Simplex Trading

Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings

AUM $3.72B
1-Year Return 0.6%
 

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
+0.6%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$2.77B
AUM Growth
+$982M
Cap. Flow
+$338M
Cap. Flow %
12.2%
Top 10 Hldgs %
12.88%
Holding
4,491
New
827
Increased
969
Reduced
984
Closed
811

Sector Composition

1 Technology 17.69%
2 Consumer Discretionary 14.79%
3 Communication Services 10.15%
4 Healthcare 9.69%
5 Financials 9.42%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
PARR icon
3701
Par Pacific Holdings
PARR
$1.69B
-6,596
Closed -$93K
PAVM icon
3702
PAVmed
PAVM
$9.29M
-1,266
Closed -$84K
PAX icon
3703
Patria Investments
PAX
$2.26B
-282
Closed -$4K
PAYC icon
3704
Paycom
PAYC
$12.4B
-149
Closed -$55K
PAYX icon
3705
Paychex
PAYX
$47.9B
0
PB icon
3706
Prosperity Bancshares
PB
$6.4B
-1,241
Closed -$92K
PBA icon
3707
Pembina Pipeline
PBA
$22.5B
0
PBR icon
3708
Petrobras
PBR
$82.2B
-149,952
Closed
PBT
3709
Permian Basin Royalty Trust
PBT
$853M
-7,056
Closed -$28K
PCAR icon
3710
PACCAR
PCAR
$51.8B
0
PCG icon
3711
PG&E
PCG
$33.5B
-153,458
Closed -$1.8M
PCH icon
3712
PotlatchDeltic
PCH
$3.21B
0
PCOR icon
3713
Procore
PCOR
$10.3B
0
PCRX icon
3714
Pacira BioSciences
PCRX
$1.2B
0
PCT icon
3715
PureCycle Technologies
PCT
$2.38B
0
PCVX icon
3716
Vaxcyte
PCVX
$4.15B
0
PDM
3717
Piedmont Realty Trust, Inc.
PDM
$1.08B
0
KEY icon
3718
KeyCorp
KEY
$21.1B
-5,328
Closed
KEYS icon
3719
Keysight
KEYS
$29.3B
-2,020
Closed -$289K
KFRC icon
3720
Kforce
KFRC
$550M
0
KHC icon
3721
Kraft Heinz
KHC
$31.5B
0
KIE icon
3722
SPDR S&P Insurance ETF
KIE
$815M
-3,970
Closed -$145K
KMB icon
3723
Kimberly-Clark
KMB
$42.5B
0
KMPR icon
3724
Kemper
KMPR
$3.32B
0
KN icon
3725
Knowles
KN
$1.85B
-40,537
Closed -$848K