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 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
$278M |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
$84.4M |
| 3 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
$76.9M |
| 4 |
TSMC
TSM
|
$74.9M |
| 5 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
$53.5M |
Top Sells
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
$497M |
| 2 |
Strategy Inc Common Stock Class A
MSTR
|
$73.7M |
| 3 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
$49M |
| 4 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
$48.1M |
| 5 |
Uber
UBER
|
$41.8M |
Sector Composition
| 1 | Technology | 22.9% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.26% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 9.52% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 8.42% |
| 5 | Financials | 7.07% |
