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
| 1 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$92M |
| 2 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$25.4M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$12.8M |
| 4 |
Baidu
BIDU
|
+$12.2M |
| 5 |
RHT
Red Hat Inc
RHT
|
+$11.6M |
Top Sells
| 1 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$61.4M |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$59.6M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$35.5M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$19.6M |
| 5 |
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
XLF
|
+$18.2M |
Sector Composition
| 1 | Communication Services | 16.98% |
| 2 | Technology | 12.42% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 10.02% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 8.53% |
| 5 | Industrials | 6.01% |
