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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
701
PUT
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
$72.4B
| $12.9M | 0.01% |
306,000
+127,500
| +71% | +$5.49M |
|
702
PUT
Crown Castle
CCI
$32.7B
| $12.8M | 0.01% |
76,300
+28,100
| +58% | +$5.11M |
|
703
CALL
C.H. Robinson
CHRW
$22B
| $12.8M | 0.01% |
164,200
-1,700
| -1% | -$177K |
|
704
CALL
Futu Holdings
FUTU
$13.9B
| $12.7M | 0.01% |
244,000
-155,200
| -39% | -$5.86M |
|
705
CALL
Live Nation Entertainment
LYV
$41.2B
| $12.7M | 0.01% |
153,900
-9,100
| -6% | -$875K |
|
706
CALL
General Mills
GIS
$19.2B
| $12.7M | 0.01% |
168,300
+66,800
| +66% | +$4.68M |
|
707
PUT
BioNTech
BNTX
$22.6B
| $12.6M | 0.01% |
84,600
-57,100
| -40% | -$8.72M |
|
708
CALL
Invesco CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar Trust
FXC
$69.2M
| $12.6M | 0.01% |
165,700
+135,400
| +447% | +$10.4M |
|
709
CALL
ArcelorMittal
MT
$50.4B
| $12.6M | 0.01% |
556,700
+323,900
| +139% | +$9.49M |
|
710
PUT
Sysco
SYY
$39.7B
| $12.6M | 0.01% |
148,500
+90,400
| +156% | +$7.57M |
|
|
WBA
711
CALL
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $12.6M | 0.01% |
331,800
-88,200
| -21% | -$3.79M |
|
|
SCIU
712
PUT
DELISTED
Global X Scientific Beta US ETF
SCIU
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
469,600
-325,600
| -41% | -$8.69M |
|
713
PUT
Diageo
DEO
$46.2B
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
71,900
+57,400
| +396% | +$10.9M |
|
714
CALL
Illumina
ILMN
$29.4B
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
69,801
+20,149
| +41% | +$5.15M |
|
715
CALL
Elevance Health
ELV
$81.9B
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
25,900
+15,100
| +140% | +$7.47M |
|
716
Palantir
PLTR
$295B
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
1,377,699
-1,265,610
| -48% | -$12.5M |
|
717
PUT
Macy's
M
$6.15B
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
680,200
-2,900
| -0.4% | -$65.6K |
|
718
CALL
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$68B
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
84,100
-144,000
| -63% | -$25M |
|
719
CALL
Franco-Nevada
FNV
$41.4B
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
94,600
+66,300
| +234% | +$9.81M |
|
720
CALL
American Electric Power
AEP
$73.7B
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
129,600
+50,500
| +64% | +$5M |
|
|
HES
721
CALL
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
117,200
+1,000
| +0.9% | +$113K |
|
722
PUT
XPeng
XPEV
$11.8B
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
389,500
-342,600
| -47% | -$8.81M |
|
723
CALL
NetEase
NTES
$76.5B
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
132,400
-24,900
| -16% | -$2.37M |
|
724
PUT
International Paper
IP
$22.3B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
294,800
+162,600
| +123% | +$7.55M |
|
725
CALL
Sunrun
RUN
$2.37B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
527,100
+132,500
| +34% | +$3.18M |
|
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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.