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 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$77.3M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$73.2M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$38.5M |
| 4 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$38.4M |
| 5 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$36.3M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$55.9M |
| 2 |
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
|
+$28.3M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
|
+$23.1M |
| 4 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$23.1M |
| 5 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$22M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.49% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.47% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 0.34% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 0.26% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.23% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
701
PUT
Travelers Companies
TRV
$78.5B
| $6.55M | 0.01% |
574
+3
| +0.5% | +$316 |
|
702
PUT
Qorvo
QRVO
$7.65B
| $6.54M | 0.01% |
592
-194
| -25% | -$19.2K |
|
703
PUT
US Bancorp Series B Preferred Stock
USB.PRH
$744M
| $6.54M | 0.01% |
1,776
+69
| +4% | +$1.36K |
|
704
ExxonMobil
XOM
$650B
| $6.52M | 0.01% |
145,870
+111,121
| +320% | +$4.98M |
|
|
VMW
705
PUT
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $6.52M | 0.01% |
421
-628
| -60% | -$86.3K |
|
706
CALL
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.4B
| $6.51M | 0.01% |
528
+37
| +8% | +$3.68K |
|
707
CALL
SolarEdge
SEDG
$2.75B
| $6.51M | 0.01% |
469
+80
| +21% | +$9.78K |
|
708
CALL
Workhorse Group
WKHS
$30.1M
| $6.48M | 0.01% |
+1
| New | +$10.8K |
|
709
CALL
Stryker
SYK
$122B
| $6.45M | 0.01% |
358
+28
| +8% | +$5.17K |
|
710
PUT
Nucor
NUE
$54.9B
| $6.43M | 0.01% |
1,553
-41
| -3% | -$1.66K |
|
|
BNY
711
CALL
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY
$109B
| $6.37M | 0.01% |
1,647
+803
| +95% | +$29.4K |
|
712
CALL
Avis
CAR
$5.62B
| $6.36M | 0.01% |
2,779
+1,712
| +160% | +$31.4K |
|
713
PUT
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF
DBEM
$107M
| $6.35M | 0.01% |
2,138
-1,279
| -37% | -$26.8K |
|
714
PUT
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIG
$110B
| $6.35M | 0.01% |
542
+409
| +308% | +$46.6K |
|
715
PUT
Wingstop
WING
$3.67B
| $6.35M | 0.01% |
457
+413
| +939% | +$48.1K |
|
716
CALL
Thor Industries
THO
$3.9B
| $6.31M | 0.01% |
592
+393
| +197% | +$30.7K |
|
717
CALL
Aon
AON
$76B
| $6.3M | 0.01% |
327
+103
| +46% | +$19.2K |
|
718
PUT
Agnico Eagle Mines
AEM
$72.3B
| $6.28M | 0.01% |
980
-88
| -8% | -$5.21K |
|
719
PUT
Tradeweb Markets
TW
$21.3B
| $6.27M | 0.01% |
1,079
+1,070
| +11,889% | +$61.6K |
|
720
CALL
Becton Dickinson
BDX
$42.1B
| $6.27M | 0.01% |
269
-362
| -57% | -$87.2K |
|
|
EXAS
721
CALL
DELISTED
Exact Sciences
EXAS
| $6.27M | 0.01% |
721
-874
| -55% | -$69.8K |
|
722
CALL
NetEase
NTES
$76.9B
| $6.27M | 0.01% |
730
+230
| +46% | +$17.3K |
|
723
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.87T
| $6.26M | 0.01% |
198,420
-675,390
| -77% | -$18.9M |
|
724
CALL
Truist Financial
TFC
$62.5B
| $6.24M | 0.01% |
1,662
+614
| +59% | +$22.1K |
|
725
CALL
Motorola Solutions
MSI
$67.6B
| $6.24M | 0.01% |
445
+322
| +262% | +$45.6K |
|
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Simplex Trading's Q2 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2020, Simplex Trading held 8,917 positions worth $62.7B, up 11% from $56.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 44% of the portfolio.
Simplex Trading's Q2 2020 filing shows 1,290 new, 3,427 increased, 2,723 reduced and 1,278 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares MSCI EAFE ETF: 665,841 shares worth $40.5M. The largest sale was Apple, an estimated $55.9M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.49% of assets, up from 0.49% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services.
- Simplex Trading's largest Q2 2020 buy was iShares MSCI EAFE ETF: 665,841 shares worth $40.5M.
- Simplex Trading added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q2 2020, an estimated $77.3M increase.
- Simplex Trading's biggest Q2 2020 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $55.9M.
- Simplex Trading fully exited Adobe in Q2 2020, selling an estimated $22M.
- Simplex Trading's ten largest holdings make up 44% of its $62.7B portfolio in Q2 2020.
- Simplex Trading opened 1,290 new positions and closed 1,278 in Q2 2020.
- Simplex Trading's portfolio value rose 11% quarter-over-quarter to $62.7B.
Based on Simplex Trading's 13F filing for Q2 2020, filed 13 Jul 2020.