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 Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$210M |
| 2 |
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
QQQM
|
+$206M |
| 3 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$151M |
| 4 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$92.4M |
| 5 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$74.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$367M |
| 2 |
iShares Bitcoin Trust
IBIT
|
+$355M |
| 3 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$346M |
| 4 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$188M |
| 5 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$130M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.32% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 0.14% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.14% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.09% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.09% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1726
MP Materials
MP
$7.35B
| $2.4M | ﹤0.01% |
+153,906
| New | +$2.85M |
|
1727
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust
CEF
$7.35B
| $2.4M | ﹤0.01% |
100,972
+32,461
| +47% | +$805K |
|
1728
CALL
Sterling Infrastructure
STRL
$16.5B
| $2.39M | ﹤0.01% |
+14,200
| New | +$2.45M |
|
1729
CALL
Conagra Brands
CAG
$7.38B
| $2.39M | ﹤0.01% |
86,100
-91,400
| -51% | -$2.59M |
|
1730
PUT
American Superconductor
AMSC
$1.39B
| $2.39M | ﹤0.01% |
97,000
+37,000
| +62% | +$1.02M |
|
1731
American International
AIG
$42.9B
| $2.38M | ﹤0.01% |
32,742
+13,042
| +66% | +$981K |
|
1732
CALL
Genuine Parts
GPC
$17.9B
| $2.38M | ﹤0.01% |
+20,400
| New | +$2.55M |
|
|
K
1733
CALL
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $2.38M | ﹤0.01% |
29,400
-92,500
| -76% | -$7.47M |
|
1734
CALL
Molson Coors Class B
TAP
$7.97B
| $2.38M | ﹤0.01% |
41,500
-31,000
| -43% | -$1.81M |
|
1735
CALL
Plains GP Holdings
PAGP
$5.2B
| $2.37M | ﹤0.01% |
129,200
+99,000
| +328% | +$1.84M |
|
1736
CALL
Knight Transportation
KNX
$11.4B
| $2.37M | ﹤0.01% |
44,600
+18,000
| +68% | +$980K |
|
1737
Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X ETF
GGLL
$873M
| $2.36M | ﹤0.01% |
+51,670
| New | +$2.1M |
|
1738
CALL
Barclays
BCS
$91B
| $2.36M | ﹤0.01% |
177,600
+33,300
| +23% | +$431K |
|
1739
CALL
Upwork
UPWK
$1.21B
| $2.36M | ﹤0.01% |
144,300
+79,000
| +121% | +$1.14M |
|
1740
PUT
International Paper
IP
$23.3B
| $2.36M | ﹤0.01% |
43,800
+18,700
| +75% | +$1M |
|
|
1741
PUT
Molson Coors Class B
TAP
$7.97B
| $2.36M | ﹤0.01% |
41,100
-20,800
| -34% | -$1.21M |
|
1742
PUT
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings
WSC
$4.66B
| $2.35M | ﹤0.01% |
70,400
+55,300
| +366% | +$2.03M |
|
1743
CALL
Cenovus Energy
CVE
$51.6B
| $2.35M | ﹤0.01% |
155,300
-32,200
| -17% | -$518K |
|
1744
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$65.4B
| $2.35M | ﹤0.01% |
+11,307
| New | +$2.57M |
|
1745
Nasdaq
NDAQ
$53.6B
| $2.35M | ﹤0.01% |
+30,371
| New | +$2.35M |
|
1746
CALL
ArcelorMittal
MT
$50.7B
| $2.35M | ﹤0.01% |
101,500
+64,700
| +176% | +$1.6M |
|
|
CNR
1747
CALL
Core Natural Resources Inc
CNR
$4.02B
| $2.35M | ﹤0.01% |
22,000
+9,400
| +75% | +$1.08M |
|
1748
Freshworks
FRSH
$3.09B
| $2.35M | ﹤0.01% |
145,121
+121,157
| +506% | +$1.72M |
|
1749
CALL
Paylocity
PCTY
$7.43B
| $2.33M | ﹤0.01% |
+11,700
| New | +$2.24M |
|
1750
CALL
Axcelis
ACLS
$3.69B
| $2.33M | ﹤0.01% |
33,300
+12,500
| +60% | +$1.04M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q4 2024 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2024, IMC Chicago held 3,408 positions worth $215B, up 17% from $184B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 46% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago deployed $20B of net new capital in Q4 2024, opening 664 new positions and adding to 1,490 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF: 355,369 shares worth $209M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.32% of assets, down from 0.42% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Tesla, an estimated $367M trimmed.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q4 2024 buy was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF: 355,369 shares worth $209M.
- IMC Chicago added most to Netflix in Q4 2024, an estimated $74.9M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q4 2024 reduction was Tesla, cutting an estimated $367M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited NVIDIA in Q4 2024, selling an estimated $346M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 46% of its $215B portfolio in Q4 2024.
- IMC Chicago opened 664 new positions and closed 304 in Q4 2024.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value rose 17% quarter-over-quarter to $215B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q4 2024, filed 27 Jan 2025.