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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$167M |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$118M |
| 3 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$117M |
| 4 |
Micron Technology
MU
|
+$62.7M |
| 5 |
Novavax
NVAX
|
+$39.4M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$130M |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$120M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$119M |
| 4 |
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
|
+$57.9M |
| 5 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$54.6M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.25% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 0.12% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.11% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 0.05% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.05% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$771B
| $44.7B | 22.53% |
1,040,936
+130,710
| +14% | +$57.7M |
|
|
2
CALL
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$771B
| $22.2B | 11.22% |
518,244
+497
| +0.1% | +$219K |
|
3
PUT
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$436B
| $13.2B | 6.65% |
368,234
+41,415
| +13% | +$15.3M |
|
|
4
PUT
Amazon
AMZN
$2.44T
| $12.8B | 6.45% |
779,080
+243,640
| +46% | +$42M |
|
|
5
CALL
Amazon
AMZN
$2.44T
| $10.8B | 5.43% |
655,680
+153,480
| +31% | +$26.5M |
|
6
PUT
Tesla
TSLA
$1.18T
| $7.97B | 4.02% |
308,484
+47,361
| +18% | +$11.1M |
|
|
7
CALL
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$436B
| $7.78B | 3.92% |
217,262
-1,284
| -0.6% | -$473K |
|
|
8
CALL
Tesla
TSLA
$1.18T
| $6.56B | 3.31% |
253,983
+16,464
| +7% | +$3.88M |
|
9
PUT
iShares S&P 100 ETF
OEF
$19.5B
| $5.95B | 3% |
272,158
+3,156
| +1% | +$641K |
|
|
10
PUT
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
$4.12T
| $4.57B | 2.3% |
341,860
+151,660
| +80% | +$20.6M |
|
|
11
CALL
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
$4.12T
| $4.19B | 2.11% |
313,340
+136,460
| +77% | +$18.6M |
|
12
PUT
Apple
AAPL
$4.97T
| $3.69B | 1.86% |
261,100
+37,498
| +17% | +$5.52M |
|
|
13
PUT
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.11T
| $3.49B | 1.76% |
261,900
+79,780
| +44% | +$11M |
|
|
14
CALL
Apple
AAPL
$4.97T
| $3.44B | 1.74% |
243,122
+2,695
| +1% | +$397K |
|
15
CALL
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
$1.49T
| $3.24B | 1.63% |
95,356
-1,269
| -1% | -$457K |
|
|
16
PUT
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
$1.49T
| $3.06B | 1.54% |
90,142
-10,455
| -10% | -$3.77M |
|
|
17
PUT
Microsoft
MSFT
$2.9T
| $3.06B | 1.54% |
108,428
+17,967
| +20% | +$5.23M |
|
|
18
CALL
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.11T
| $3.05B | 1.54% |
228,540
+32,960
| +17% | +$4.54M |
|
|
19
CALL
Microsoft
MSFT
$2.9T
| $2.81B | 1.42% |
99,638
-5,440
| -5% | -$1.58M |
|
|
20
CALL
iShares S&P 100 ETF
OEF
$19.5B
| $2.8B | 1.41% |
127,877
-1,238
| -1% | -$251K |
|
21
CALL
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$131B
| $2.38B | 1.2% |
144,888
-25,228
| -15% | -$4.22M |
|
22
PUT
NVIDIA
NVDA
$4.6T
| $2B | 1.01% |
964,640
-234,040
| -20% | -$4.86M |
|
|
23
CALL
Alibaba
BABA
$276B
| $1.81B | 0.91% |
122,003
+21,607
| +22% | +$3.93M |
|
|
24
CALL
NVIDIA
NVDA
$4.6T
| $1.69B | 0.85% |
815,590
-183,210
| -18% | -$3.8M |
|
|
25
PUT
Alibaba
BABA
$276B
| $1.55B | 0.78% |
104,744
+22,168
| +27% | +$4.03M |
|
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CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q3 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2021, CTC (Chicago Trading Company) held 175 positions worth $198B, up 13% from $175B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 69% of the portfolio.
CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s Q3 2021 filing shows 53 new, 76 increased, 34 reduced and 12 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Microsoft: 573,649 shares worth $162M. The largest sale was iShares Russell 2000 ETF, an estimated $130M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.25% of assets, up from 0.13% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s largest Q3 2021 buy was Microsoft: 573,649 shares worth $162M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) added most to Alphabet (Google) Class C in Q3 2021, an estimated $118M increase.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s biggest Q3 2021 reduction was Block Inc, cutting an estimated $41.3M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) fully exited iShares Russell 2000 ETF in Q3 2021, selling an estimated $130M.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s ten largest holdings make up 69% of its $198B portfolio in Q3 2021.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company) opened 53 new positions and closed 12 in Q3 2021.
- CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s portfolio value rose 13% quarter-over-quarter to $198B.
Based on CTC (Chicago Trading Company)'s 13F filing for Q3 2021, filed 19 Oct 2021.