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
|
+$24.9M |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$16.2M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$398K |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$51.5M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$12.3M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Discretionary | 22.17% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$455B
| $29.3M | 33.2% |
247,324
-103,844
| -30% | -$12.3M |
|
|
2
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$778B
| $25.5M | 28.86% |
+113,961
| New | +$24.9M |
|
|
3
Amazon
AMZN
$2.5T
| $19.6M | 22.17% |
521,920
+413,600
| +382% | +$16.2M |
|
|
4
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$131B
| $12.9M | 14.58% |
117,373
-444,100
| -79% | -$51.5M |
|
|
5
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.05B
| $1.05M | 1.19% |
31,559
+11,600
| +58% | +$398K |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 5 positions worth $88.3M, down 25% from $117M the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 100% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company) withdrew a net $22.3M in Q4 2016, reducing 2 holdings. Its largest reduction was SPDR Gold Trust, cutting an estimated $51.5M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Discretionary at 22% of assets, up from 3.8% a quarter earlier.
Against the trend, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened a new position in State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust worth $25.5M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q4 2016 buy was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust: 113,961 shares worth $25.5M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to Amazon in Q4 2016, an estimated $16.2M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q4 2016 reduction was SPDR Gold Trust, cutting an estimated $51.5M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 100% of its $88.3M portfolio in Q4 2016.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 1 new position and closed 0 in Q4 2016.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value fell 25% quarter-over-quarter to $88.3M.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 4 Jan 2017.