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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GRMN
876
CALL
Garmin
GRMN
$46.9B
| $8.6M | 0.01% |
87,500
+29,600
| +51% | +$3.12M |
|
877
PUT
GoDaddy
GDDY
$12.3B
| $8.53M | 0.01% |
122,600
+62,900
| +105% | +$4.78M |
|
878
CALL
Keysight
KEYS
$54.5B
| $8.51M | 0.01% |
61,700
+37,500
| +155% | +$5.33M |
|
879
PUT
Consolidated Edison
ED
$41.6B
| $8.49M | 0.01% |
89,300
+61,700
| +224% | +$5.88M |
|
880
CALL
Boston Properties
BXP
$11B
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
95,300
+94,800
| +18,960% | +$10.5M |
|
881
PUT
Unilever
UL
$131B
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
164,444
+65,244
| +66% | +$3.32M |
|
882
PUT
Xcel Energy
XEL
$51B
| $8.43M | 0.01% |
119,100
+115,800
| +3,509% | +$8.42M |
|
883
PUT
MP Materials
MP
$7.35B
| $8.35M | 0.01% |
260,300
-19,100
| -7% | -$771K |
|
884
CALL
Sun Life Financial
SLF
$45.6B
| $8.32M | 0.01% |
181,600
+179,200
| +7,467% | +$8.93M |
|
885
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$72.6B
| $8.29M | 0.01% |
+103,402
| New | +$8.09M |
|
886
CALL
Motorola Solutions
MSI
$69.4B
| $8.28M | 0.01% |
39,500
+38,200
| +2,938% | +$8.33M |
|
887
British American Tobacco
BTI
$132B
| $8.27M | 0.01% |
192,809
+26,803
| +16% | +$1.15M |
|
888
PUT
Burlington
BURL
$22B
| $8.26M | 0.01% |
60,600
-4,200
| -6% | -$760K |
|
889
PUT
Builders FirstSource
BLDR
$7.84B
| $8.24M | 0.01% |
153,500
+19,200
| +14% | +$1.18M |
|
890
CALL
BCE
BCE
$19.9B
| $8.19M | 0.01% |
166,500
+69,700
| +72% | +$3.74M |
|
891
PUT
Paychex
PAYX
$40.4B
| $8.16M | 0.01% |
71,700
+64,800
| +939% | +$8.14M |
|
892
PUT
Ross Stores
ROST
$76.6B
| $8.16M | 0.01% |
116,200
+73,500
| +172% | +$6.55M |
|
893
Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3X ETF
LABU
$571M
| $8.16M | 0.01% |
60,527
+53,196
| +726% | +$9.06M |
|
894
CALL
Dick's Sporting Goods
DKS
$18.4B
| $8.14M | 0.01% |
108,000
+9,500
| +10% | +$844K |
|
895
CALL
Molson Coors Class B
TAP
$7.68B
| $8.1M | 0.01% |
148,600
+91,800
| +162% | +$4.93M |
|
896
CALL
Qorvo
QRVO
$7.63B
| $8.03M | 0.01% |
85,100
+50,100
| +143% | +$5.4M |
|
897
CALL
Invesco Mortgage Capital
IVR
$776M
| $8.01M | 0.01% |
545,900
+482,070
| +755% | +$8.14M |
|
898
CALL
Lamb Weston
LW
$6.85B
| $8M | 0.01% |
111,900
+44,600
| +66% | +$2.95M |
|
899
CALL
Penske Automotive Group
PAG
$14.3B
| $7.97M | 0.01% |
76,100
+74,500
| +4,656% | +$7.99M |
|
900
PUT
Axsome Therapeutics
AXSM
$12.4B
| $7.95M | 0.01% |
207,700
+148,200
| +249% | +$4.69M |
|
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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.