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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
$54.6M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
$52.5M |
| 3 |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
$40.9M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
$16.5M |
| 5 |
Visa
V
|
$12M |
Top Sells
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
$98.7M |
| 2 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
$70.7M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
$33.4M |
| 4 |
Goldman Sachs
GS
|
$30.2M |
| 5 |
Boeing
BA
|
$26.5M |
Sector Composition
| 1 | Communication Services | 14.71% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 14.32% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.86% |
| 4 | Financials | 7.38% |
| 5 | Industrials | 6.44% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Shares Change % | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3601
Boeing
BA
$175B
| – | – |
-71,366
| Closed | -$26.5M |
|
3602
Bank of America
BAC
$370B
| $0 | ﹤0.01% |
86,023
-203,746
| -70% | – |
|
3603
Braskem
BAK
$1.32B
| – | – |
-8,741
| Closed | -$252K |
|
3604
Ball Corp
BALL
$13.7B
| – | – |
-9,750
| Closed | -$428K |
|
3605
Banner Corp
BANR
$2.3B
| – | – |
-870
| Closed | -$54K |
|
3606
Credicorp
BAP
$20.7B
| – | – |
-3
| Closed | – |
|