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 |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
$50.9M |
| 2 |
Citigroup
C
|
$25.9M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
$25.1M |
| 4 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
$21.7M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
$18.3M |
Top Sells
| 1 |
LNKD
LinkedIn Corporation
LNKD
|
$17.4M |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
$11.9M |
| 3 |
Goldman Sachs
GS
|
$9.91M |
| 4 |
MDVN
MEDIVATION, INC.
MDVN
|
$8.62M |
| 5 |
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
|
$8.15M |
Sector Composition
| 1 | Communication Services | 15.08% |
| 2 | Technology | 12.4% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 11.9% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.24% |
| 5 | Financials | 9.26% |
