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 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
$27.1M |
| 2 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
$24.7M |
| 3 |
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
|
$20.1M |
| 4 |
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
|
$18.3M |
| 5 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
$14.8M |
Top Sells
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
$71.9M |
| 2 |
Micron Technology
MU
|
$47.7M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
$26.3M |
| 4 |
Boeing
BA
|
$21M |
| 5 |
Citigroup
C
|
$19.6M |
Sector Composition
| 1 | Consumer Discretionary | 15.64% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 14.16% |
| 3 | Technology | 12.46% |
| 4 | Financials | 10.94% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.33% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Shares Change % | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3551
AvalonBay Communities
AVB
$27.1B
| – | – |
0
| – | – |
|
3552
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.41T
| – | – |
-51,687
| Closed | -$13.3M |
|
|
ALOG
3553
DELISTED
Analogic Corp
ALOG
| – | – |
0
| – | – |
|
|
RSYS
3554
DELISTED
Radisys Corp
RSYS
| – | – |
-3,707
| Closed | -$3K |
|