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
|
+$95.4M |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$52.4M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$44M |
| 4 |
FBGX
UBS AG FI Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETN
FBGX
|
+$27.9M |
| 5 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$26M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
|
+$68.5M |
| 2 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$49.6M |
| 3 |
FLGE
Credit Suisse FI Large Cap Growth Enhanced Exchange Traded Notes
FLGE
|
+$33M |
| 4 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$24.1M |
| 5 |
United Airlines
UAL
|
+$19.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 0.11% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.11% |
| 3 | Financials | 0.08% |
| 4 | Industrials | 0.07% |
| 5 | Technology | 0.06% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BBBY
326
PUT
Bed Bath & Beyond
BBBY
$473M
| $8.97M | 0.01% |
+135,850
| New | +$9.25M |
|
327
PUT
Workhorse Group
WKHS
$29.5M
| $8.95M | 0.01% |
118
+99
| +521% | +$5.66M |
|
328
CALL
Coca-Cola
KO
$354B
| $8.95M | 0.01% |
181,200
+50,900
| +39% | +$2.45M |
|
329
CALL
Las Vegas Sands
LVS
$30.5B
| $8.78M | 0.01% |
188,200
+63,500
| +51% | +$3.03M |
|
330
ProShares Ultra S&P500
SSO
$7.71B
| $8.76M | 0.01% |
477,092
-316
| -0.1% | -$5.69K |
|
331
PUT
Applied Materials
AMAT
$426B
| $8.74M | 0.01% |
147,100
+67,800
| +85% | +$4.19M |
|
332
Netflix
NFLX
$292B
| $8.72M | 0.01% |
+174,340
| New | +$8.68M |
|
333
PUT
Charter Communications
CHTR
$14.7B
| $8.62M | 0.01% |
13,800
-600
| -4% | -$354K |
|
334
CALL
Align Technology
ALGN
$12B
| $8.58M | 0.01% |
26,200
+600
| +2% | +$183K |
|
335
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
UUP
$426M
| $8.55M | 0.01% |
337,118
-98,789
| -23% | -$2.51M |
|
336
PUT
MongoDB
MDB
$24B
| $8.45M | 0.01% |
36,500
-19,600
| -35% | -$4.25M |
|
|
VMW
337
CALL
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $8.42M | 0.01% |
58,600
+24,000
| +69% | +$3.41M |
|
338
CALL
Inovio Pharmaceuticals
INO
$79.8M
| $8.23M | 0.01% |
59,125
+31,608
| +115% | +$6.59M |
|
339
CALL
AstraZeneca
AZN
$263B
| $8.16M | 0.01% |
+74,500
| New | +$8.29M |
|
340
CALL
State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLY
$21.3B
| $8.11M | 0.01% |
110,400
+42,600
| +63% | +$3.01M |
|
341
CALL
Rocket Companies
RKT
$36.9B
| $8.07M | 0.01% |
+404,700
| New | +$9.44M |
|
|
B
342
CALL
Barrick Mining
B
$62.2B
| $7.99M | 0.01% |
284,200
+196,700
| +225% | +$5.6M |
|
343
PUT
Autodesk
ADSK
$44.3B
| $7.92M | 0.01% |
34,300
-7,600
| -18% | -$1.81M |
|
344
CALL
Gaotu Techedu
GOTU
$372M
| $7.91M | 0.01% |
+87,800
| New | +$7.82M |
|
345
PUT
Zillow
Z
$7.04B
| $7.9M | 0.01% |
77,800
+37,900
| +95% | +$2.96M |
|
346
PUT
Union Pacific
UNP
$183B
| $7.86M | 0.01% |
+39,900
| New | +$7.41M |
|
347
CALL
CarMax
KMX
$8.27B
| $7.85M | 0.01% |
85,400
+52,900
| +163% | +$5.28M |
|
|
348
PUT
Coca-Cola
KO
$354B
| $7.83M | 0.01% |
158,600
-1,000
| -0.6% | -$48.1K |
|
349
CALL
PepsiCo
PEP
$186B
| $7.8M | 0.01% |
56,300
+8,000
| +17% | +$1.09M |
|
350
PUT
Dell
DELL
$283B
| $7.79M | 0.01% |
227,092
+190,591
| +522% | +$5.95M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q3 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2020, IMC Chicago held 1,053 positions worth $62.7B, up 28% from $49B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 66% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago deployed $4.23B of net new capital in Q3 2020, opening 177 new positions and adding to 428 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Amazon: 332,320 shares worth $52.3M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 0.11% of assets, up from 0.05% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Credit Suisse FI Large Cap Growth Enhanced Exchange Traded Notes, an estimated $33M trimmed.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q3 2020 buy was Amazon: 332,320 shares worth $52.3M.
- IMC Chicago added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q3 2020, an estimated $95.4M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q3 2020 reduction was Credit Suisse FI Large Cap Growth Enhanced Exchange Traded Notes, cutting an estimated $33M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN in Q3 2020, selling an estimated $68.5M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 66% of its $62.7B portfolio in Q3 2020.
- IMC Chicago opened 177 new positions and closed 120 in Q3 2020.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value rose 28% quarter-over-quarter to $62.7B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q3 2020, filed 17 Nov 2020.