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
|
+$105M |
| 2 |
iShares Gold Trust
IAU
|
+$65.3M |
| 3 |
Baidu
BIDU
|
+$60.8M |
| 4 |
TWTR
Twitter, Inc.
TWTR
|
+$25.5M |
| 5 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$21.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$197M |
| 2 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$92.6M |
| 3 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$68.4M |
| 4 |
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
TQQQ
|
+$63.3M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$39.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 0.28% |
| 2 | Industrials | 0.1% |
| 3 | Technology | 0.07% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.07% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.05% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
901
Rocket Companies
RKT
$36.9B
| $757K | ﹤0.01% |
32,768
-81,298
| -71% | -$1.82M |
|
902
ProShares UltraPro Short Russell2000
SRTY
$76.3M
| $751K | ﹤0.01% |
3,508
+1,812
| +107% | +$437K |
|
|
SRNE
903
PUT
DELISTED
Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc.
SRNE
| $745K | ﹤0.01% |
90,100
-167,600
| -65% | -$1.77M |
|
|
BERY
904
CALL
DELISTED
Berry Global Group, Inc.
BERY
| $743K | ﹤0.01% |
13,177
-1,633
| -11% | -$84.8K |
|
905
Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF
PUI
$56.8M
| $741K | ﹤0.01% |
+22,321
| New | +$711K |
|
|
HBI
906
PUT
DELISTED
Hanesbrands
HBI
| $738K | ﹤0.01% |
37,500
+1,200
| +3% | +$21.2K |
|
907
PUT
Campbell Soup
CPB
$6.51B
| $734K | ﹤0.01% |
14,600
-100
| -0.7% | -$4.76K |
|
908
PUT
Petrobras
PBR
$121B
| $733K | ﹤0.01% |
86,400
-75,100
| -47% | -$717K |
|
909
PUT
Conagra Brands
CAG
$7.07B
| $729K | ﹤0.01% |
19,400
-35,900
| -65% | -$1.27M |
|
910
WisdomTree Trust WisdomTree US SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund
DGRS
$401M
| $723K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,698
| New | +$686K |
|
911
CALL
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$90.3B
| $711K | ﹤0.01% |
13,300
-21,900
| -62% | -$1.11M |
|
912
CALL
AB InBev
BUD
$158B
| $704K | ﹤0.01% |
11,200
-62,900
| -85% | -$4.06M |
|
913
CALL
AGNC Investment
AGNC
$12.3B
| $696K | ﹤0.01% |
+41,500
| New | +$671K |
|
914
CALL
SLB Ltd
SLB
$77.8B
| $693K | ﹤0.01% |
25,500
-60,500
| -70% | -$1.59M |
|
915
CALL
Range Resources
RRC
$9.11B
| $690K | ﹤0.01% |
66,800
-39,000
| -37% | -$379K |
|
916
Stem
STEM
$49.2M
| $687K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,292
| New | +$830K |
|
917
CALL
Trinity Industries
TRN
$2.97B
| $675K | ﹤0.01% |
23,700
+7,600
| +47% | +$223K |
|
|
918
CALL
Petrobras
PBR
$121B
| $672K | ﹤0.01% |
79,200
-126,500
| -61% | -$1.21M |
|
919
Dave & Buster's
PLAY
$343M
| $671K | ﹤0.01% |
+13,999
| New | +$547K |
|
920
FuboTV Inc
FUBO
$245M
| $666K | ﹤0.01% |
2,508
+1,346
| +116% | +$578K |
|
921
Inseego
INSG
$108M
| $663K | ﹤0.01% |
+6,634
| New | +$966K |
|
922
PUT
Altria Group
MO
$122B
| $655K | ﹤0.01% |
12,800
-26,200
| -67% | -$1.17M |
|
|
923
PUT
SLB Ltd
SLB
$77.8B
| $653K | ﹤0.01% |
24,000
-37,300
| -61% | -$982K |
|
|
CAN
924
CALL
Canaan Creative
CAN
$176M
| $647K | ﹤0.01% |
+31,300
| New | +$466K |
|
925
CALL
Groupon
GRPN
$980M
| $642K | ﹤0.01% |
12,700
-41,500
| -77% | -$1.8M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q1 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2021, IMC Chicago held 1,233 positions worth $68.9B, down 12% from $78.2B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 55% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago withdrew a net $11.1B in Q1 2021, closing 212 positions and reducing 417 holdings. Its most notable exit was Amazon, an estimated $197M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 0.28% of assets, up from 0.17% a quarter earlier, followed by Industrials and Technology.
Against the trend, IMC Chicago opened a new position in Invesco QQQ Trust worth $104M.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q1 2021 buy was Invesco QQQ Trust: 327,088 shares worth $104M.
- IMC Chicago added most to Baidu in Q1 2021, an estimated $60.8M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q1 2021 reduction was Boeing, cutting an estimated $92.6M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited Amazon in Q1 2021, selling an estimated $197M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 55% of its $68.9B portfolio in Q1 2021.
- IMC Chicago opened 204 new positions and closed 212 in Q1 2021.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value fell 12% quarter-over-quarter to $68.9B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q1 2021, filed 14 May 2021.