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 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$77.3M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$73.2M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$38.5M |
| 4 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$38.4M |
| 5 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$36.3M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$55.9M |
| 2 |
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
|
+$28.3M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
|
+$23.1M |
| 4 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$23.1M |
| 5 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$22M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.49% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.47% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 0.34% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 0.26% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.23% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1426
PUT
CenterPoint Energy
CNP
$29.1B
| $2.22M | ﹤0.01% |
1,190
+1,049
| +744% | +$18.1K |
|
1427
PUT
Trane Technologies
TT
$106B
| $2.22M | ﹤0.01% |
255
+225
| +750% | +$19.6K |
|
1428
PUT
CBRE Group
CBRE
$40.8B
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
490
+298
| +155% | +$12.9K |
|
1429
PUT
Ryman Hospitality Properties
RHP
$8.4B
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
640
+290
| +83% | +$9.63K |
|
|
GOOS
1430
PUT
Canada Goose Holdings
GOOS
$868M
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
955
+212
| +29% | +$4.71K |
|
1431
CALL
Iron Mountain
IRM
$38.2B
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
846
+251
| +42% | +$6.34K |
|
1432
PUT
Starwood Property Trust
STWD
$6.12B
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
1,475
+995
| +207% | +$13.4K |
|
1433
CALL
US Foods
USFD
$21.4B
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
1,119
+966
| +631% | +$18.5K |
|
1434
PUT
AMC Entertainment Holdings
AMC
$2.03B
| $2.2M | ﹤0.01% |
514
+200
| +64% | +$8.74K |
|
1435
PUT
Lear
LEA
$7.19B
| $2.2M | ﹤0.01% |
202
-86
| -30% | -$8.56K |
|
1436
CALL
Revvity
RVTY
$12.3B
| $2.2M | ﹤0.01% |
224
+199
| +796% | +$18.2K |
|
|
FRC
1437
PUT
DELISTED
First Republic Bank
FRC
| $2.19M | ﹤0.01% |
207
-73
| -26% | -$7.49K |
|
1438
CALL
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIG
$111B
| $2.19M | ﹤0.01% |
187
+29
| +18% | +$3.3K |
|
|
SAFM
1439
CALL
DELISTED
Sanderson Farms Inc
SAFM
| $2.19M | ﹤0.01% |
189
-74
| -28% | -$9.51K |
|
1440
PUT
STAAR Surgical
STAA
$1.16B
| $2.18M | ﹤0.01% |
355
+318
| +859% | +$13K |
|
1441
US Bancorp
USB
$99.6B
| $2.18M | ﹤0.01% |
+59,287
| New | +$2.11M |
|
|
ITCI
1442
CALL
DELISTED
Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc.
ITCI
| $2.18M | ﹤0.01% |
848
+578
| +214% | +$11.7K |
|
|
GRMN
1443
PUT
Garmin
GRMN
$46.9B
| $2.17M | ﹤0.01% |
223
-555
| -71% | -$47.5K |
|
|
FLIR
1444
PUT
DELISTED
FLIR Systems, Inc. (DE) Common Stock
FLIR
| $2.16M | ﹤0.01% |
532
+234
| +79% | +$9.71K |
|
1445
CALL
Avantor
AVTR
$7.81B
| $2.16M | ﹤0.01% |
1,269
+956
| +305% | +$15.6K |
|
|
WW
1446
CALL
DELISTED
WW International
WW
| $2.15M | ﹤0.01% |
849
+24
| +3% | +$559 |
|
1447
PUT
uniQure
QURE
$2.68B
| $2.14M | ﹤0.01% |
476
+290
| +156% | +$17.1K |
|
1448
CALL
LKQ Corp
LKQ
$6.58B
| $2.14M | ﹤0.01% |
818
+586
| +253% | +$14.4K |
|
1449
Blackstone
BX
$104B
| $2.14M | ﹤0.01% |
+37,806
| New | +$1.99M |
|
1450
CALL
Brighthouse Financial
BHF
$3.63B
| $2.14M | ﹤0.01% |
769
-262
| -25% | -$7.22K |
|
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Simplex Trading's Q2 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2020, Simplex Trading held 8,917 positions worth $62.7B, up 11% from $56.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 44% of the portfolio.
Simplex Trading's Q2 2020 filing shows 1,290 new, 3,427 increased, 2,723 reduced and 1,278 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares MSCI EAFE ETF: 665,841 shares worth $40.5M. The largest sale was Apple, an estimated $55.9M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.49% of assets, up from 0.49% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services.
- Simplex Trading's largest Q2 2020 buy was iShares MSCI EAFE ETF: 665,841 shares worth $40.5M.
- Simplex Trading added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q2 2020, an estimated $77.3M increase.
- Simplex Trading's biggest Q2 2020 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $55.9M.
- Simplex Trading fully exited Adobe in Q2 2020, selling an estimated $22M.
- Simplex Trading's ten largest holdings make up 44% of its $62.7B portfolio in Q2 2020.
- Simplex Trading opened 1,290 new positions and closed 1,278 in Q2 2020.
- Simplex Trading's portfolio value rose 11% quarter-over-quarter to $62.7B.
Based on Simplex Trading's 13F filing for Q2 2020, filed 13 Jul 2020.