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
$3.05B
AUM Growth
+$234M
Cap. Flow
Cap. Flow %
Top 10 Hldgs %
Holding
4,916
New
Increased
Reduced
Closed

Top Buys

1 +$42.3M
2 +$37.4M
3 +$34M
4
FXI icon
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
+$33M
5
MRK icon
Merck
MRK
+$28M

Top Sells

1 +$38.3M
2 +$37.6M
3 +$33M
4
AMD icon
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
+$30.6M
5
MU icon
Micron Technology
MU
+$28.3M

Sector Composition

1 Technology 20.53%
2 Consumer Discretionary 13.81%
3 Healthcare 11.4%
4 Communication Services 7.32%
5 Industrials 6.51%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Change
in Stake
Capital Flow
851
$409K ﹤0.01%
+41,403
852
$408K ﹤0.01%
+92,081
853
$408K ﹤0.01%
58,132
-747,800
854
$407K ﹤0.01%
+5,661
855
$406K ﹤0.01%
+2,474
856
$405K ﹤0.01%
2,439
-1,122
857
$405K ﹤0.01%
15,733
+5,943
858
$404K ﹤0.01%
39,464
-24,459
859
$403K ﹤0.01%
30,591
-35,696
860
$403K ﹤0.01%
6,151
+5,751
861
$402K ﹤0.01%
35,781
-21,461
862
$400K ﹤0.01%
+8,801
863
$400K ﹤0.01%
+1,502
864
$400K ﹤0.01%
4,460
+1,572
865
$398K ﹤0.01%
30,035
-11,032
866
$398K ﹤0.01%
+3,981
867
$398K ﹤0.01%
17,403
-20,951
868
$394K ﹤0.01%
52,552
+29,258
869
$393K ﹤0.01%
61,150
-55,947
870
$393K ﹤0.01%
1,259
+552
871
$392K ﹤0.01%
86,583
+80,455
872
$392K ﹤0.01%
6,732
-4,409
873
$391K ﹤0.01%
+22,987
874
$390K ﹤0.01%
+2,405
875
$388K ﹤0.01%
77,006
-12,295