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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
651
PUT
HubSpot
HUBS
$10.5B
| $14M | 0.01% |
46,600
-200
| -0.4% | -$73K |
|
652
CALL
Best Buy
BBY
$18B
| $14M | 0.01% |
214,900
-22,400
| -9% | -$1.87M |
|
653
CALL
ChargePoint
CHPT
$133M
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
50,925
+6,635
| +15% | +$1.84M |
|
654
CALL
Corning
GLW
$126B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
441,800
+76,500
| +21% | +$2.64M |
|
655
CALL
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$66.3B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
57,800
+37,400
| +183% | +$9.09M |
|
656
PUT
Spotify
SPOT
$99.2B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
147,900
-25,500
| -15% | -$2.88M |
|
657
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$134B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
32,164
+28,667
| +820% | +$12.6M |
|
|
P
658
CALL
Everpure Inc
P
$24.8B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
537,400
+284,000
| +112% | +$7.86M |
|
659
Goldman Sachs
GS
$313B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
46,441
+14,189
| +44% | +$4.42M |
|
660
Netflix
NFLX
$292B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
786,900
+604,670
| +332% | +$13.4M |
|
661
CALL
Caesars Entertainment
CZR
$6.1B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
358,800
+137,200
| +62% | +$7.64M |
|
662
CALL
Unity
U
$12.5B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
372,900
+146,500
| +65% | +$8.32M |
|
663
CALL
Vale
VALE
$62.9B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
936,400
-447,300
| -32% | -$7.64M |
|
664
CALL
Lyft
LYFT
$5.39B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
1,031,200
+497,000
| +93% | +$11.6M |
|
665
PUT
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$73.7B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
105,400
+52,400
| +99% | +$7.24M |
|
666
PUT
Whirlpool
WHR
$2.42B
| $13.6M | 0.01% |
87,600
+27,000
| +45% | +$4.7M |
|
667
PUT
Zillow
Z
$7.04B
| $13.5M | 0.01% |
424,000
-67,900
| -14% | -$2.73M |
|
|
IPFF
668
CALL
DELISTED
iShares International Preferred Stock ETF
IPFF
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
282,800
+41,600
| +17% | +$1.98M |
|
669
CALL
Kimberly-Clark
KMB
$36.4B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
99,300
-22,200
| -18% | -$2.92M |
|
670
CALL
Teck Resources
TECK
$29.5B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
438,800
+12,300
| +3% | +$485K |
|
671
PUT
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$82.4B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
142,600
+73,000
| +105% | +$7.8M |
|
672
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
TIP
$14.5B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
117,478
+98,175
| +509% | +$11.6M |
|
673
CALL
ProShares Ultra S&P500
SSO
$7.82B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
729,600
+423,000
| +138% | +$11.3M |
|
|
IPOD
674
CALL
DELISTED
Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. IV
IPOD
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
1,347,500
+520,200
| +63% | +$5.23M |
|
675
Valero Energy
VLO
$89.8B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
125,843
+125,618
| +55,830% | +$14.9M |
|
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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.