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
|
+$36M |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$4.15M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$79.2M |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$243K |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Discretionary | 3.83% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$131B
| $70.8M | 60.33% |
561,473
-621,791
| -53% | -$79.2M |
|
|
2
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$455B
| $41.4M | 35.27% |
351,168
+312,021
| +797% | +$36M |
|
|
3
Amazon
AMZN
$2.5T
| $4.49M | 3.83% |
+108,320
| New | +$4.15M |
|
|
4
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.05B
| $670K | 0.57% |
19,959
-7,350
| -27% | -$243K |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q3 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2016, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 4 positions worth $117M, down 24% from $154M the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 100% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company) withdrew a net $39.3M in Q3 2016, reducing 2 holdings. Its largest reduction was SPDR Gold Trust, cutting an estimated $79.2M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Discretionary at 3.8% of assets.
Against the trend, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened a new position in Amazon worth $4.49M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q3 2016 buy was Amazon: 108,320 shares worth $4.49M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q3 2016, an estimated $36M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q3 2016 reduction was SPDR Gold Trust, cutting an estimated $79.2M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 100% of its $117M portfolio in Q3 2016.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 1 new position and closed 0 in Q3 2016.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value fell 24% quarter-over-quarter to $117M.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q3 2016, filed 17 Oct 2016.