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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
426
PUT
Futu Holdings
FUTU
$14.5B
| $33.1M | 0.02% |
323,600
+58,400
| +22% | +$5.98M |
|
427
PUT
Cloudflare
NET
$93.3B
| $33M | 0.02% |
293,100
-46,000
| -14% | -$6.1M |
|
428
CALL
Celsius Holdings
CELH
$7.25B
| $32.9M | 0.02% |
923,800
-73,700
| -7% | -$2.01M |
|
429
PUT
Rivian
RIVN
$24B
| $32.9M | 0.02% |
2,641,100
-1,192,600
| -31% | -$15M |
|
430
CALL
Pinterest
PINS
$13.1B
| $32.8M | 0.02% |
1,057,500
-218,800
| -17% | -$7.41M |
|
431
CALL
Synopsys
SNPS
$74.7B
| $32.7M | 0.02% |
76,200
-67,600
| -47% | -$32.8M |
|
432
CALL
Estee Lauder
EL
$29.5B
| $32.2M | 0.02% |
487,800
-188,600
| -28% | -$13.6M |
|
433
CALL
Expedia Group
EXPE
$33.1B
| $32M | 0.02% |
190,600
-10,000
| -5% | -$1.82M |
|
434
CALL
Kroger
KR
$35.6B
| $31.9M | 0.02% |
471,800
+233,500
| +98% | +$14.8M |
|
435
PUT
DraftKings
DKNG
$12.1B
| $31.9M | 0.02% |
960,400
-312,100
| -25% | -$12.8M |
|
436
PUT
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
$163M
| $31.8M | 0.02% |
617,200
+156,800
| +34% | +$7.26M |
|
437
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust
MDY
$26.7B
| $31.7M | 0.02% |
59,500
+22,900
| +63% | +$13M |
|
438
PUT
Affirm
AFRM
$24.4B
| $31.5M | 0.02% |
698,000
-317,300
| -31% | -$18.8M |
|
439
CALL
CAVA Group
CAVA
$7.3B
| $31.2M | 0.02% |
360,500
+21,000
| +6% | +$2.28M |
|
440
PUT
Autodesk
ADSK
$47.2B
| $31.1M | 0.02% |
118,800
-16,400
| -12% | -$4.66M |
|
441
CALL
Oneok
OKE
$57.2B
| $31.1M | 0.02% |
313,000
+4,500
| +1% | +$447K |
|
442
CALL
Chubb
CB
$139B
| $31M | 0.02% |
102,700
+14,400
| +16% | +$4M |
|
443
CALL
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
PPA
$8.3B
| $30.8M | 0.02% |
186,200
-41,000
| -18% | -$4.82M |
|
444
CALL
NextEra Energy
NEE
$185B
| $30.7M | 0.02% |
432,700
+92,100
| +27% | +$6.5M |
|
445
PUT
Verizon
VZ
$198B
| $30.7M | 0.02% |
676,000
+7,900
| +1% | +$329K |
|
|
446
PUT
Chubb
CB
$139B
| $30.4M | 0.02% |
100,600
-700
| -0.7% | -$195K |
|
447
CALL
TKO Group
TKO
$13.7B
| $30.2M | 0.02% |
197,600
-175,700
| -47% | -$26.8M |
|
448
PUT
RTX Corp
RTX
$294B
| $30.2M | 0.02% |
227,800
-172,100
| -43% | -$21.8M |
|
449
CALL
Marriott International
MAR
$100B
| $30.2M | 0.02% |
126,600
+37,100
| +41% | +$10.1M |
|
450
CALL
Analog Devices
ADI
$178B
| $30.1M | 0.02% |
149,400
+74,200
| +99% | +$16M |
|
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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.