Simplex Trading

Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings

AUM $3.72B
1-Year Est. 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 Est. Return
1 Year Est. Return
+0.6%
3 Year Est. Return
5 Year Est. Return
10 Year Est. Return
AUM
$3.15B
AUM Growth
+$98.6M
Cap. Flow
Cap. Flow %
Top 10 Hldgs %
Holding
4,962
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Increased
Reduced
Closed

Top Buys

1 +$186M
2 +$86.2M
3 +$56.8M
4
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iShares Silver Trust
SLV
+$42.9M
5
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Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
+$36.5M

Top Sells

1 +$44.4M
2 +$42.8M
3 +$40.8M
4
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Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares
SPXL
+$33.6M
5
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iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
+$33M

Sector Composition

1 Technology 23.31%
2 Consumer Discretionary 13.02%
3 Industrials 8.23%
4 Healthcare 7.48%
5 Financials 6.38%
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