Simplex Trading

Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings

AUM $3.72B
1-Year Return 0.6%
 

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.

This Quarter Return
+5.59%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.59B
AUM Growth
+$614M
Cap. Flow
+$554M
Cap. Flow %
34.91%
Top 10 Hldgs %
24.59%
Holding
3,544
New
822
Increased
545
Reduced
449
Closed
695

Top Sells

1
C icon
Citigroup
C
+$21.6M
2
AAPL icon
Apple
AAPL
+$17.2M
3
QQQ icon
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
+$13.3M
4
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Eli Lilly
LLY
+$9.69M
5
MA icon
Mastercard
MA
+$8.27M

Sector Composition

1 Technology 14.2%
2 Communication Services 13.46%
3 Consumer Discretionary 12.76%
4 Healthcare 12.43%
5 Financials 10.75%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
HRZN icon
3151
Horizon Technology Finance
HRZN
$289M
-2,562
Closed -$26K
HSII icon
3152
Heidrick & Struggles
HSII
$1.02B
0
HSY icon
3153
Hershey
HSY
$37.6B
-2,112
Closed -$218K
HTLD icon
3154
Heartland Express
HTLD
$656M
0
HUBG icon
3155
HUB Group
HUBG
$2.21B
0
CIM
3156
Chimera Investment
CIM
$1.17B
0
CLB icon
3157
Core Laboratories
CLB
$577M
-458
Closed -$54K
CLDT
3158
Chatham Lodging
CLDT
$349M
0
CLDX icon
3159
Celldex Therapeutics
CLDX
$1.66B
0
CLFD icon
3160
Clearfield
CLFD
$456M
0
CLH icon
3161
Clean Harbors
CLH
$12.6B
0
CLMT icon
3162
Calumet Specialty Products
CLMT
$1.53B
-5,603
Closed -$22K
CLNE icon
3163
Clean Energy Fuels
CLNE
$561M
$0 ﹤0.01%
+27
New
CLS icon
3164
Celestica
CLS
$29.1B
0
CLW icon
3165
Clearwater Paper
CLW
$342M
0
CMA icon
3166
Comerica
CMA
$8.9B
0
CMC icon
3167
Commercial Metals
CMC
$6.53B
0
CME icon
3168
CME Group
CME
$93.7B
0
CMG icon
3169
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$51.9B
0
CMI icon
3170
Cummins
CMI
$55.8B
0
CMRE icon
3171
Costamare
CMRE
$1.46B
-11,602
Closed -$64K
CMS icon
3172
CMS Energy
CMS
$21.3B
0
CNI icon
3173
Canadian National Railway
CNI
$57.7B
0
CNK icon
3174
Cinemark Holdings
CNK
$3.12B
0
CNO icon
3175
CNO Financial Group
CNO
$3.8B
0