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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5626
Acco Brands
ACCO
$389M
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
14,548
-357
| -2% | -$2.6K |
|
5627
CALL
Flowserve
FLS
$9.71B
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
3,300
-2,500
| -43% | -$79.6K |
|
5628
CALL
Glacier Bancorp
GBCI
$6.42B
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
2,000
+300
| +18% | +$14.1K |
|
5629
Inovio Pharmaceuticals
INO
$55.7M
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
4,557
+1,634
| +56% | +$46K |
|
5630
PUT
Kimco Realty
KIM
$17.2B
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
4,800
+4,300
| +860% | +$98.8K |
|
|
KREF
5631
PUT
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust
KREF
$448M
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
5,400
-300
| -5% | -$5.78K |
|
5632
Lifetime Brands
LCUT
$191M
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
+8,596
| New | +$102K |
|
5633
CALL
Moelis & Co
MC
$4.97B
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
2,400
+1,300
| +118% | +$56.7K |
|
5634
CALL
Marcus Corp
MCS
$897M
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
6,400
+300
| +5% | +$4.61K |
|
5635
CALL
NeoGenomics
NEO
$1.96B
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
11,600
-46,800
| -80% | -$447K |
|
5636
Oscar Health
OSCR
$9.41B
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
+22,163
| New | +$141K |
|
5637
PUT
Pangaea Logistics
PANL
$498M
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
18,700
+1,400
| +8% | +$7.66K |
|
5638
RPC Inc
RES
$1.24B
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
13,731
+8,314
| +153% | +$79.3K |
|
5639
CALL
Talkspace
TALK
$874M
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
55,600
+3,300
| +6% | +$4.96K |
|
|
TMPO
5640
PUT
DELISTED
Tempo Automation Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
TMPO
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
9,300
+6,900
| +288% | +$69.4K |
|
|
GCP
5641
DELISTED
GCP Applied Technologies Inc.
GCP
| $94K | ﹤0.01% |
3,018
+733
| +32% | +$22.8K |
|
5642
CALL
Altimmune
ALT
$552M
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
8,000
-12,000
| -60% | -$74K |
|
5643
PUT
Columbus McKinnon
CMCO
$553M
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
3,300
+2,500
| +313% | +$86K |
|
5644
PUT
Cooper-Standard Automotive
CPS
$523M
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
18,700
+9,500
| +103% | +$55.4K |
|
5645
CALL
Essent Group
ESNT
$6.08B
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
2,400
+400
| +20% | +$16.3K |
|
|
KYNB
5646
CALL
Kyntra Bio
KYNB
$27.2M
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
356
-712
| -67% | -$182K |
|
|
GMS
5647
PUT
DELISTED
GMS Inc
GMS
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
2,100
+100
| +5% | +$4.75K |
|
5648
Ituran Location and Control
ITRN
$1.09B
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,802
| New | +$89.2K |
|
5649
CALL
Lesaka Technologies
LSAK
$396M
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
18,100
+14,200
| +364% | +$70.6K |
|
5650
Oramed Pharmaceuticals
ORMP
$167M
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
+20,363
| New | +$109K |
|
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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.