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
$2.21B
AUM Growth
+$122M
Cap. Flow
Cap. Flow %
Top 10 Hldgs %
Holding
4,807
New
Increased
Reduced
Closed

Top Buys

1 +$45.7M
2 +$45.2M
3 +$34.2M
4
TLT icon
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
+$33.2M
5
C icon
Citigroup
C
+$32.7M

Top Sells

1 +$164M
2 +$111M
3 +$77.7M
4
META icon
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
+$60.9M
5
PG icon
Procter & Gamble
PG
+$38.8M

Sector Composition

1 Technology 21.73%
2 Consumer Discretionary 10.23%
3 Healthcare 8.81%
4 Industrials 7.59%
5 Communication Services 6.56%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Change
in Stake
Capital Flow
1226
$51K ﹤0.01%
2,674
+796
1227
$51K ﹤0.01%
6,060
-140,592
1228
$50K ﹤0.01%
1,454
+1,011
1229
$50K ﹤0.01%
+1,408
1230
$50K ﹤0.01%
1,032
+845
1231
$50K ﹤0.01%
3,606
+729
1232
$50K ﹤0.01%
+636
1233
$50K ﹤0.01%
+3,260
1234
$50K ﹤0.01%
1,884
+1,394
1235
$50K ﹤0.01%
+13,228
1236
$50K ﹤0.01%
553
-1,104
1237
$50K ﹤0.01%
1,741
-126
1238
$49K ﹤0.01%
2,199
-2,416
1239
$49K ﹤0.01%
5,458
+588
1240
$49K ﹤0.01%
18,667
+14,651
1241
$49K ﹤0.01%
28,348
-25,002
1242
$49K ﹤0.01%
4,329
-7,529
1243
$49K ﹤0.01%
5,945
+595
1244
$48K ﹤0.01%
+9,484
1245
$48K ﹤0.01%
1,066
-105,202
1246
$48K ﹤0.01%
+899
1247
$48K ﹤0.01%
+339
1248
$48K ﹤0.01%
4,297
+1,925
1249
$48K ﹤0.01%
+1,172
1250
$48K ﹤0.01%
27,302
+16,731