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 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$142M |
| 2 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$38.8M |
| 3 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$36.6M |
| 4 |
JD.com
JD
|
+$25.2M |
| 5 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$16.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$48.5M |
| 2 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$48.1M |
| 3 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$29.9M |
| 4 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$20.8M |
| 5 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$20M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.09% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.08% |
| 3 | Financials | 0.07% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 0.04% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.02% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301
PUT
C3.ai
AI
$1.27B
| $23.1M | 0.03% |
689,600
+602,400
| +691% | +$12.3M |
|
302
CALL
State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLY
$21.4B
| $23M | 0.03% |
307,800
-334,200
| -52% | -$24M |
|
303
CALL
Peloton Interactive
PTON
$2.63B
| $23M | 0.03% |
2,029,400
-543,600
| -21% | -$6.54M |
|
304
PUT
Capital One
COF
$124B
| $23M | 0.03% |
239,100
+103,700
| +77% | +$10.9M |
|
305
CALL
Newmont
NEM
$98.2B
| $22.9M | 0.03% |
468,100
-89,100
| -16% | -$4.32M |
|
|
306
CALL
C3.ai
AI
$1.27B
| $22.7M | 0.03% |
675,900
+437,900
| +184% | +$8.97M |
|
307
CALL
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$121B
| $22.6M | 0.03% |
88,600
-59,200
| -40% | -$14.6M |
|
308
PUT
Valero Energy
VLO
$89.8B
| $22.6M | 0.03% |
161,600
-11,300
| -7% | -$1.52M |
|
309
CALL
Rivian
RIVN
$22.9B
| $22.5M | 0.03% |
1,451,100
-418,300
| -22% | -$7.06M |
|
310
CALL
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
$115B
| $22.4M | 0.03% |
297,200
-318,200
| -52% | -$21.9M |
|
311
PUT
Spotify
SPOT
$99.2B
| $22.3M | 0.03% |
167,200
+67,400
| +68% | +$7.72M |
|
312
PUT
EOG Resources
EOG
$78B
| $22.2M | 0.03% |
194,100
+58,700
| +43% | +$7.12M |
|
313
PUT
SolarEdge
SEDG
$2.59B
| $22.2M | 0.03% |
73,200
+26,400
| +56% | +$8.05M |
|
314
CALL
Devon Energy
DVN
$51.9B
| $22.1M | 0.03% |
435,900
+113,700
| +35% | +$6.47M |
|
315
PUT
Texas Instruments
TXN
$255B
| $22M | 0.03% |
118,200
-8,200
| -6% | -$1.44M |
|
|
316
CALL
Spotify
SPOT
$99.2B
| $21.8M | 0.03% |
163,000
-22,600
| -12% | -$2.59M |
|
317
CALL
Atlassian
TEAM
$22B
| $21.6M | 0.03% |
126,200
-116,100
| -48% | -$18.5M |
|
318
PUT
Coca-Cola
KO
$354B
| $21.6M | 0.03% |
347,900
-100,900
| -22% | -$6.11M |
|
319
PUT
Align Technology
ALGN
$12B
| $21.5M | 0.03% |
64,400
+42,100
| +189% | +$12.4M |
|
320
PUT
Accenture
ACN
$89.9B
| $21.5M | 0.03% |
75,100
-3,100
| -4% | -$845K |
|
|
321
JD.com
JD
$40.8B
| $21.4M | 0.03% |
+488,015
| New | +$25.2M |
|
322
CALL
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$100B
| $21.4M | 0.03% |
168,000
+117,600
| +233% | +$17.7M |
|
323
CALL
Wayfair
W
$11.1B
| $21.3M | 0.03% |
621,300
+250,200
| +67% | +$11.1M |
|
324
PUT
DraftKings
DKNG
$11.4B
| $21.3M | 0.03% |
1,102,000
+287,200
| +35% | +$4.78M |
|
|
325
PUT
Wayfair
W
$11.1B
| $21.3M | 0.03% |
620,800
+364,600
| +142% | +$16.1M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q1 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2023, IMC Chicago held 1,423 positions worth $85.3B, up 33% from $64B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 58% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago deployed $11.3B of net new capital in Q1 2023, opening 179 new positions and adding to 556 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Invesco QQQ Trust: 479,749 shares worth $154M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Discretionary at 0.09% of assets, up from 0.02% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, an estimated $48.1M trimmed.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q1 2023 buy was Invesco QQQ Trust: 479,749 shares worth $154M.
- IMC Chicago added most to ProShares UltraPro QQQ in Q1 2023, an estimated $9.55M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q1 2023 reduction was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, cutting an estimated $48.1M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited iShares Russell 2000 ETF in Q1 2023, selling an estimated $48.5M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 58% of its $85.3B portfolio in Q1 2023.
- IMC Chicago opened 179 new positions and closed 147 in Q1 2023.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value rose 33% quarter-over-quarter to $85.3B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q1 2023, filed 24 Apr 2023.