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 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$286M |
| 2 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$82.3M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$72.6M |
| 4 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$64.2M |
| 5 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$52.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$51.5M |
| 2 |
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
|
+$41.8M |
| 3 |
Ford
F
|
+$26.3M |
| 4 |
United Airlines
UAL
|
+$22.7M |
| 5 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$22.3M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.84% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 0.32% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.32% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.28% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.2% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2776
CALL
PVH
PVH
$3.98B
| $870K | ﹤0.01% |
15,300
-166,500
| -92% | -$11.5M |
|
2777
PUT
Gerdau
GGB
$9.74B
| $869K | ﹤0.01% |
255,276
-100,044
| -28% | -$445K |
|
2778
NOV
NOV
$7.24B
| $869K | ﹤0.01% |
51,418
+14,399
| +39% | +$271K |
|
2779
CALL
Sportsman's Warehouse
SPWH
$44.5M
| $869K | ﹤0.01% |
90,700
+17,100
| +23% | +$169K |
|
|
DAWN
2780
CALL
DELISTED
Day One Biopharmaceuticals
DAWN
| $868K | ﹤0.01% |
+48,500
| New | +$501K |
|
2781
CALL
Expeditors International
EXPD
$22.4B
| $867K | ﹤0.01% |
8,900
+2,700
| +44% | +$277K |
|
2782
CALL
WD-40
WDFC
$3.14B
| $865K | ﹤0.01% |
4,300
+3,100
| +258% | +$579K |
|
|
CTEV
2783
CALL
Claritev Corp
CTEV
$394M
| $864K | ﹤0.01% |
3,938
+148
| +4% | +$29.3K |
|
|
AUY
2784
DELISTED
Yamana Gold, Inc.
AUY
| $864K | ﹤0.01% |
186,006
-600,428
| -76% | -$3.26M |
|
2785
PUT
Suburban Propane Partners
SPH
$1.24B
| $862K | ﹤0.01% |
56,500
-12,000
| -18% | -$199K |
|
2786
CALL
Tenable Holdings
TENB
$3.55B
| $862K | ﹤0.01% |
19,000
-13,300
| -41% | -$685K |
|
|
LKFT
2787
CALL
Lakefront Biotherapeutics American Depositary Shares
LKFT
$1.83B
| $859K | ﹤0.01% |
15,400
-11,900
| -44% | -$706K |
|
2788
CALL
Trex
TREX
$4.6B
| $859K | ﹤0.01% |
15,800
+12,900
| +445% | +$778K |
|
2789
PUT
Agios Pharmaceuticals
AGIO
$2.16B
| $857K | ﹤0.01% |
38,700
+32,000
| +478% | +$723K |
|
|
TIGR
2790
PUT
UP Fintech Holding
TIGR
$861M
| $857K | ﹤0.01% |
182,000
-430,400
| -70% | -$1.83M |
|
2791
PUT
Franco-Nevada
FNV
$40.9B
| $855K | ﹤0.01% |
6,500
-8,600
| -57% | -$1.27M |
|
2792
CALL
Samsara
IOT
$22B
| $854K | ﹤0.01% |
76,500
+69,400
| +977% | +$837K |
|
2793
CALL
Liberty Global Class C
LBTYK
$3.36B
| $853K | ﹤0.01% |
40,400
+13,800
| +52% | +$336K |
|
|
VRN
2794
CALL
DELISTED
Veren
VRN
| $853K | ﹤0.01% |
119,900
+94,000
| +363% | +$737K |
|
|
BPT
2795
DELISTED
BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust
BPT
| $851K | ﹤0.01% |
41,576
-33,367
| -45% | -$598K |
|
2796
Valvoline
VVV
$5.14B
| $850K | ﹤0.01% |
29,512
+6,911
| +31% | +$212K |
|
|
EFC
2797
CALL
Ellington Financial
EFC
$1.7B
| $849K | ﹤0.01% |
57,900
+17,600
| +44% | +$276K |
|
|
BLTS
2798
CALL
DELISTED
Bright Lights Acquisition Corp. Class A Common Stock
BLTS
| $849K | ﹤0.01% |
86,300
+47,100
| +120% | +$464K |
|
|
SHLX
2799
CALL
DELISTED
Shell Midstream Partners, L.P.
SHLX
| $849K | ﹤0.01% |
60,400
+4,300
| +8% | +$60.6K |
|
2800
H&R Block
HRB
$5.66B
| $848K | ﹤0.01% |
24,015
+15,123
| +170% | +$467K |
|
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Simplex Trading's Q2 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2022, Simplex Trading held 11,810 positions worth $94.1B, down 14% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 40% of the portfolio.
Simplex Trading deployed $11.3B of net new capital in Q2 2022, opening 1,405 new positions and adding to 4,027 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class C: 543,540 shares worth $59.4M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.84% of assets, up from 0.67% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was United Airlines, an estimated $22.7M trimmed.
- Simplex Trading's largest Q2 2022 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class C: 543,540 shares worth $59.4M.
- Simplex Trading added most to Apple in Q2 2022, an estimated $286M increase.
- Simplex Trading's biggest Q2 2022 reduction was United Airlines, cutting an estimated $22.7M.
- Simplex Trading fully exited State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2022, selling an estimated $51.5M.
- Simplex Trading's ten largest holdings make up 40% of its $94.1B portfolio in Q2 2022.
- Simplex Trading opened 1,405 new positions and closed 1,792 in Q2 2022.
- Simplex Trading's portfolio value fell 14% quarter-over-quarter to $94.1B.
Based on Simplex Trading's 13F filing for Q2 2022, filed 3 Aug 2022.