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 Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
|
+$32.1M |
| 2 |
PARA
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
|
+$23.3M |
| 3 |
Pinduoduo
PDD
|
+$17.3M |
| 4 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$16.8M |
| 5 |
American Airlines Group
AAL
|
+$14.5M |
Top Sells
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$64.4M |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$38.1M |
| 3 |
AutoZone
AZO
|
+$32.2M |
| 4 |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$25.3M |
| 5 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$22.5M |
Sector Composition
| 1 | Technology | 20.25% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 15.22% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 10.03% |
| 4 | Financials | 9.2% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.11% |
