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 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$106M |
| 2 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$81.1M |
| 3 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$73M |
| 4 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$68.5M |
| 5 |
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
|
+$64.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$214M |
| 2 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$209M |
| 3 |
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
QQQM
|
+$209M |
| 4 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$150M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$102M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.28% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.23% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 0.11% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 0.09% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3001
ProShares UltraShort Bitcoin ETF
SBIT
$162M
| $241K | ﹤0.01% |
3,686
-87
| -2% | -$4.89K |
|
|
KEEL
3002
Keel Infrastructure Corp
KEEL
$2.45B
| $239K | ﹤0.01% |
303,843
-41,237
| -12% | -$54.6K |
|
3003
CALL
BRC Group Holdings
RILY
$273M
| $238K | ﹤0.01% |
61,600
-149,300
| -71% | -$677K |
|
3004
Shoals Technologies Group
SHLS
$1.57B
| $237K | ﹤0.01% |
71,426
-45,889
| -39% | -$191K |
|
3005
PUT
SFL Corp
SFL
$1.59B
| $236K | ﹤0.01% |
28,800
+4,200
| +17% | +$40.6K |
|
3006
Kimbell Royalty Partners
KRP
$1.45B
| $236K | ﹤0.01% |
+16,861
| New | +$255K |
|
3007
CALL
Children's Place
PLCE
$52.9M
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
26,800
-9,100
| -25% | -$84.7K |
|
3008
PUT
Arvinas
ARVN
$530M
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
+33,300
| New | +$522K |
|
3009
CALL
Bloomin' Brands
BLMN
$731M
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
+32,600
| New | +$346K |
|
3010
Ramaco Resources Class A
METC
$664M
| $233K | ﹤0.01% |
28,614
-17,888
| -38% | -$166K |
|
3011
PUT
Quantum-Si Incorporated
QSI
$171M
| $233K | ﹤0.01% |
+194,300
| New | +$372K |
|
3012
CALL
Liberty Energy
LBRT
$2.75B
| $233K | ﹤0.01% |
14,700
-9,900
| -40% | -$178K |
|
3013
Viatris
VTRS
$20.5B
| $233K | ﹤0.01% |
+26,713
| New | +$280K |
|
3014
Direxion Daily Energy Bear 2X ETF
ERY
$40.6M
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
11,310
-13,873
| -55% | -$316K |
|
|
APLS
3015
PUT
DELISTED
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
APLS
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,600
| New | +$293K |
|
3016
PUT
Horizon Technology Finance
HRZN
$294M
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
+24,600
| New | +$231K |
|
3017
PUT
Arqit Quantum
ARQQ
$316M
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
+16,700
| New | +$329K |
|
3018
PUT
SkyWater Technology
SKYT
$1.55B
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
32,600
+15,600
| +92% | +$153K |
|
|
BABO
3019
PUT
YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF
BABO
$17.5M
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
56,400
-32,900
| -37% | -$645K |
|
3020
CALL
Weibo
WB
$1.92B
| $230K | ﹤0.01% |
24,300
-67,900
| -74% | -$690K |
|
|
SAND
3021
DELISTED
Sandstorm Gold
SAND
| $230K | ﹤0.01% |
30,479
-143,773
| -83% | -$898K |
|
|
SRG
3022
CALL
Seritage Growth Properties
SRG
$133M
| $229K | ﹤0.01% |
71,000
-74,900
| -51% | -$274K |
|
|
HBI
3023
DELISTED
Hanesbrands
HBI
| $229K | ﹤0.01% |
+39,648
| New | +$278K |
|
|
MOMO
3024
Hello Group
MOMO
$869M
| $228K | ﹤0.01% |
36,076
-15,184
| -30% | -$110K |
|
3025
The Honest Company
HNST
$423M
| $227K | ﹤0.01% |
48,327
-28,784
| -37% | -$165K |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q1 2025 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2025, IMC Chicago held 3,586 positions worth $177B, down 18% from $215B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 46% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago withdrew a net $21.1B in Q1 2025, closing 516 positions and reducing 1,388 holdings. Its most notable exit was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, an estimated $209M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.28% of assets, down from 0.32% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare.
Against the trend, IMC Chicago opened a new position in Amazon worth $64M.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q1 2025 buy was Amazon: 336,493 shares worth $64M.
- IMC Chicago added most to iShares Russell 2000 ETF in Q1 2025, an estimated $106M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q1 2025 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $214M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in Q1 2025, selling an estimated $209M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 46% of its $177B portfolio in Q1 2025.
- IMC Chicago opened 482 new positions and closed 516 in Q1 2025.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value fell 18% quarter-over-quarter to $177B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q1 2025, filed 14 Apr 2025.