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
|
+$232M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
|
+$168M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$149M |
| 4 |
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
|
+$136M |
| 5 |
UnitedHealth
UNH
|
+$110M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$153M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$127M |
| 3 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$97.1M |
| 4 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$65.3M |
| 5 |
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF
SPYM
|
+$57.6M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous | 98.86% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.32% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.25% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 0.13% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 0.1% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SCIU
826
PUT
DELISTED
Global X Scientific Beta US ETF
SCIU
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
380,800
+105,500
| +38% | +$4.12M |
2024 Q1
5 quarters
|
|
827
CALL
BioNTech
BNTX
$22.1B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
139,300
-22,000
| -14% | -$2.22M |
2020 Q4
18 quarters
|
|
828
CALL
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust
GBTC
$12.2B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
174,700
-9,100
| -5% | -$708K |
2024 Q4
2 quarters
|
|
829
CALL
The Kraft Heinz Company
KHC
$27.9B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
572,400
-17,500
| -3% | -$486K |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
830
CALL
Wheaton Precious Metals
WPM
$60.4B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
163,800
+7,700
| +5% | +$648K |
2022 Q3
11 quarters
|
|
831
CALL
AstraZeneca
AZN
$256B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
105,000
-41,250
| -28% | -$5.78M |
2020 Q3
19 quarters
|
|
832
PUT
SolarEdge
SEDG
$1.96B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
718,600
+245,800
| +52% | +$4.07M |
2020 Q4
18 quarters
|
|
833
CALL
MetLife
MET
$64.6B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
181,900
+18,400
| +11% | +$1.42M |
2022 Q3
11 quarters
|
|
834
PUT
EchoStar
ECHO
$24.9B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
526,400
+299,400
| +132% | +$6.58M |
2024 Q1
5 quarters
|
|
835
PUT
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$81.6B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
216,100
+39,600
| +22% | +$2.64M |
2022 Q1
13 quarters
|
|
836
CALL
Williams-Sonoma
WSM
$29.5B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
89,100
-46,800
| -34% | -$7.35M |
2023 Q3
7 quarters
|
|
837
CALL
WIX.com
WIX
$3.12B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
91,800
-17,200
| -16% | -$2.77M |
2022 Q3
11 quarters
|
|
838
CALL
Ross Stores
ROST
$75.8B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
113,900
+11,900
| +12% | +$1.65M |
2022 Q4
10 quarters
|
|
839
PUT
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$74.3B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
159,200
-34,600
| -18% | -$3.16M |
2023 Q3
7 quarters
|
|
840
CALL
American Electric Power
AEP
$68.9B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
139,400
-6,400
| -4% | -$666K |
2020 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
841
PUT
Becton Dickinson
BDX
$52B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
83,900
+67,300
| +405% | +$12.3M |
2023 Q3
7 quarters
|
|
842
CALL
Suncor Energy
SU
$90.6B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
385,600
+59,300
| +18% | +$2.14M |
2020 Q3
19 quarters
|
|
843
PUT
Simon Property Group
SPG
$66.2B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
89,800
+6,100
| +7% | +$964K |
2020 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
844
PUT
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$7.24B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
419,700
+129,200
| +44% | +$4.1M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
845
CALL
Ferrari
RACE
$69.5B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
29,400
-16,000
| -35% | -$7.43M |
2024 Q1
5 quarters
|
|
846
CALL
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$20.7B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
249,100
+153,700
| +161% | +$8.96M |
2024 Q1
5 quarters
|
|
847
CALL
Quantum Computing Inc
QUBT
$1.46B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
751,000
-700
| -0.1% | -$7.71K |
2024 Q4
2 quarters
|
|
848
PUT
Zillow
Z
$6.89B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
205,300
-63,900
| -24% | -$4.31M |
2019 Q4
22 quarters
|
|
849
PUT
Paychex
PAYX
$39.3B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
98,800
+56,500
| +134% | +$8.51M |
2022 Q3
11 quarters
|
|
850
CALL
Nutrien
NTR
$33.8B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
246,700
+58,700
| +31% | +$3.32M |
2023 Q3
7 quarters
|
|
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IMC Chicago's Q2 2025 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2025, IMC Chicago held 3,685 positions worth $225B, up 27% from $177B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 42% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago's Q2 2025 filing shows 615 new, 1,602 increased, 1,040 reduced and 423 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares Bitcoin Trust: 4,132,010 shares worth $253M. The largest sale was Invesco QQQ Trust, an estimated $153M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Miscellaneous at 99% of assets, down from 99% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q2 2025 buy was iShares Bitcoin Trust: 4,132,010 shares worth $253M.
- IMC Chicago added most to Sprott Physical Gold in Q2 2025, an estimated $77.8M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q2 2025 reduction was Invesco QQQ Trust, cutting an estimated $153M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited Advanced Micro Devices in Q2 2025, selling an estimated $97.1M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 42% of its $225B portfolio in Q2 2025.
- IMC Chicago opened 615 new positions and closed 423 in Q2 2025.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value rose 27% quarter-over-quarter to $225B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q2 2025, filed 22 Jul 2025.