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 |
SPYM
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151
CALL
DoorDash
DASH
$85.1B
| $170M | 0.08% |
689,500
+301,900
| +78% | +$60.6M |
2020 Q4
18 quarters
|
|
152
CALL
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$40B
| $170M | 0.08% |
3,019,900
+397,800
| +15% | +$20.2M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
153
CALL
ExxonMobil
XOM
$695B
| $169M | 0.07% |
1,564,900
+177,000
| +13% | +$18.9M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
154
CALL
Caterpillar
CAT
$368B
| $165M | 0.07% |
424,600
-73,700
| -15% | -$24.6M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
|
155
PUT
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$40B
| $164M | 0.07% |
2,914,900
-323,900
| -10% | -$16.5M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
156
CALL
Lam Research
LRCX
$399B
| $163M | 0.07% |
1,676,100
+251,300
| +18% | +$19.9M |
2019 Q1
25 quarters
|
|
157
CALL
Roblox
RBLX
$34.4B
| $161M | 0.07% |
1,535,100
+723,000
| +89% | +$56.8M |
2021 Q2
16 quarters
|
|
158
CALL
Intel
INTC
$553B
| $159M | 0.07% |
7,120,400
-2,323,400
| -25% | -$48.1M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
159
PUT
McDonald's
MCD
$166B
| $157M | 0.07% |
538,300
+88,200
| +20% | +$27.2M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
160
PUT
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$118B
| $157M | 0.07% |
339,300
+43,700
| +15% | +$20.5M |
2019 Q2
24 quarters
|
|
161
Tesla
TSLA
$1.51T
| $154M | 0.07% |
485,742
+156,355
| +47% | +$47.1M |
2024 Q2
4 quarters
|
|
162
PUT
GE Vernova
GEV
$268B
| $154M | 0.07% |
290,400
+105,500
| +57% | +$43.9M |
2024 Q2
4 quarters
|
|
163
PUT
IBM
IBM
$214B
| $153M | 0.07% |
520,500
+37,700
| +8% | +$9.71M |
2022 Q1
13 quarters
|
|
164
PUT
Chevron
CVX
$416B
| $152M | 0.07% |
1,065,000
+461,400
| +76% | +$65M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
|
165
PUT
Lam Research
LRCX
$399B
| $152M | 0.07% |
1,564,200
+276,900
| +22% | +$22M |
2019 Q1
25 quarters
|
|
166
CALL
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
$1.06T
| $152M | 0.07% |
365,800
+21,500
| +6% | +$11.3M |
2022 Q3
11 quarters
|
|
167
PUT
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
TECL
$6.89B
| $152M | 0.07% |
3,822,100
+419,800
| +12% | +$27.7M |
2021 Q4
14 quarters
|
|
|
168
Apple
AAPL
$4.91T
| $152M | 0.07% |
+739,952
| New | +$149M |
2025 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
169
PUT
lululemon athletica
LULU
$10.9B
| $152M | 0.07% |
637,800
+97,200
| +18% | +$26.8M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
170
CALL
Wells Fargo
WFC
$253B
| $149M | 0.07% |
1,857,100
+169,200
| +10% | +$12.2M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
171
CALL
Starbucks
SBUX
$103B
| $148M | 0.07% |
1,615,300
+176,800
| +12% | +$15.3M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
172
PUT
Zscaler
ZS
$38.1B
| $147M | 0.07% |
468,300
+36,000
| +8% | +$8.97M |
2020 Q1
21 quarters
|
|
|
173
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
$51.2B
| $144M | 0.06% |
+2,757,877
| New | +$136M |
2025 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
|
174
PUT
Wells Fargo
WFC
$253B
| $143M | 0.06% |
1,782,900
+299,600
| +20% | +$21.6M |
2018 Q4
26 quarters
|
|
175
PUT
Reddit
RDDT
$30.8B
| $143M | 0.06% |
948,000
+17,500
| +2% | +$1.98M |
2024 Q1
5 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.