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
|
+$142M |
| 2 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$38.8M |
| 3 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$36.6M |
| 4 |
JD.com
JD
|
+$25.2M |
| 5 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$16.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$48.5M |
| 2 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$48.1M |
| 3 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$29.9M |
| 4 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$20.8M |
| 5 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$20M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.09% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.08% |
| 3 | Financials | 0.07% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 0.04% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.02% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
751
CALL
Signet Jewelers
SIG
$3.55B
| $2.93M | ﹤0.01% |
37,700
+5,900
| +19% | +$438K |
|
752
PUT
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.68B
| $2.93M | ﹤0.01% |
77,100
+50,300
| +188% | +$2.21M |
|
|
CMA
753
CALL
DELISTED
Comerica
CMA
| $2.91M | ﹤0.01% |
+67,000
| New | +$4.29M |
|
754
CALL
Paychex
PAYX
$40.4B
| $2.89M | ﹤0.01% |
25,200
+2,200
| +10% | +$250K |
|
755
CALL
Capri Holdings
CPRI
$1.77B
| $2.88M | ﹤0.01% |
61,300
+33,100
| +117% | +$1.78M |
|
|
JKS
756
PUT
JinkoSolar
JKS
$775M
| $2.87M | ﹤0.01% |
56,200
+21,400
| +61% | +$1.12M |
|
757
CALL
Corning
GLW
$126B
| $2.85M | ﹤0.01% |
80,900
+30,800
| +61% | +$1.07M |
|
758
PUT
Asana
ASAN
$1.58B
| $2.84M | ﹤0.01% |
134,500
+11,100
| +9% | +$184K |
|
759
CALL
Transocean
RIG
$5.92B
| $2.84M | ﹤0.01% |
446,400
+118,500
| +36% | +$761K |
|
760
CALL
Universal Display
OLED
$3.71B
| $2.82M | ﹤0.01% |
18,200
+3,100
| +21% | +$417K |
|
761
PUT
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$77.7B
| $2.79M | ﹤0.01% |
40,000
-17,900
| -31% | -$1.19M |
|
762
PUT
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
MDGL
$12.6B
| $2.79M | ﹤0.01% |
11,500
-19,300
| -63% | -$5.26M |
|
763
CALL
Sony
SONY
$123B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
153,500
+54,000
| +54% | +$936K |
|
764
CALL
GSK
GSK
$103B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
78,200
-119,200
| -60% | -$4.17M |
|
765
CALL
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$42.8B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
33,200
+8,500
| +34% | +$678K |
|
766
PUT
Steel Dynamics
STLD
$35.6B
| $2.77M | ﹤0.01% |
24,500
+11,000
| +81% | +$1.28M |
|
767
CALL
General Mills
GIS
$19.2B
| $2.76M | ﹤0.01% |
32,300
-20,900
| -39% | -$1.67M |
|
|
DISH
768
CALL
DELISTED
DISH Network Corp.
DISH
| $2.76M | ﹤0.01% |
295,500
+161,000
| +120% | +$2.03M |
|
|
DFS
769
CALL
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $2.75M | ﹤0.01% |
27,800
+2,800
| +11% | +$300K |
|
770
PUT
Regions Financial
RF
$26.3B
| $2.75M | ﹤0.01% |
+147,900
| New | +$3.22M |
|
771
PUT
Fastly Inc
FSLY
$3.17B
| $2.74M | ﹤0.01% |
154,200
+67,400
| +78% | +$856K |
|
772
PUT
Toast
TOST
$16.8B
| $2.74M | ﹤0.01% |
154,200
+87,000
| +129% | +$1.72M |
|
773
CALL
C.H. Robinson
CHRW
$22B
| $2.72M | ﹤0.01% |
27,400
+11,900
| +77% | +$1.17M |
|
774
CALL
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.5B
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
27,900
-8,300
| -23% | -$860K |
|
775
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$96.9B
| $2.7M | ﹤0.01% |
97,400
+36,902
| +61% | +$1.05M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q1 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2023, IMC Chicago held 1,423 positions worth $85.3B, up 33% from $64B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 58% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago deployed $11.3B of net new capital in Q1 2023, opening 179 new positions and adding to 556 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Invesco QQQ Trust: 479,749 shares worth $154M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Discretionary at 0.09% of assets, up from 0.02% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, an estimated $48.1M trimmed.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q1 2023 buy was Invesco QQQ Trust: 479,749 shares worth $154M.
- IMC Chicago added most to ProShares UltraPro QQQ in Q1 2023, an estimated $9.55M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q1 2023 reduction was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, cutting an estimated $48.1M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited iShares Russell 2000 ETF in Q1 2023, selling an estimated $48.5M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 58% of its $85.3B portfolio in Q1 2023.
- IMC Chicago opened 179 new positions and closed 147 in Q1 2023.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value rose 33% quarter-over-quarter to $85.3B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q1 2023, filed 24 Apr 2023.