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 |
Apple
AAPL
|
$586M |
| 2 |
Strategy Inc Common Stock Class A
MSTR
|
$82.5M |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
$40.4M |
| 4 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
$39.4M |
| 5 |
Uber
UBER
|
$36.3M |
Top Sells
| 1 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
$130M |
| 2 |
Pinduoduo
PDD
|
$95.7M |
| 3 |
Boeing
BA
|
$56.2M |
| 4 |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
KWEB
|
$40.7M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
$40.5M |
Sector Composition
| 1 | Technology | 34.29% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.38% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 9.65% |
| 4 | Financials | 6.33% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 5.52% |
