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
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$286M |
| 2 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$82.3M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$72.6M |
| 4 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$64.2M |
| 5 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$52.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$51.5M |
| 2 |
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
|
+$41.8M |
| 3 |
Ford
F
|
+$26.3M |
| 4 |
United Airlines
UAL
|
+$22.7M |
| 5 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$22.3M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.84% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 0.32% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.32% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.28% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.2% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5076
CALL
Howmet Aerospace
HWM
$113B
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
4,500
+1,600
| +55% | +$54.8K |
|
5077
CALL
Kforce
KFRC
$1.02B
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
2,300
+2,100
| +1,050% | +$143K |
|
5078
CALL
PMV Pharmaceuticals
PMVP
$59.2M
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
9,900
+1,600
| +19% | +$23.3K |
|
|
SAND
5079
PUT
DELISTED
Sandstorm Gold
SAND
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
23,800
-1,700
| -7% | -$12.1K |
|
5080
CALL
Spire
SR
$4.72B
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
1,900
-900
| -32% | -$67.7K |
|
|
SCU
5081
PUT
DELISTED
Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. Class A Common Stock
SCU
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
17,000
+7,400
| +77% | +$81.6K |
|
|
REV
5082
DELISTED
Revlon, Inc.
REV
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
26,086
+13,299
| +104% | +$73K |
|
5083
Blackbaud
BLKB
$1.94B
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
+2,418
| New | +$140K |
|
5084
PUT
CVR Energy
CVI
$3.58B
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
4,200
+4,000
| +2,000% | +$128K |
|
|
HUYA
5085
PUT
Huya Inc
HUYA
$563M
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
36,100
-21,500
| -37% | -$89.8K |
|
|
TRUE
5086
CALL
DELISTED
TrueCar
TRUE
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
54,300
+53,600
| +7,657% | +$178K |
|
|
FAZE
5087
CALL
DELISTED
FaZe Holdings Inc. Common Stock
FAZE
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
241,400
+161,200
| +201% | +$1.59M |
|
|
SRNE
5088
PUT
DELISTED
Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc.
SRNE
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
69,800
+7,500
| +12% | +$13K |
|
|
EGLE
5089
PUT
DELISTED
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
EGLE
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
2,700
-600
| -18% | -$38.4K |
|
5090
Amplitude
AMPL
$1.18B
| $139K | ﹤0.01% |
9,790
-13,476
| -58% | -$236K |
|
5091
CALL
DTE Energy
DTE
$29.5B
| $139K | ﹤0.01% |
1,100
-2,100
| -66% | -$274K |
|
|
OPI
5092
PUT
DELISTED
Office Properties Income Trust
OPI
| $139K | ﹤0.01% |
7,000
+5,400
| +338% | +$117K |
|
5093
PagSeguro Digital
PAGS
$2.69B
| $139K | ﹤0.01% |
13,624
+7,432
| +120% | +$107K |
|
5094
PUT
Park Hotels & Resorts
PK
$3.03B
| $139K | ﹤0.01% |
10,300
-20,000
| -66% | -$353K |
|
5095
PolyPid
PYPD
$82.3M
| $139K | ﹤0.01% |
1,005
+357
| +55% | +$53.4K |
|
5096
PUT
Wolverine World Wide
WWW
$1.61B
| $139K | ﹤0.01% |
6,900
+5,800
| +527% | +$120K |
|
|
CHIX
5097
DELISTED
Global X MSCI China Financials ETF
CHIX
| $139K | ﹤0.01% |
10,251
+9,868
| +2,577% | +$129K |
|
5098
PUT
Altimmune
ALT
$552M
| $138K | ﹤0.01% |
11,800
+9,000
| +321% | +$55.5K |
|
5099
PUT
AST SpaceMobile
ASTS
$17.6B
| $138K | ﹤0.01% |
22,100
-36,400
| -62% | -$285K |
|
5100
PUT
Acuity Brands
AYI
$9.83B
| $138K | ﹤0.01% |
900
+800
| +800% | +$136K |
|
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Simplex Trading's Q2 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2022, Simplex Trading held 11,810 positions worth $94.1B, down 14% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 40% of the portfolio.
Simplex Trading deployed $11.3B of net new capital in Q2 2022, opening 1,405 new positions and adding to 4,027 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class C: 543,540 shares worth $59.4M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.84% of assets, up from 0.67% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was United Airlines, an estimated $22.7M trimmed.
- Simplex Trading's largest Q2 2022 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class C: 543,540 shares worth $59.4M.
- Simplex Trading added most to Apple in Q2 2022, an estimated $286M increase.
- Simplex Trading's biggest Q2 2022 reduction was United Airlines, cutting an estimated $22.7M.
- Simplex Trading fully exited State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2022, selling an estimated $51.5M.
- Simplex Trading's ten largest holdings make up 40% of its $94.1B portfolio in Q2 2022.
- Simplex Trading opened 1,405 new positions and closed 1,792 in Q2 2022.
- Simplex Trading's portfolio value fell 14% quarter-over-quarter to $94.1B.
Based on Simplex Trading's 13F filing for Q2 2022, filed 3 Aug 2022.