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 |
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
|
+$568M |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$341M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
EWY
|
+$278M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$239M |
| 5 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$215M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$316M |
| 2 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$253M |
| 3 |
Micron Technology
MU
|
+$178M |
| 4 |
iShares Bitcoin Trust
IBIT
|
+$176M |
| 5 |
Sandisk
SNDK
|
+$159M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous | 97.94% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.92% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.31% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.17% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 0.16% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
326
PUT
SoFi Technologies
SOFI
$18.9B
| $122M | 0.03% |
6,780,000
+788,300
| +13% | +$13.4M |
2022 Q2
16 quarters
|
|
327
CALL
United Rentals
URI
$68.4B
| $120M | 0.03% |
106,100
-14,700
| -12% | -$14M |
2022 Q4
14 quarters
|
|
328
CALL
NextEra Energy
NEE
$172B
| $120M | 0.03% |
1,369,000
+435,400
| +47% | +$39.4M |
2019 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
329
CALL
Airbnb
ABNB
$101B
| $120M | 0.03% |
837,200
+83,300
| +11% | +$11.4M |
2020 Q4
22 quarters
|
|
330
PUT
Moderna
MRNA
$79.9B
| $119M | 0.03% |
1,702,200
-501,900
| -23% | -$26M |
2020 Q1
25 quarters
|
|
331
PUT
lululemon athletica
LULU
$11.5B
| $119M | 0.03% |
1,039,800
+219,900
| +27% | +$29.4M |
2018 Q4
30 quarters
|
|
332
CALL
AXT Inc
AXTI
$3.42B
| $118M | 0.03% |
1,636,300
+986,400
| +152% | +$88.8M |
2025 Q4
2 quarters
|
|
333
PUT
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$157B
| $117M | 0.03% |
1,271,400
+212,200
| +20% | +$19.4M |
2020 Q4
22 quarters
|
|
334
PUT
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$160B
| $117M | 0.03% |
294,800
+68,400
| +30% | +$29.9M |
2018 Q4
30 quarters
|
|
335
PUT
PayPal
PYPL
$48.8B
| $115M | 0.03% |
2,663,900
-563,700
| -17% | -$25.6M |
2018 Q4
30 quarters
|
|
336
CALL
Block Inc
XYZ
$45.9B
| $114M | 0.03% |
1,506,000
+157,000
| +12% | +$11M |
2018 Q4
30 quarters
|
|
337
Microsoft
MSFT
$3.89T
| $113M | 0.03% |
+303,034
| New | +$123M |
2026 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
338
CALL
Fair Isaac
FICO
$17.6B
| $112M | 0.03% |
94,000
+7,200
| +8% | +$8.07M |
2023 Q4
10 quarters
|
|
339
CALL
Fortinet
FTNT
$132B
| $112M | 0.03% |
727,300
+375,300
| +107% | +$43.4M |
2023 Q2
12 quarters
|
|
340
PUT
Starbucks
SBUX
$115B
| $112M | 0.03% |
1,093,000
+313,700
| +40% | +$31.6M |
2018 Q4
30 quarters
|
|
341
PUT
Avis
CAR
$3.58B
| $111M | 0.03% |
753,100
+527,600
| +234% | +$116M |
2018 Q4
30 quarters
|
|
342
PUT
Cadence Design Systems
CDNS
$87.2B
| $111M | 0.03% |
296,600
-13,200
| -4% | -$4.63M |
2024 Q1
9 quarters
|
|
343
PUT
Coca-Cola
KO
$399B
| $110M | 0.03% |
1,350,200
+80,700
| +6% | +$6.37M |
2018 Q4
30 quarters
|
|
344
CALL
GameStop
GME
$12.5B
| $110M | 0.03% |
4,960,200
+747,500
| +18% | +$17.1M |
2020 Q3
23 quarters
|
|
345
CALL
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$82.9B
| $109M | 0.03% |
175,500
+32,900
| +23% | +$22.4M |
2024 Q4
6 quarters
|
|
346
PUT
Accenture
ACN
$153B
| $108M | 0.03% |
867,900
+538,800
| +164% | +$93.5M |
2018 Q4
30 quarters
|
|
|
347
CALL
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$160B
| $108M | 0.03% |
270,600
+70,600
| +35% | +$30.8M |
2018 Q4
30 quarters
|
|
348
CALL
Okta
OKTA
$37.2B
| $107M | 0.03% |
787,300
+96,600
| +14% | +$9.08M |
2019 Q2
28 quarters
|
|
349
CALL
Marriott International
MAR
$102B
| $107M | 0.03% |
287,400
+111,000
| +63% | +$40.9M |
2020 Q1
25 quarters
|
|
350
CALL
Quanta Services
PWR
$82.2B
| $106M | 0.03% |
147,800
+3,700
| +3% | +$2.53M |
2023 Q4
10 quarters
|
|
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IMC Chicago's Q2 2026 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2026, IMC Chicago held 6,955 positions worth $419B, up 50% from $278B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 34% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago's Q2 2026 filing shows 1,282 new, 3,251 increased, 1,751 reduced and 653 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Microsoft: 303,034 shares worth $113M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $316M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Miscellaneous at 98% of assets, down from 98% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q2 2026 buy was Microsoft: 303,034 shares worth $113M.
- IMC Chicago added most to State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust in Q2 2026, an estimated $568M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q2 2026 reduction was Tesla, cutting an estimated $253M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2026, selling an estimated $316M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 34% of its $419B portfolio in Q2 2026.
- IMC Chicago opened 1,282 new positions and closed 653 in Q2 2026.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value rose 50% quarter-over-quarter to $419B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q2 2026, filed 6 Aug 2026.