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 Bitcoin Trust
IBIT
|
+$311M |
| 2 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$296M |
| 3 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$97.5M |
| 4 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$82.1M |
| 5 |
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
UPRO
|
+$76.1M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$207M |
| 2 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$95.1M |
| 3 |
Pinduoduo
PDD
|
+$90.7M |
| 4 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$62.2M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$59.1M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.42% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.3% |
| 3 | Consumer Staples | 0.05% |
| 4 | Industrials | 0.05% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.05% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
576
CALL
Williams-Sonoma
WSM
$26.7B
| $18.8M | 0.01% |
121,200
+20,400
| +20% | +$2.93M |
|
577
PUT
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$73.7B
| $18.8M | 0.01% |
116,000
+4,100
| +4% | +$629K |
|
578
CALL
HP
HPQ
$23.5B
| $18.8M | 0.01% |
522,900
-270,200
| -34% | -$9.52M |
|
579
PUT
CarMax
KMX
$8.27B
| $18.7M | 0.01% |
242,200
+78,300
| +48% | +$6.19M |
|
580
CALL
KE Holdings
BEKE
$16.8B
| $18.7M | 0.01% |
939,300
+455,900
| +94% | +$6.73M |
|
581
PUT
Alcoa
AA
$11.7B
| $18.7M | 0.01% |
484,300
-267,400
| -36% | -$9.11M |
|
582
CALL
monday.com
MNDY
$3.27B
| $18.6M | 0.01% |
66,900
-21,900
| -25% | -$5.42M |
|
583
CALL
Stryker
SYK
$127B
| $18.5M | 0.01% |
51,300
-1,700
| -3% | -$587K |
|
|
584
PUT
Williams-Sonoma
WSM
$26.7B
| $18.5M | 0.01% |
119,200
-16,200
| -12% | -$2.32M |
|
585
CALL
Hershey
HSY
$35.4B
| $18.3M | 0.01% |
95,600
-24,400
| -20% | -$4.74M |
|
586
CALL
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF
DBEM
$105M
| $18.3M | 0.01% |
641,000
+357,200
| +126% | +$8.94M |
|
587
PUT
Interactive Brokers
IBKR
$40.9B
| $18.3M | 0.01% |
525,200
+14,000
| +3% | +$434K |
|
588
PUT
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$8.89B
| $18.3M | 0.01% |
891,600
+150,000
| +20% | +$2.72M |
|
|
589
CALL
Interactive Brokers
IBKR
$40.9B
| $18.2M | 0.01% |
521,600
+192,000
| +58% | +$5.95M |
|
590
PUT
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.2B
| $18.1M | 0.01% |
70,400
-28,600
| -29% | -$7.09M |
|
591
PUT
Tractor Supply
TSCO
$16.3B
| $18M | 0.01% |
310,000
-643,000
| -67% | -$34.6M |
|
592
PUT
Abbott
ABT
$180B
| $17.9M | 0.01% |
157,000
-42,100
| -21% | -$4.62M |
|
593
CALL
Simon Property Group
SPG
$74.5B
| $17.9M | 0.01% |
105,800
+21,200
| +25% | +$3.36M |
|
594
CALL
Lamb Weston
LW
$6.82B
| $17.9M | 0.01% |
276,100
+173,800
| +170% | +$11.5M |
|
595
PUT
ProShares Ultra S&P500
SSO
$7.71B
| $17.8M | 0.01% |
383,600
-38,600
| -9% | -$1.63M |
|
596
CALL
GE HealthCare
GEHC
$27.6B
| $17.8M | 0.01% |
189,200
+25,400
| +16% | +$2.13M |
|
597
CALL
Reddit
RDDT
$32.5B
| $17.8M | 0.01% |
269,300
-107,400
| -29% | -$6.64M |
|
598
Netflix
NFLX
$292B
| $17.7M | 0.01% |
249,720
-405,210
| -62% | -$27.1M |
|
599
PUT
Southwest Airlines
LUV
$22.1B
| $17.7M | 0.01% |
597,400
-46,500
| -7% | -$1.29M |
|
600
CALL
Emerson Electric
EMR
$82.9B
| $17.7M | 0.01% |
161,700
-144,000
| -47% | -$15.5M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q3 2024 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2024, IMC Chicago held 3,122 positions worth $184B, up 12% from $164B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 51% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago deployed $14.9B of net new capital in Q3 2024, opening 532 new positions and adding to 1,246 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares Bitcoin Trust: 8,949,274 shares worth $323M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.42% of assets, up from 0.24% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $207M trimmed.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q3 2024 buy was iShares Bitcoin Trust: 8,949,274 shares worth $323M.
- IMC Chicago added most to iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF in Q3 2024, an estimated $82.1M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q3 2024 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $207M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited JPMorgan Chase in Q3 2024, selling an estimated $95.1M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 51% of its $184B portfolio in Q3 2024.
- IMC Chicago opened 532 new positions and closed 378 in Q3 2024.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value rose 12% quarter-over-quarter to $184B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q3 2024, filed 25 Oct 2024.