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 Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$106M |
| 2 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$81.1M |
| 3 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$73M |
| 4 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$68.5M |
| 5 |
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
|
+$64.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$214M |
| 2 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$209M |
| 3 |
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
QQQM
|
+$209M |
| 4 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$150M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$102M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.28% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.23% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 0.11% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 0.09% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2126
CALL
Teekay Tankers
TNK
$2.71B
| $1.26M | ﹤0.01% |
+32,800
| New | +$1.33M |
|
2127
PUT
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$287B
| $1.25M | ﹤0.01% |
+11,100
| New | +$1.31M |
|
|
CNR
2128
CALL
Core Natural Resources Inc
CNR
$3.93B
| $1.25M | ﹤0.01% |
16,200
-5,800
| -26% | -$490K |
|
2129
CALL
Scorpio Tankers
STNG
$3.91B
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
33,100
-219,100
| -87% | -$9.81M |
|
2130
PUT
Harrow
HROW
$1.44B
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
46,700
+11,900
| +34% | +$356K |
|
2131
PUT
QuantumScape Corp
QS
$3.05B
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
298,300
-127,400
| -30% | -$630K |
|
2132
PUT
Scotiabank
BNS
$105B
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
26,100
+5,300
| +25% | +$266K |
|
2133
PUT
Nokia
NOK
$46.9B
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
234,900
-71,800
| -23% | -$351K |
|
|
2134
CALL
Harrow
HROW
$1.44B
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
46,500
-10,500
| -18% | -$314K |
|
2135
CALL
Calumet Specialty Products
CLMT
$3.7B
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
97,400
-82,600
| -46% | -$1.3M |
|
2136
CALL
Altimmune
ALT
$568M
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
247,000
-72,300
| -23% | -$458K |
|
2137
CALL
GigaCloud Technology
GCT
$1.55B
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
86,900
-8,500
| -9% | -$155K |
|
2138
CALL
Rambus
RMBS
$8.98B
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
23,800
-16,300
| -41% | -$957K |
|
2139
PUT
Albertsons Companies
ACI
$5.85B
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
56,000
+27,900
| +99% | +$576K |
|
2140
PUT
Omega Healthcare
OHI
$15.3B
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
32,200
-6,900
| -18% | -$257K |
|
2141
CALL
Flex
FLEX
$37.7B
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
36,900
-28,600
| -44% | -$1.12M |
|
2142
PUT
US Foods
USFD
$22.5B
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
18,600
+7,900
| +74% | +$540K |
|
2143
CALL
Aramark
ARMK
$15B
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
35,200
-40,600
| -54% | -$1.5M |
|
2144
CALL
RingCentral
RNG
$4.83B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
49,000
-2,500
| -5% | -$78K |
|
2145
PUT
Fiverr
FVRR
$331M
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
51,200
-20,600
| -29% | -$599K |
|
2146
PUT
Sterling Infrastructure
STRL
$15.2B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
+10,700
| New | +$1.51M |
|
2147
IonQ
IONQ
$11.9B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
+54,750
| New | +$1.77M |
|
2148
PUT
Vermilion Energy
VET
$1.66B
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
148,700
-26,100
| -15% | -$233K |
|
2149
CALL
Winnebago Industries
WGO
$900M
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
34,900
-12,300
| -26% | -$521K |
|
2150
CALL
Amkor Technology
AMKR
$10.6B
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
66,500
+52,300
| +368% | +$1.18M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q1 2025 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2025, IMC Chicago held 3,586 positions worth $177B, down 18% from $215B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 46% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago withdrew a net $21.1B in Q1 2025, closing 516 positions and reducing 1,388 holdings. Its most notable exit was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, an estimated $209M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.28% of assets, down from 0.32% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare.
Against the trend, IMC Chicago opened a new position in Amazon worth $64M.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q1 2025 buy was Amazon: 336,493 shares worth $64M.
- IMC Chicago added most to iShares Russell 2000 ETF in Q1 2025, an estimated $106M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q1 2025 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $214M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in Q1 2025, selling an estimated $209M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 46% of its $177B portfolio in Q1 2025.
- IMC Chicago opened 482 new positions and closed 516 in Q1 2025.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value fell 18% quarter-over-quarter to $177B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q1 2025, filed 14 Apr 2025.