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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
676
PUT
Boston Scientific
BSX
$65.8B
| $1.3M | ﹤0.01% |
34,000
+10,400
| +44% | +$401K |
|
677
Scorpio Tankers
STNG
$3.96B
| $1.29M | ﹤0.01% |
116,530
+77,999
| +202% | +$980K |
|
678
Micron Technology
MU
$1.04T
| $1.28M | ﹤0.01% |
+27,172
| New | +$1.32M |
|
|
HES
679
CALL
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $1.27M | ﹤0.01% |
31,100
-5,100
| -14% | -$242K |
|
680
CALL
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.5B
| $1.26M | ﹤0.01% |
+16,600
| New | +$1.68M |
|
|
CLVS
681
CALL
DELISTED
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
CLVS
| $1.26M | ﹤0.01% |
216,500
+117,900
| +120% | +$705K |
|
682
CALL
Seagate
STX
$193B
| $1.26M | ﹤0.01% |
25,500
-2,400
| -9% | -$113K |
|
|
DFS
683
PUT
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $1.25M | ﹤0.01% |
21,700
-10,400
| -32% | -$545K |
|
684
CALL
Vroom Inc
VRM
$36.9M
| $1.25M | ﹤0.01% |
+303
| New | +$1.35M |
|
|
WBA
685
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $1.25M | ﹤0.01% |
34,799
+12,728
| +58% | +$498K |
|
686
PUT
MetLife
MET
$61B
| $1.25M | ﹤0.01% |
33,600
-4,800
| -13% | -$182K |
|
687
PUT
Agnico Eagle Mines
AEM
$72.6B
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
15,500
+2,500
| +19% | +$191K |
|
|
GWPH
688
CALL
DELISTED
GW Pharmaceuticals Plc American Depositary Shares
GWPH
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
12,600
-2,900
| -19% | -$334K |
|
689
Cisco
CSCO
$450B
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
+31,110
| New | +$1.36M |
|
690
CALL
Tencent Music
TME
$14.5B
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
82,400
+34,700
| +73% | +$541K |
|
|
HES
691
PUT
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
29,500
+9,500
| +48% | +$451K |
|
|
BNY
692
CALL
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY
$108B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
35,100
+18,500
| +111% | +$673K |
|
693
Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bear 3X ETF
LABD
$65.4M
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
+2,018
| New | +$1.3M |
|
694
PUT
APA Corp
APA
$12.8B
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
126,400
+10,600
| +9% | +$145K |
|
695
CALL
Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust
FXE
$331M
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
+10,800
| New | +$1.19M |
|
|
CLDR
696
DELISTED
Cloudera, Inc.
CLDR
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
109,469
+6,340
| +6% | +$73.5K |
|
697
PUT
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$90.3B
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
40,000
-5,300
| -12% | -$186K |
|
698
PUT
Alcoa
AA
$11.7B
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
100,600
+18,100
| +22% | +$243K |
|
699
PUT
Purple Innovation
PRPL
$33.2M
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
+1,880
| New | +$1,000K |
|
|
700
PUT
Seagate
STX
$193B
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
23,700
-4,700
| -17% | -$221K |
|
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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.