Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings
Simplex Trading, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology-driven proprietary trading firm specializing in market-making and liquidity provision, primarily in U.S. equity options and futures options. Leveraging advanced proprietary software and data-driven analysis, the firm optimizes trading strategies and develops innovative solutions to capitalize on financial market opportunities, maintaining a competitive edge through automation and a collaborative team of technologists and traders. With a workforce exceeding 300 and led by CEO Erik Swanson since 2014, Simplex operates with a low-ego, high-intelligence culture, focusing on minimal bureaucracy and rapid execution, while also making strategic venture capital investments in fintech startups. Recognized as a top workplace in Chicago by Built In’s 2025 awards, Simplex continues to evolve, blending cutting-edge technology with a commitment to market efficiency and growth.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$168M |
| 2 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$141M |
| 3 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$121M |
| 4 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$107M |
| 5 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$103M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$174M |
| 2 |
Western Digital
WDC
|
+$87.7M |
| 3 |
Broadcom
AVGO
|
+$62.2M |
| 4 |
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
SOXL
|
+$52M |
| 5 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$44.6M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.62% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 0.22% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.21% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 0.2% |
| 5 | Industrials | 0.1% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRON
3176
Cronos Group
CRON
$1.08B
| $533K | ﹤0.01% |
212,416
-569,150
| -73% | -$1.48M |
|
3177
Iovance Biotherapeutics
IOVA
$2.09B
| $533K | ﹤0.01% |
151,831
-177,232
| -54% | -$567K |
|
|
SPYQ
3178
CALL
Tradr 2X Long SPY Quarterly ETF
SPYQ
$14.1M
| $533K | ﹤0.01% |
+38,500
| New | +$6.15M |
|
3179
Rogers Corp
ROG
$2.18B
| $532K | ﹤0.01% |
4,960
-370
| -7% | -$38.1K |
|
3180
NovaGold Resources
NG
$2.66B
| $532K | ﹤0.01% |
59,282
+7,325
| +14% | +$75.4K |
|
3181
CALL
Olema Pharmaceuticals
OLMA
$1.03B
| $532K | ﹤0.01% |
35,700
+6,400
| +22% | +$142K |
|
3182
PUT
Open Text
OTEX
$6.15B
| $532K | ﹤0.01% |
23,900
+16,600
| +227% | +$431K |
|
3183
PUT
Geron
GERN
$860M
| $531K | ﹤0.01% |
356,600
+36,500
| +11% | +$55.5K |
|
3184
CALL
Semtech
SMTC
$10.7B
| $531K | ﹤0.01% |
6,900
-12,400
| -64% | -$1.02M |
|
3185
Kinsale Capital Group
KNSL
$8.11B
| $530K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,552
| New | +$588K |
|
3186
PUT
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$18.7B
| $530K | ﹤0.01% |
11,600
-13,833
| -54% | -$1.91M |
|
3187
Mineralys Therapeutics
MLYS
$2.31B
| $530K | ﹤0.01% |
19,562
+14,760
| +307% | +$433K |
|
3188
Automatic Data Processing
ADP
$105B
| $529K | ﹤0.01% |
+2,602
| New | +$597K |
|
3189
PUT
Kura Oncology
KURA
$826M
| $528K | ﹤0.01% |
65,000
-23,000
| -26% | -$198K |
|
3190
CALL
Marten Transport
MRTN
$1.21B
| $528K | ﹤0.01% |
+40,200
| New | +$516K |
|
|
BLD
3191
CALL
DELISTED
TopBuild
BLD
| $527K | ﹤0.01% |
1,500
+900
| +150% | +$403K |
|
3192
PUT
Donaldson
DCI
$10.7B
| $526K | ﹤0.01% |
+6,200
| New | +$599K |
|
3193
PUT
Bowman Consulting
BWMN
$453M
| $526K | ﹤0.01% |
+18,500
| New | +$603K |
|
3194
CALL
NetEase
NTES
$84.4B
| $526K | ﹤0.01% |
4,700
-7,900
| -63% | -$980K |
|
3195
Village Farms International
VFF
$242M
| $526K | ﹤0.01% |
185,228
+128,369
| +226% | +$417K |
|
3196
CALL
Helmerich & Payne
HP
$3.37B
| $526K | ﹤0.01% |
14,600
-54,000
| -79% | -$1.84M |
|
3197
Sundial Growers
SNDL
$325M
| $525K | ﹤0.01% |
397,934
+65,153
| +20% | +$99.6K |
|
3198
Markel Group
MKL
$23.6B
| $524K | ﹤0.01% |
274
-366
| -57% | -$743K |
|
|
SA
3199
PUT
Seabridge Gold
SA
$2.89B
| $524K | ﹤0.01% |
18,500
-25,600
| -58% | -$817K |
|
|
JBTM
3200
PUT
JBT Marel
JBTM
$7.31B
| $524K | ﹤0.01% |
4,100
-2,300
| -36% | -$348K |
|
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Simplex Trading's Q1 2026 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2026, Simplex Trading held 10,500 positions worth $149B, down 16% from $177B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 51% of the portfolio.
Simplex Trading withdrew a net $18.1B in Q1 2026, closing 1,574 positions and reducing 3,926 holdings. Its most notable exit was Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF, an estimated $52M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.62% of assets, up from 0.59% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, Simplex Trading opened a new position in Amazon worth $159M.
- Simplex Trading's largest Q1 2026 buy was Amazon: 764,884 shares worth $159M.
- Simplex Trading added most to NVIDIA in Q1 2026, an estimated $141M increase.
- Simplex Trading's biggest Q1 2026 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $174M.
- Simplex Trading fully exited Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF in Q1 2026, selling an estimated $52M.
- Simplex Trading's ten largest holdings make up 51% of its $149B portfolio in Q1 2026.
- Simplex Trading opened 2,156 new positions and closed 1,574 in Q1 2026.
- Simplex Trading's portfolio value fell 16% quarter-over-quarter to $149B.
Based on Simplex Trading's 13F filing for Q1 2026, filed 14 May 2026.