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
|
+$105M |
| 2 |
iShares Gold Trust
IAU
|
+$65.3M |
| 3 |
Baidu
BIDU
|
+$60.8M |
| 4 |
TWTR
Twitter, Inc.
TWTR
|
+$25.5M |
| 5 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$21.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$197M |
| 2 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$92.6M |
| 3 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$68.4M |
| 4 |
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
TQQQ
|
+$63.3M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$39.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 0.28% |
| 2 | Industrials | 0.1% |
| 3 | Technology | 0.07% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.07% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.05% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BBBY
476
CALL
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $8.02M | 0.01% |
275,000
-149,600
| -35% | -$4.19M |
|
477
PUT
eBay
EBAY
$50.3B
| $7.99M | 0.01% |
130,400
-35,600
| -21% | -$2.06M |
|
478
PUT
Simon Property Group
SPG
$75.1B
| $7.93M | 0.01% |
69,700
-49,200
| -41% | -$5.13M |
|
479
PUT
iQIYI
IQ
$1.19B
| $7.72M | 0.01% |
464,300
+223,400
| +93% | +$5.16M |
|
480
CALL
Electronic Arts
EA
$52.4B
| $7.72M | 0.01% |
57,000
-17,000
| -23% | -$2.36M |
|
481
CALL
D.R. Horton
DHI
$41.3B
| $7.68M | 0.01% |
86,200
+74,600
| +643% | +$5.84M |
|
482
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
IWF
$120B
| $7.68M | 0.01% |
+126,364
| New | +$7.69M |
|
|
SFIX
483
CALL
Stitch Fix
SFIX
$536M
| $7.63M | 0.01% |
154,000
+51,400
| +50% | +$3.62M |
|
484
PUT
Dropbox
DBX
$7.13B
| $7.58M | 0.01% |
284,500
+45,300
| +19% | +$1.09M |
|
485
CALL
Macy's
M
$6.57B
| $7.55M | 0.01% |
466,100
+4,100
| +0.9% | +$62.6K |
|
486
PUT
Dave & Buster's
PLAY
$363M
| $7.52M | 0.01% |
156,900
+74,200
| +90% | +$2.9M |
|
487
CALL
PepsiCo
PEP
$191B
| $7.51M | 0.01% |
53,100
+22,400
| +73% | +$3.07M |
|
488
CALL
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
$150B
| $7.46M | 0.01% |
108,800
-11,300
| -9% | -$743K |
|
489
CALL
Sarepta Therapeutics
SRPT
$1.68B
| $7.45M | 0.01% |
99,900
+62,800
| +169% | +$5.79M |
|
|
490
PUT
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
$150B
| $7.42M | 0.01% |
108,300
-36,500
| -25% | -$2.4M |
|
491
CALL
RTX Corp
RTX
$294B
| $7.39M | 0.01% |
95,600
+31,100
| +48% | +$2.27M |
|
492
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
QID
$288M
| $7.3M | 0.01% |
55,851
-2,274
| -4% | -$305K |
|
493
PUT
ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF
ARKF
$742M
| $7.29M | 0.01% |
+142,700
| New | +$7.77M |
|
494
Schwab Short-Term US Treasury ETF
SCHO
$12.8B
| $7.27M | 0.01% |
+283,434
| New | +$7.28M |
|
495
CALL
Gaotu Techedu
GOTU
$374M
| $7.17M | 0.01% |
211,500
+61,100
| +41% | +$4.97M |
|
|
WBA
496
CALL
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $7.16M | 0.01% |
130,400
-13,000
| -9% | -$643K |
|
497
CALL
First Majestic Silver
AG
$8.01B
| $7.11M | 0.01% |
456,600
+121,300
| +36% | +$1.94M |
|
498
PUT
American Tower
AMT
$77.7B
| $6.98M | 0.01% |
29,200
+600
| +2% | +$134K |
|
|
MNDT
499
CALL
DELISTED
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
| $6.97M | 0.01% |
356,300
-201,600
| -36% | -$4.21M |
|
500
CALL
FuelCell Energy
FCEL
$1.72B
| $6.91M | 0.01% |
15,983
+5,733
| +56% | +$3.07M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q1 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2021, IMC Chicago held 1,233 positions worth $68.9B, down 12% from $78.2B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 55% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago withdrew a net $11.1B in Q1 2021, closing 212 positions and reducing 417 holdings. Its most notable exit was Amazon, an estimated $197M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 0.28% of assets, up from 0.17% a quarter earlier, followed by Industrials and Technology.
Against the trend, IMC Chicago opened a new position in Invesco QQQ Trust worth $104M.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q1 2021 buy was Invesco QQQ Trust: 327,088 shares worth $104M.
- IMC Chicago added most to Baidu in Q1 2021, an estimated $60.8M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q1 2021 reduction was Boeing, cutting an estimated $92.6M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited Amazon in Q1 2021, selling an estimated $197M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 55% of its $68.9B portfolio in Q1 2021.
- IMC Chicago opened 204 new positions and closed 212 in Q1 2021.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value fell 12% quarter-over-quarter to $68.9B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q1 2021, filed 14 May 2021.