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
|
+$72M |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$25.3M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$1.08M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$56.2M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$3.97M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$3.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.25% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 7.32% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$779B
| $99.3M | 40.41% |
482,131
+350,578
| +266% | +$72M |
|
|
2
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$447B
| $63.3M | 25.76% |
558,774
-31,381
| -5% | -$3.5M |
|
|
3
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$132B
| $36.5M | 14.86% |
360,016
-37,544
| -9% | -$3.97M |
|
|
4
Amazon
AMZN
$2.49T
| $27.6M | 11.25% |
+802,220
| New | +$25.3M |
|
|
5
Netflix
NFLX
$295B
| $18M | 7.32% |
1,541,990
-4,915,190
| -76% | -$56.2M |
|
|
6
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.05B
| $964K | 0.39% |
+46,400
| New | +$1.08M |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 6 positions worth $246M, up 29% from $190M the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 100% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company) deployed $34.7M of net new capital in Q4 2015, opening 2 new positions and adding to 1 existing holding. Its largest new stake was Amazon: 802,220 shares worth $27.6M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Discretionary at 11% of assets, up from 0% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Netflix, an estimated $56.2M trimmed.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q4 2015 buy was Amazon: 802,220 shares worth $27.6M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2015, an estimated $72M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q4 2015 reduction was Netflix, cutting an estimated $56.2M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 100% of its $246M portfolio in Q4 2015.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 2 new positions and closed 0 in Q4 2015.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value rose 29% quarter-over-quarter to $246M.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 26 Feb 2016.