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 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$418M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$236M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$128M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$32.9M |
| 5 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$30.7M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$306M |
| 2 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$241M |
| 3 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$176M |
| 4 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$43M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$39.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 0.46% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.28% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.22% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.1% |
| 5 | Industrials | 0.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RDFN
1051
DELISTED
Redfin
RDFN
| $287K | ﹤0.01% |
15,911
-2,236
| -12% | -$57.6K |
|
1052
PUT
Senseonics Holdings Inc
SENS
$254M
| $287K | ﹤0.01% |
+7,275
| New | +$333K |
|
|
AUY
1053
DELISTED
Yamana Gold, Inc.
AUY
| $287K | ﹤0.01% |
51,489
-77,800
| -60% | -$368K |
|
1054
AMC Entertainment Holdings
AMC
$2.03B
| $286K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,161
| New | +$216K |
|
1055
CALL
Ocugen
OCGN
$410M
| $285K | ﹤0.01% |
86,500
-156,300
| -64% | -$549K |
|
1056
Sprott Physical Gold
PHYS
$14.6B
| $282K | ﹤0.01% |
18,328
-218,658
| -92% | -$3.24M |
|
1057
PUT
Workhorse Group
WKHS
$29.5M
| $282K | ﹤0.01% |
19
-112
| -85% | -$1.23M |
|
1058
Paysafe
PSFE
$407M
| $277K | ﹤0.01% |
6,810
-19,091
| -74% | -$788K |
|
1059
PG&E
PCG
$47.8B
| $276K | ﹤0.01% |
23,147
-227
| -1% | -$2.68K |
|
|
GBLO
1060
DELISTED
Global Beta Low Beta ETF
GBLO
| $276K | ﹤0.01% |
10,510
-3,665
| -26% | -$93.8K |
|
1061
CALL
UWM Holdings
UWMC
$621M
| $275K | ﹤0.01% |
60,700
-287,200
| -83% | -$1.39M |
|
|
1062
Senseonics Holdings Inc
SENS
$254M
| $254K | ﹤0.01% |
+6,434
| New | +$295K |
|
1063
PUT
Gaotu Techedu
GOTU
$372M
| $250K | ﹤0.01% |
145,200
+7,000
| +5% | +$13.3K |
|
|
RAD
1064
CALL
DELISTED
Rite Aid Corporation
RAD
| $246K | ﹤0.01% |
28,100
-16,400
| -37% | -$172K |
|
|
CGC
1065
Canopy Growth
CGC
$375M
| $237K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,132
| New | +$239K |
|
1066
CALL
Xerox
XRX
$337M
| $224K | ﹤0.01% |
11,100
-200
| -2% | -$4.21K |
|
|
1067
CALL
Senseonics Holdings Inc
SENS
$254M
| $213K | ﹤0.01% |
+5,415
| New | +$248K |
|
1068
ProShares UltraShort Utilities
SDP
$3.79M
| $209K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,687
| New | +$246K |
|
|
CRON
1069
Cronos Group
CRON
$1.05B
| $205K | ﹤0.01% |
52,715
-61,268
| -54% | -$223K |
|
1070
CALL
Inovio Pharmaceuticals
INO
$79.8M
| $200K | ﹤0.01% |
4,650
-20,325
| -81% | -$916K |
|
1071
American Airlines Group
AAL
$9.58B
| – | – |
-66,824
| Closed | -$1.14M |
|
1072
Airbnb
ABNB
$83.7B
| – | – |
-11,257
| Closed | -$1.79M |
|
1073
Adobe
ADBE
$89.5B
| – | – |
-10,343
| Closed | -$4.98M |
|
1074
Affirm
AFRM
$23.5B
| – | – |
-27,473
| Closed | -$1.44M |
|
1075
First Majestic Silver
AG
$8.05B
| – | – |
-45,198
| Closed | -$529K |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q1 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2022, IMC Chicago held 1,323 positions worth $101B, down 16% from $120B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 63% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago withdrew a net $9.72B in Q1 2022, closing 253 positions and reducing 510 holdings. Its most notable exit was Tesla, an estimated $241M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 0.46% of assets, up from 0.21% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, IMC Chicago opened a new position in Meta Platforms (Facebook) worth $372M.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q1 2022 buy was Meta Platforms (Facebook): 1,671,778 shares worth $372M.
- IMC Chicago added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q1 2022, an estimated $236M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q1 2022 reduction was Amazon, cutting an estimated $306M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited Tesla in Q1 2022, selling an estimated $241M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 63% of its $101B portfolio in Q1 2022.
- IMC Chicago opened 145 new positions and closed 253 in Q1 2022.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value fell 16% quarter-over-quarter to $101B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q1 2022, filed 19 Apr 2022.