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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
751
PUT
TJX Companies
TJX
$170B
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
200,000
-1,800
| -0.9% | -$109K |
|
|
BBBY
752
CALL
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
2,244,000
+1,278,100
| +132% | +$14.9M |
|
753
PUT
W.W. Grainger
GWW
$65.3B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
24,500
+8,700
| +55% | +$4.23M |
|
754
PUT
Logitech
LOGI
$15.2B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
213,500
+165,600
| +346% | +$10.2M |
|
755
PUT
Dropbox
DBX
$6.81B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
527,400
+79,900
| +18% | +$1.73M |
|
756
CALL
EPAM Systems
EPAM
$4.69B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
37,500
-15,300
| -29% | -$4.67M |
|
757
PUT
GSK
GSK
$103B
| $11M | 0.01% |
202,560
+21,920
| +12% | +$1.21M |
|
758
PUT
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
$4.01B
| $11M | 0.01% |
411,400
+256,800
| +166% | +$11.1M |
|
759
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
JNK
$7.24B
| $11M | 0.01% |
121,337
+55,662
| +85% | +$5.37M |
|
760
CALL
Global Payments
GPN
$22.1B
| $11M | 0.01% |
99,400
-29,700
| -23% | -$3.76M |
|
761
PUT
Cintas
CTAS
$82.4B
| $11M | 0.01% |
117,600
-185,600
| -61% | -$18.1M |
|
762
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
SQQQ
$2.21B
| $11M | 0.01% |
7,455
+5,269
| +241% | +$6.52M |
|
763
CALL
Charter Communications
CHTR
$15.2B
| $10.9M | 0.01% |
23,300
+1,700
| +8% | +$829K |
|
764
PUT
American Tower
AMT
$77.7B
| $10.9M | 0.01% |
42,700
-45,000
| -51% | -$11.3M |
|
|
COOP
765
PUT
DELISTED
Mr. Cooper
COOP
| $10.9M | 0.01% |
296,900
+90,900
| +44% | +$3.85M |
|
766
CALL
Toyota
TM
$210B
| $10.9M | 0.01% |
70,500
-53,700
| -43% | -$8.88M |
|
767
CALL
Ferrari
RACE
$63.3B
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
59,000
+18,800
| +47% | +$3.74M |
|
768
PUT
Caesars Entertainment
CZR
$6.1B
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
282,400
-12,600
| -4% | -$702K |
|
769
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
KWEB
$5.2B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
327,849
-470,748
| -59% | -$13.5M |
|
770
CALL
Dollar Tree
DLTR
$23.1B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
68,900
-91,800
| -57% | -$14.5M |
|
771
CALL
XPO
XPO
$25B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
374,636
+220,810
| +144% | +$7.02M |
|
772
CALL
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
DBC
$1.73B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
401,000
+173,400
| +76% | +$4.87M |
|
773
Union Pacific
UNP
$182B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
+50,004
| New | +$11.4M |
|
774
PUT
United States Natural Gas Fund
UNG
$470M
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
140,225
-128,850
| -48% | -$13.3M |
|
|
BRSL
775
PUT
Brightstar Lottery PLC
BRSL
$1.91B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
569,900
+242,300
| +74% | +$5.16M |
|
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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.