Simplex Trading

Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings

AUM $3.72B
 

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
+3.27%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$701M
AUM Growth
+$701M
Cap. Flow
+$45.7M
Cap. Flow %
6.51%
Top 10 Hldgs %
24.68%
Holding
3,490
New
664
Increased
602
Reduced
516
Closed
807

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 17.29%
2 Healthcare 13.74%
3 Technology 12.76%
4 Communication Services 12.12%
5 Industrials 10.49%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
AME icon
3476
Ametek
AME
$42.6B
0
AMGN icon
3477
Amgen
AMGN
$153B
-43,906
Closed -$6.07M
AMLP icon
3478
Alerian MLP ETF
AMLP
$10.6B
-13,267
Closed -$165K
AMP icon
3479
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
$47.8B
-1,173
Closed -$128K
AMPH icon
3480
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals
AMPH
$1.37B
0
AMRN
3481
Amarin Corp
AMRN
$311M
-17,918
Closed -$34K
AMT icon
3482
American Tower
AMT
$91.9B
-7,898
Closed -$694K
AMX icon
3483
America Movil
AMX
$58.9B
-4,385
Closed -$72K
ANGO icon
3484
AngioDynamics
ANGO
$432M
0
ANY icon
3485
Sphere 3D
ANY
$17.2M
0
AON icon
3486
Aon
AON
$80.6B
-7,685
Closed -$680K
AORT icon
3487
Artivion
AORT
$2.04B
0