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 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$560M |
| 2 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$220M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$105M |
| 4 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$88.3M |
| 5 |
Pinduoduo
PDD
|
+$72.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$1.01B |
| 2 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$66.7M |
| 3 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$65.2M |
| 4 |
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
SPXL
|
+$53.8M |
| 5 |
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
UPRO
|
+$46.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.42% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.24% |
| 3 | Financials | 0.16% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 0.12% |
| 5 | Industrials | 0.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
701
CALL
CleanSpark
CLSK
$3.73B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
771,800
-112,100
| -13% | -$1.88M |
|
702
PUT
Nutrien
NTR
$32.7B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
240,700
-10,100
| -4% | -$553K |
|
703
CALL
BILL Holdings
BILL
$4.33B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
232,600
-8,900
| -4% | -$504K |
|
704
PUT
Akamai
AKAM
$16.8B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
135,700
+60,900
| +81% | +$5.89M |
|
705
CALL
HCA Healthcare
HCA
$84.8B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
38,000
+5,300
| +16% | +$1.72M |
|
706
CALL
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLC
$21.9B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
142,400
+102,200
| +254% | +$8.42M |
|
707
PUT
Cleveland-Cliffs
CLF
$6.81B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
792,400
+4,000
| +0.5% | +$71.6K |
|
708
PUT
PENN Entertainment
PENN
$2.74B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
628,900
+309,900
| +97% | +$5.26M |
|
709
PUT
Allstate
ALL
$66.9B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
76,200
-31,800
| -29% | -$5.3M |
|
710
PUT
Kroger
KR
$34.8B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
243,600
+22,700
| +10% | +$1.22M |
|
711
CALL
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.37B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
192,000
-56,400
| -23% | -$4.04M |
|
712
CALL
Hims & Hers Health
HIMS
$6.5B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
601,500
+335,900
| +126% | +$5.59M |
|
713
PUT
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$68.8B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
11,500
-2,600
| -18% | -$2.52M |
|
714
PUT
Medtronic
MDT
$107B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
153,200
-12,400
| -7% | -$1.02M |
|
715
CALL
GitLab
GTLB
$5.28B
| $12M | 0.01% |
242,200
+13,800
| +6% | +$717K |
|
716
PUT
CarMax
KMX
$8.27B
| $12M | 0.01% |
163,900
-10,100
| -6% | -$728K |
|
|
WBA
717
CALL
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $12M | 0.01% |
992,400
+544,100
| +121% | +$9.23M |
|
718
CALL
Tenet Healthcare
THC
$20.1B
| $12M | 0.01% |
90,100
-7,600
| -8% | -$915K |
|
719
CALL
Kraft Heinz
KHC
$30.4B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
368,700
+170,200
| +86% | +$6.07M |
|
720
PUT
Samsara
IOT
$19.3B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
352,000
+116,700
| +50% | +$4.02M |
|
721
CALL
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$66.3B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
45,800
+10,400
| +29% | +$2.64M |
|
722
CALL
Cardinal Health
CAH
$53.4B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
119,700
+49,400
| +70% | +$5.03M |
|
723
CALL
Nu Holdings
NU
$68.1B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
909,700
+269,900
| +42% | +$3.14M |
|
724
CALL
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$73.7B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
76,600
-6,900
| -8% | -$991K |
|
725
PUT
Simon Property Group
SPG
$74.5B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
76,700
-7,000
| -8% | -$1.03M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q2 2024 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2024, IMC Chicago held 2,845 positions worth $164B, up 0.77% from $163B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 47% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago withdrew a net $9.54B in Q2 2024, closing 255 positions and reducing 591 holdings. Its most notable exit was NVIDIA, an estimated $1.01B position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Discretionary at 0.42% of assets, up from 0.16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
Against the trend, IMC Chicago opened a new position in State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust worth $582M.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q2 2024 buy was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust: 1,069,898 shares worth $582M.
- IMC Chicago added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q2 2024, an estimated $105M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q2 2024 reduction was Meta Platforms (Facebook), cutting an estimated $66.7M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited NVIDIA in Q2 2024, selling an estimated $1.01B.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 47% of its $164B portfolio in Q2 2024.
- IMC Chicago opened 514 new positions and closed 255 in Q2 2024.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value rose 0.77% quarter-over-quarter to $164B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q2 2024, filed 15 Jul 2024.