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 | $278M | |
| 2 | $84.4M | |
| 3 | $76.9M | |
| 4 | $74.9M | |
| 5 | $53.5M |
Top Sells
| 1 | $497M | |
| 2 | $73.7M | |
| 3 | $49M | |
| 4 | $48.1M | |
| 5 | $41.8M |
Sector Composition
| 1 | Technology | 22.97% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.26% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 9.52% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 8.42% |
| 5 | Financials | 7.07% |
| # | Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal | Shares Change % | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | -204 | Closed | -$9K | |||
| – | – | -11,269 | Closed | -$254K | |||
| – | – | -118 | Closed | -$4K | |||
| $0 | ﹤0.01% | 730 -5,375 | -88% | – | |||
| – | – | -83 | Closed | -$2K | |||
| – | – | -4,186 | Closed | -$24K | |||
| – | – | -1,127 | Closed | -$35K | |||
| – | – | 0 | – | – | |||
| – | – | -11,348 | Closed | -$438K | |||
| – | – | -1,438 | Closed | -$38K | |||
| – | – | 0 | – | – | |||
| – | – | 0 | – | – | |||
| – | – | -4,803 | Closed | -$26K | |||
| – | – | -199,658 | Closed | -$12.4M | |||
| – | – | 0 | – | – | |||
| – | – | -169 | Closed | -$1K | |||
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| – | – | -100 | Closed | – | |||
| – | – | 0 | – | – | |||
| $0 | ﹤0.01% | +15 | New | – | |||
| – | – | -25,044 | Closed | -$1.53M | |||
| – | – | -19,067 | Closed | -$1.15M | |||
| $0 | ﹤0.01% | 32 -21 | -40% | – | |||
| $0 | ﹤0.01% | 35 -1,208 | -97% | – |
