Simplex Trading

Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings

AUM $3.72B
1-Year 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 Return
+1.53%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.14B
AUM Growth
-$286M
Cap. Flow
-$323M
Cap. Flow %
-28.22%
Top 10 Hldgs %
23.41%
Holding
3,555
New
824
Increased
551
Reduced
584
Closed
757

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 15.64%
2 Communication Services 14.16%
3 Technology 12.46%
4 Financials 10.94%
5 Healthcare 10.33%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
PTR
601
DELISTED
PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED ADS (REP 100 H SHARES)
PTR
$229K 0.01%
3,296
+2,266
+220% +$157K
ING icon
602
ING
ING
$73B
$228K 0.01%
13,481
+2,610
+24% +$44.1K
IVE icon
603
iShares S&P 500 Value ETF
IVE
$40.8B
$226K 0.01%
+2,071
New +$226K
ENB icon
604
Enbridge
ENB
$106B
$226K 0.01%
+7,194
New +$226K
MKTX icon
605
MarketAxess Holdings
MKTX
$6.9B
$225K 0.01%
1,035
+259
+33% +$56.3K
MTB icon
606
M&T Bank
MTB
$31B
$225K 0.01%
+1,225
New +$225K
LM
607
DELISTED
Legg Mason, Inc.
LM
$225K 0.01%
+5,550
New +$225K
HQY icon
608
HealthEquity
HQY
$7.88B
$224K 0.01%
3,703
+2,724
+278% +$165K
SFM icon
609
Sprouts Farmers Market
SFM
$13.1B
$224K 0.01%
9,574
-43,625
-82% -$1.02M
JBGS
610
JBG SMITH
JBGS
$1.43B
$221K 0.01%
6,579
-6,227
-49% -$209K
SEP
611
DELISTED
Spectra Engy Parters Lp
SEP
$221K 0.01%
6,592
+1,954
+42% +$65.5K
ACTG icon
612
Acacia Research
ACTG
$304M
$220K 0.01%
63,040
+36,696
+139% +$128K
VSAT icon
613
Viasat
VSAT
$3.91B
$219K 0.01%
+3,339
New +$219K
HRTX icon
614
Heron Therapeutics
HRTX
$195M
$218K 0.01%
+7,909
New +$218K
STAY
615
DELISTED
Extended Stay America, Inc. Paired Share Unit
STAY
$218K 0.01%
11,034
-1,155
-9% -$22.8K
EWT icon
616
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF
EWT
$6.49B
$216K 0.01%
+5,647
New +$216K
MLKN icon
617
MillerKnoll
MLKN
$1.38B
$215K 0.01%
+6,760
New +$215K
ROM icon
618
ProShares Ultra Technology
ROM
$811M
$215K 0.01%
+18,672
New +$215K
FCFS icon
619
FirstCash
FCFS
$6.46B
$214K 0.01%
2,636
+1,192
+83% +$96.8K
MMYT icon
620
MakeMyTrip
MMYT
$9.1B
$214K 0.01%
6,195
+4,048
+189% +$140K
CRK icon
621
Comstock Resources
CRK
$4.65B
$213K 0.01%
29,265
-84
-0.3% -$611
HP icon
622
Helmerich & Payne
HP
$2.07B
$213K 0.01%
3,215
+1,195
+59% +$79.2K
LPLA icon
623
LPL Financial
LPLA
$27.4B
$213K 0.01%
+3,490
New +$213K
IDTI
624
DELISTED
Integrated Device Technology I
IDTI
$210K 0.01%
6,899
-684
-9% -$20.8K
DPLO
625
DELISTED
DIPLOMAT PHARMACY, INC.
DPLO
$209K 0.01%
10,373
-4,014
-28% -$80.9K