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 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$108M |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$5.45M |
| 3 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$3.08M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$145M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$101M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$2.53M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 6.63% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$455B
| $111M | 85.72% |
+1,066,902
| New | +$108M |
|
|
2
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.05B
| $8.67M | 6.68% |
235,797
+134,157
| +132% | +$5.45M |
|
|
3
Netflix
NFLX
$292B
| $8.61M | 6.63% |
1,756,930
+573,020
| +48% | +$3.08M |
|
|
4
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$131B
| $1.26M | 0.97% |
10,948
-1,256,178
| -99% | -$145M |
|
|
5
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$3.9T
| – | – |
-86,236
| Closed | -$2.53M |
|
|
6
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$778B
| – | – |
-508,915
| Closed | -$101M |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q4 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2014, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 6 positions worth $130M, down 51% from $263M the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 100% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company) withdrew a net $132M in Q4 2014, closing 2 positions and reducing 1 holding. Its most notable exit was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $101M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 6.6% of assets, up from 3.8% a quarter earlier.
Against the trend, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened a new position in Invesco QQQ Trust worth $111M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q4 2014 buy was Invesco QQQ Trust: 1,066,902 shares worth $111M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to iShares MSCI Brazil ETF in Q4 2014, an estimated $5.45M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q4 2014 reduction was SPDR Gold Trust, cutting an estimated $145M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) fully exited State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2014, selling an estimated $101M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 100% of its $130M portfolio in Q4 2014.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 1 new position and closed 2 in Q4 2014.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value fell 51% quarter-over-quarter to $130M.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q4 2014, filed 21 Jan 2015.