
+24,880
| New | +$462K |
|
|
6
Qualcomm
QCOM
$176B
| $361K | 0.01% |
+4,579
| New | +$345K |
|
|
7
Intel
INTC
$453B
| $352K | 0.01% |
+13,652
| New | +$341K |
|
|
8
Gilead Sciences
GILD
$163B
| $295K | 0.01% |
+4,165
| New | +$327K |
|
|
9
Amgen
AMGN
$204B
| $252K | 0.01% |
+2,044
| New | +$248K |
|
|
10
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.06B
| – | – |
-419,175
| Closed | -$18.6M |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q1 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2014, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 10 positions worth $4.09B, down 33% from $6.08B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 100% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company) withdrew a net $2.07B in Q1 2014, closing 1 position and reducing 4 holdings. Its most notable exit was iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, an estimated $18.6M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 0.06% of assets, down from 0.88% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
Against the trend, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened a new position in Amazon worth $418K.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q1 2014 buy was Amazon: 24,880 shares worth $418K.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q1 2014 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.57B.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) fully exited iShares MSCI Brazil ETF in Q1 2014, selling an estimated $18.6M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 100% of its $4.09B portfolio in Q1 2014.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 5 new positions and closed 1 in Q1 2014.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value fell 33% quarter-over-quarter to $4.09B.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q1 2014, filed 2 May 2014.