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 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$24.4M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$11.8M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$6.88M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$4.67M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$1.05M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Discretionary | 49.45% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Amazon
AMZN
$2.5T
| $48.5M | 49.45% |
1,106,700
+584,780
| +112% | +$24.4M |
|
|
2
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$778B
| $22.2M | 22.62% |
93,871
-20,090
| -18% | -$4.67M |
|
|
3
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$455B
| $20.5M | 20.9% |
154,682
-92,642
| -37% | -$11.8M |
|
|
4
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$131B
| $6.9M | 7.03% |
58,223
-59,150
| -50% | -$6.88M |
|
|
5
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.05B
| – | – |
-31,559
| Closed | -$1.05M |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q1 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2017, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 5 positions worth $98.1M, up 11% from $88.3M the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 100% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q1 2017 filing shows 1 increased, 3 reduced and 1 closed positions. The largest sale was Invesco QQQ Trust, an estimated $11.8M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Discretionary at 49% of assets, up from 22% a quarter earlier.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to Amazon in Q1 2017, an estimated $24.4M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q1 2017 reduction was Invesco QQQ Trust, cutting an estimated $11.8M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) fully exited iShares MSCI Brazil ETF in Q1 2017, selling an estimated $1.05M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 100% of its $98.1M portfolio in Q1 2017.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 0 new positions and closed 1 in Q1 2017.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value rose 11% quarter-over-quarter to $98.1M.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q1 2017, filed 10 Apr 2017.