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 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$5.13M |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$628K |
| 3 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$241K |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$59.7M |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$2.97M |
| 3 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$1.26M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 21.12% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.9% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 0.32% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$449B
| $53.2M | 71.46% |
498,109
-568,793
| -53% | -$59.7M |
|
|
2
Netflix
NFLX
$293B
| $15.7M | 21.12% |
2,602,880
+845,950
| +48% | +$5.13M |
|
|
3
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.08B
| $4.62M | 6.2% |
148,479
-87,318
| -37% | -$2.97M |
|
|
4
Amazon
AMZN
$2.49T
| $669K | 0.9% |
+35,740
| New | +$628K |
|
|
5
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
$641B
| $240K | 0.32% |
+2,367
| New | +$241K |
|
|
6
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$132B
| – | – |
-10,948
| Closed | -$1.26M |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 6 positions worth $74.4M, down 43% from $130M the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 100% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company) withdrew a net $58M in Q1 2015, closing 1 position and reducing 2 holdings. Its most notable exit was SPDR Gold Trust, an estimated $1.26M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 21% of assets, up from 6.6% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare.
Against the trend, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened a new position in Amazon worth $669K.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q1 2015 buy was Amazon: 35,740 shares worth $669K.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to Netflix in Q1 2015, an estimated $5.13M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q1 2015 reduction was Invesco QQQ Trust, cutting an estimated $59.7M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) fully exited SPDR Gold Trust in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $1.26M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 100% of its $74.4M portfolio in Q1 2015.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 2 new positions and closed 1 in Q1 2015.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value fell 43% quarter-over-quarter to $74.4M.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 11 May 2015.