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
$1.59B
AUM Growth
+$614M
Cap. Flow
Cap. Flow %
Top 10 Hldgs %
Holding
3,544
New
Increased
Reduced
Closed

Top Buys

1 +$38.4M
2 +$23.7M
3 +$23.6M
4
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
+$21.7M
5
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Wells Fargo
WFC
+$20.4M

Top Sells

1 +$21.6M
2 +$17.2M
3 +$13.3M
4
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Eli Lilly
LLY
+$9.69M
5
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Mastercard
MA
+$8.27M

Sector Composition

1 Technology 14.2%
2 Communication Services 13.46%
3 Consumer Discretionary 12.76%
4 Healthcare 12.43%
5 Financials 10.75%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Change
in Stake
Capital Flow
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$9.22M 0.4%
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$8.32M 0.36%
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