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
+1.08%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$972M
AUM Growth
+$191M
Cap. Flow
+$195M
Cap. Flow %
20.07%
Top 10 Hldgs %
30.46%
Holding
3,560
New
782
Increased
464
Reduced
447
Closed
696

Sector Composition

1 Communication Services 15.08%
2 Technology 12.4%
3 Healthcare 11.9%
4 Consumer Discretionary 11.24%
5 Financials 9.26%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
BEN icon
3351
Franklin Resources
BEN
$12.8B
0
BF.B icon
3352
Brown-Forman Class B
BF.B
$13B
0
BFH icon
3353
Bread Financial
BFH
$3B
-1,048
Closed -$179K
BGFV icon
3354
Big 5 Sporting Goods
BGFV
$32.8M
0
BGS icon
3355
B&G Foods
BGS
$366M
0
BHE icon
3356
Benchmark Electronics
BHE
$1.4B
0
BHP icon
3357
BHP
BHP
$135B
0
BHR
3358
Braemar Hotels & Resorts
BHR
$199M
-7,070
Closed -$98K
BIO icon
3359
Bio-Rad Laboratories Class A
BIO
$7.74B
-307
Closed -$50K
BIP icon
3360
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners
BIP
$14.2B
0
BJRI icon
3361
BJ's Restaurants
BJRI
$726M
-1,433
Closed -$50K
BKE icon
3362
Buckle
BKE
$3.02B
0
BKH icon
3363
Black Hills Corp
BKH
$4.27B
-361
Closed -$22K
BKU icon
3364
Bankunited
BKU
$2.89B
-4,410
Closed -$133K
BLD icon
3365
TopBuild
BLD
$11.8B
$0 ﹤0.01%
+7
New
BLDP
3366
Ballard Power Systems
BLDP
$568M
0
BLK icon
3367
Blackrock
BLK
$171B
-1,396
Closed -$505K
BLMN icon
3368
Bloomin' Brands
BLMN
$588M
0
BMI icon
3369
Badger Meter
BMI
$5.29B
0
BMVP icon
3370
Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF
BMVP
$111M
0
BND icon
3371
Vanguard Total Bond Market
BND
$135B
0
BMY icon
3372
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
$96.1B
-49,802
Closed -$2.69M
BNED icon
3373
Barnes & Noble Education
BNED
$282M
-16
Closed -$15K
BOH icon
3374
Bank of Hawaii
BOH
$2.71B
0
BP icon
3375
BP
BP
$87.8B
-478
Closed -$14K