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 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$16.8M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$16.2M |
| 3 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$15.6M |
| 4 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$15.3M |
| 5 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$11.9M |
Top Sells
| 1 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$38M |
| 2 |
QIHU
QIHOO 360 TECHNOLOGY CO LTD ADS RPSTG 3 CL A SHS
QIHU
|
+$30.7M |
| 3 |
LNKD
LinkedIn Corporation
LNKD
|
+$15.2M |
| 4 |
CELG
Celgene Corp
CELG
|
+$11.5M |
| 5 |
ProShares Trust UltraShort Lehman 20+ Year Treasury
TBT
|
+$10.5M |
Sector Composition
| 1 | Communication Services | 15.83% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 15.63% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.92% |
| 4 | Technology | 11.44% |
| 5 | Financials | 8.29% |
