IMC Chicago Portfolio holdings
IMC-Chicago, a key arm of IMC Trading founded in 1989 by Rob Defares and René Schelvis in Amsterdam, is a proprietary trading firm and market maker headquartered in Chicago since opening its first overseas office there in 2000. Employing over 650 of IMC’s 1,600+ global workforce, it operates at the heart of North America’s financial hub, trading equities, options, futures, and other derivatives on major exchanges like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Known for its technology-driven approach, IMC-Chicago leverages advanced algorithms and low-latency systems to provide liquidity across more than 100 global venues, evolving from a trading outfit with strong tech to a tech company that trades. Under CEO Rob Defares, the firm emphasizes innovation, quantitative strategies, and a collaborative culture, making it a powerhouse in the U.S. derivatives market.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$143M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$100M |
| 3 |
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
TQQQ
|
+$39.9M |
| 4 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$37.4M |
| 5 |
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
SQQQ
|
+$25.4M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$271M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$254M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$173M |
| 4 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$83.4M |
| 5 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$39.8M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.16% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 0.1% |
| 3 | Industrials | 0.07% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.06% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
276
PUT
Ford
F
$57.3B
| $22M | 0.03% |
1,977,500
-252,200
| -11% | -$3.45M |
|
277
CALL
Verizon
VZ
$194B
| $22M | 0.03% |
433,500
-46,800
| -10% | -$2.37M |
|
278
CALL
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$121B
| $22M | 0.03% |
109,500
+43,900
| +67% | +$10.3M |
|
279
PUT
Roblox
RBLX
$34B
| $21.6M | 0.03% |
657,300
-260,500
| -28% | -$8.75M |
|
280
CALL
3M
MMM
$89B
| $21.6M | 0.03% |
199,493
+29,183
| +17% | +$3.53M |
|
281
PUT
Uber
UBER
$134B
| $21.5M | 0.03% |
1,051,900
+182,700
| +21% | +$4.85M |
|
282
CALL
Amgen
AMGN
$203B
| $21.5M | 0.03% |
88,200
+31,500
| +56% | +$7.72M |
|
283
CALL
Etsy
ETSY
$7.65B
| $21.5M | 0.03% |
293,000
-11,400
| -4% | -$1.04M |
|
284
CALL
Applied Materials
AMAT
$426B
| $21.4M | 0.03% |
235,300
+27,200
| +13% | +$2.98M |
|
285
PUT
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.07T
| $21.4M | 0.03% |
65,900
+20,600
| +45% | +$6.18M |
|
|
286
PUT
Applied Materials
AMAT
$426B
| $21.3M | 0.03% |
234,400
-52,900
| -18% | -$5.8M |
|
287
PUT
Rivian
RIVN
$22.9B
| $21.2M | 0.03% |
+822,800
| New | +$25.7M |
|
288
CALL
State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLY
$21.4B
| $21.2M | 0.03% |
308,000
+109,200
| +55% | +$8.6M |
|
289
PUT
Coca-Cola
KO
$354B
| $20.9M | 0.03% |
332,000
+148,800
| +81% | +$9.43M |
|
290
CALL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
TECL
$5.14B
| $20.9M | 0.03% |
882,400
+358,900
| +69% | +$14.3M |
|
291
PUT
Alcoa
AA
$11.7B
| $20.7M | 0.03% |
455,200
+35,900
| +9% | +$2.33M |
|
292
CALL
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$90.3B
| $20.5M | 0.03% |
249,900
+58,600
| +31% | +$5.48M |
|
293
PUT
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
$42.1B
| $20.4M | 0.03% |
159,100
+27,000
| +20% | +$3.54M |
|
294
CALL
Pinterest
PINS
$12.4B
| $20.3M | 0.03% |
1,117,400
-16,800
| -1% | -$352K |
|
|
295
PUT
Verizon
VZ
$194B
| $20.1M | 0.03% |
395,500
-71,200
| -15% | -$3.6M |
|
296
PUT
Nucor
NUE
$56.4B
| $19.7M | 0.03% |
188,800
-4,600
| -2% | -$623K |
|
297
PUT
Lucid Motors
LCID
$2.46B
| $19.6M | 0.03% |
+114,330
| New | +$21.7M |
|
298
CALL
DoorDash
DASH
$75.3B
| $19.4M | 0.03% |
301,700
-6,400
| -2% | -$508K |
|
299
PUT
Newmont
NEM
$98.2B
| $18.9M | 0.03% |
317,400
+62,600
| +25% | +$4.43M |
|
300
PUT
PepsiCo
PEP
$186B
| $18.9M | 0.03% |
113,600
-50,800
| -31% | -$8.55M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q2 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2022, IMC Chicago held 1,211 positions worth $71.1B, down 30% from $101B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 61% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago withdrew a net $4.89B in Q2 2022, closing 161 positions and reducing 487 holdings. Its most notable exit was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $254M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.16% of assets, down from 0.28% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services and Industrials.
Against the trend, IMC Chicago opened a new position in iShares Russell 2000 ETF worth $91.9M.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q2 2022 buy was iShares Russell 2000 ETF: 542,383 shares worth $91.9M.
- IMC Chicago added most to Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in Q2 2022, an estimated $143M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q2 2022 reduction was Meta Platforms (Facebook), cutting an estimated $271M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2022, selling an estimated $254M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 61% of its $71.1B portfolio in Q2 2022.
- IMC Chicago opened 141 new positions and closed 161 in Q2 2022.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value fell 30% quarter-over-quarter to $71.1B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q2 2022, filed 5 Aug 2022.