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
|
+$302M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$170M |
| 3 |
Broadcom
AVGO
|
+$164M |
| 4 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$158M |
| 5 |
Palantir
PLTR
|
+$109M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Bitcoin Trust
IBIT
|
+$167M |
| 2 |
Applovin
APP
|
+$126M |
| 3 |
JD.com
JD
|
+$103M |
| 4 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$97.8M |
| 5 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$90.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.56% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.3% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 0.16% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.13% |
| 5 | Industrials | 0.11% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3151
McCormick & Company Non-Voting
MKC
$14.2B
| $799K | ﹤0.01% |
11,730
-12,243
| -51% | -$813K |
|
3152
Ball Corp
BALL
$16.5B
| $798K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,064
| New | +$741K |
|
3153
FT Vest US Equity Deep Buffer ETF February
DFEB
$463M
| $798K | ﹤0.01% |
+16,715
| New | +$785K |
|
3154
PUT
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
MLCO
$2.14B
| $795K | ﹤0.01% |
105,000
+16,600
| +19% | +$140K |
|
|
RNAM
3155
DELISTED
Avidity Biosciences
RNAM
| $795K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,016
| New | +$712K |
|
3156
Yum China
YUMC
$16.5B
| $794K | ﹤0.01% |
16,631
-3,819
| -19% | -$175K |
|
3157
PUT
Dine Brands
DIN
$441M
| $794K | ﹤0.01% |
24,700
-3,500
| -12% | -$102K |
|
|
ORCX
3158
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long ORCL ETF
ORCX
$302M
| $793K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,350
| New | +$1.3M |
|
|
PPTA
3159
Perpetua Resources
PPTA
$3.12B
| $793K | ﹤0.01% |
32,749
-860
| -3% | -$21.2K |
|
3160
Groupon
GRPN
$928M
| $792K | ﹤0.01% |
44,966
-36,046
| -44% | -$679K |
|
|
WRD
3161
PUT
WeRide Inc
WRD
$2.07B
| $792K | ﹤0.01% |
+91,200
| New | +$849K |
|
3162
CALL
Kaspi.kz JSC
KSPI
$17.9B
| $789K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,100
| New | +$763K |
|
3163
CALL
National Grid
NGG
$79.9B
| $789K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,200
| New | +$767K |
|
3164
CALL
Kulicke & Soffa
KLIC
$4.62B
| $788K | ﹤0.01% |
17,300
+5,100
| +42% | +$215K |
|
3165
CALL
Antero Midstream
AM
$10.4B
| $788K | ﹤0.01% |
44,300
-38,900
| -47% | -$701K |
|
3166
CALL
HDFC Bank
HDB
$120B
| $786K | ﹤0.01% |
+21,500
| New | +$773K |
|
3167
PUT
Teucrium Corn Fund
CORN
$165M
| $785K | ﹤0.01% |
+39,300
| New | +$698K |
|
|
KOCG
3168
CALL
DELISTED
FIS Knights of Columbus Global Belief ETF
KOCG
| $783K | ﹤0.01% |
+14,900
| New | +$783K |
|
3169
PUT
Avantor
AVTR
$9.27B
| $779K | ﹤0.01% |
68,000
-4,000
| -6% | -$49.2K |
|
3170
CALL
CMS Energy
CMS
$21.7B
| $776K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,100
| New | +$807K |
|
|
TEN
3171
CALL
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd
TEN
$1.17B
| $776K | ﹤0.01% |
34,600
+7,300
| +27% | +$171K |
|
3172
CALL
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF
VGLT
$10.3B
| $776K | ﹤0.01% |
13,900
+3,000
| +28% | +$171K |
|
|
JKS
3173
JinkoSolar
JKS
$887M
| $773K | ﹤0.01% |
29,953
+17,726
| +145% | +$452K |
|
3174
PUT
Global X S&P 500 Tail Risk ETF
XTR
$4.97M
| $771K | ﹤0.01% |
11,900
-4,200
| -26% | -$129K |
|
3175
CALL
CVR Energy
CVI
$3.28B
| $771K | ﹤0.01% |
30,300
-14,100
| -32% | -$480K |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q4 2025 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2025, IMC Chicago held 4,538 positions worth $275B, up 0.14% from $275B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 36% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago's Q4 2025 filing shows 985 new, 1,665 increased, 1,358 reduced and 525 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Palantir: 601,853 shares worth $107M. The largest sale was iShares Bitcoin Trust, an estimated $167M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.56% of assets, up from 0.33% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q4 2025 buy was Palantir: 601,853 shares worth $107M.
- IMC Chicago added most to iShares Russell 2000 ETF in Q4 2025, an estimated $302M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q4 2025 reduction was iShares Bitcoin Trust, cutting an estimated $167M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited Amazon in Q4 2025, selling an estimated $97.8M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 36% of its $275B portfolio in Q4 2025.
- IMC Chicago opened 985 new positions and closed 525 in Q4 2025.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value rose 0.14% quarter-over-quarter to $275B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q4 2025, filed 29 Jan 2026.