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
|
+$47.3M |
| 2 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$13.8M |
| 3 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$806K |
| 4 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$202K |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$4.62M |
| 2 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$100 |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 27.84% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 1.13% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 0.16% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.15% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$455B
| $99.6M | 70.72% |
933,378
+435,269
| +87% | +$47.3M |
|
|
2
Netflix
NFLX
$292B
| $39.2M | 27.84% |
4,249,770
+1,646,890
| +63% | +$13.8M |
|
|
3
Amazon
AMZN
$2.5T
| $1.6M | 1.13% |
74,320
+38,580
| +108% | +$806K |
|
|
4
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
$635B
| $231K | 0.16% |
2,366
-1
| -0% | -$100 |
|
|
5
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
$939B
| $208K | 0.15% |
+3,099
| New | +$202K |
|
|
6
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.05B
| – | – |
-148,479
| Closed | -$4.62M |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 6 positions worth $141M, up 89% from $74.4M the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 100% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company) deployed $57.5M of net new capital in Q2 2015, opening 1 new position and adding to 3 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was JPMorgan Chase: 3,099 shares worth $208K.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 28% of assets, up from 21% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Johnson & Johnson, an estimated $100 trimmed.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q2 2015 buy was JPMorgan Chase: 3,099 shares worth $208K.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q2 2015, an estimated $47.3M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q2 2015 reduction was Johnson & Johnson, cutting an estimated $100.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) fully exited iShares MSCI Brazil ETF in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $4.62M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 100% of its $141M portfolio in Q2 2015.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 1 new position and closed 1 in Q2 2015.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value rose 89% quarter-over-quarter to $141M.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 31 Aug 2015.