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
|
+$59.2M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$37M |
| 3 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$14.4M |
| 4 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$8.54M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$20.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Discretionary | 56.18% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 4.08% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Amazon
AMZN
$2.5T
| $115M | 56.18% |
2,347,900
+1,241,200
| +112% | +$59.2M |
|
|
2
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$778B
| $59.9M | 29.37% |
248,205
+154,334
| +164% | +$37M |
|
|
3
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$131B
| $21.1M | 10.37% |
178,671
+120,448
| +207% | +$14.4M |
|
|
4
Netflix
NFLX
$292B
| $8.33M | 4.08% |
+555,050
| New | +$8.54M |
|
|
5
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$455B
| – | – |
-154,682
| Closed | -$20.5M |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q2 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2017, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 5 positions worth $204M, up 108% from $98.1M the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 100% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company) deployed $98.7M of net new capital in Q2 2017, opening 1 new position and adding to 3 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Netflix: 555,050 shares worth $8.33M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Discretionary at 56% of assets, up from 49% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services.
On the sell side, the most notable exit was Invesco QQQ Trust, an estimated $20.5M sold.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q2 2017 buy was Netflix: 555,050 shares worth $8.33M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to Amazon in Q2 2017, an estimated $59.2M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) fully exited Invesco QQQ Trust in Q2 2017, selling an estimated $20.5M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 100% of its $204M portfolio in Q2 2017.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 1 new position and closed 1 in Q2 2017.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value rose 108% quarter-over-quarter to $204M.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q2 2017, filed 24 Jul 2017.