Simplex Trading

Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings

AUM $3.72B
1-Year Est. 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 Est. Return
1 Year Est. Return
+0.6%
3 Year Est. Return
5 Year Est. Return
10 Year Est. Return
AUM
$646M
AUM Growth
-$129M
Cap. Flow
Cap. Flow %
Top 10 Hldgs %
Holding
3,493
New
Increased
Reduced
Closed

Top Buys

1 +$27.5M
2 +$16.3M
3 +$13.9M
4
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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
+$10.4M
5
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Gilead Sciences
GILD
+$10.4M

Top Sells

1 +$95.3M
2 +$21.1M
3 +$20M
4
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IBM
IBM
+$13.4M
5
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Baidu
BIDU
+$12.1M

Sector Composition

1 Healthcare 13.63%
2 Communication Services 9.81%
3 Consumer Discretionary 9.7%
4 Technology 9.67%
5 Financials 9.48%
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