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 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$102M |
| 2 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$27.8M |
| 3 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$22.4M |
| 4 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$19.4M |
| 5 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$14.7M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$95.5M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$79.6M |
| 3 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$75.3M |
| 4 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$51.6M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$40.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous | 97.95% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.55% |
| 3 | Technology | 0.41% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 0.23% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.21% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1426
Halliburton
HAL
$31.3B
| $2.27M | ﹤0.01% |
188,466
-16,547
| -8% | -$240K |
|
1427
PUT
Tapestry
TPR
$23.6B
| $2.27M | ﹤0.01% |
1,452
+860
| +145% | +$12.7K |
|
1428
PUT
Raymond James Financial
RJF
$34.3B
| $2.26M | ﹤0.01% |
467
-205
| -31% | -$9.92K |
|
1429
CALL
Williams-Sonoma
WSM
$26.6B
| $2.26M | ﹤0.01% |
500
+148
| +42% | +$6.58K |
|
1430
CALL
PPG Industries
PPG
$24.7B
| $2.26M | ﹤0.01% |
185
+155
| +517% | +$18.1K |
|
|
BERY
1431
CALL
DELISTED
Berry Global Group, Inc.
BERY
| $2.26M | ﹤0.01% |
509
+36
| +8% | +$1.65K |
|
|
CTLT
1432
PUT
DELISTED
CATALENT, INC.
CTLT
| $2.25M | ﹤0.01% |
263
+144
| +121% | +$12.2K |
|
|
SOHU
1433
PUT
Sohu.com
SOHU
$353M
| $2.25M | ﹤0.01% |
1,133
+478
| +73% | +$8.29K |
|
1434
CALL
RPM International
RPM
$13.2B
| $2.24M | ﹤0.01% |
271
-276
| -50% | -$22.5K |
|
1435
CALL
Trane Technologies
TT
$98.2B
| $2.24M | ﹤0.01% |
187
-310
| -62% | -$34.8K |
|
1436
CALL
Arcturus Therapeutics
ARCT
$432M
| $2.24M | ﹤0.01% |
523
+463
| +772% | +$23K |
|
1437
CALL
HP
HPQ
$28.2B
| $2.24M | ﹤0.01% |
1,181
-1,516
| -56% | -$27.7K |
|
1438
PUT
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
JAZZ
$15.8B
| $2.24M | ﹤0.01% |
157
+106
| +208% | +$13.1K |
|
1439
CALL
Five Below
FIVE
$13.5B
| $2.23M | ﹤0.01% |
176
-57
| -24% | -$6.49K |
|
1440
CALL
Ball Corp
BALL
$16.3B
| $2.23M | ﹤0.01% |
268
-55
| -17% | -$4.23K |
|
1441
Oracle
ORCL
$469B
| $2.23M | ﹤0.01% |
+37,270
| New | +$2.12M |
|
1442
CALL
Alcoa
AA
$13.9B
| $2.22M | ﹤0.01% |
1,907
-873
| -31% | -$11.7K |
|
1443
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
MLCO
$1.98B
| $2.22M | ﹤0.01% |
133,121
+75,853
| +132% | +$1.34M |
|
1444
PUT
Philips
PHG
$25B
| $2.22M | ﹤0.01% |
580
+391
| +207% | +$15.7K |
|
1445
Ford
F
$56.7B
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
331,972
-401,314
| -55% | -$2.72M |
|
1446
CALL
BCE
BCE
$22B
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
532
-172
| -24% | -$7.27K |
|
1447
PUT
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
VAC
$3.57B
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
243
-136
| -36% | -$12.3K |
|
|
1448
PUT
Five Below
FIVE
$13.5B
| $2.2M | ﹤0.01% |
173
-216
| -56% | -$24.6K |
|
|
1449
CALL
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
JAZZ
$15.8B
| $2.19M | ﹤0.01% |
154
+121
| +367% | +$15K |
|
1450
CALL
Eldorado Gold
EGO
$11.4B
| $2.19M | ﹤0.01% |
2,078
-97
| -4% | -$1.09K |
|
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Simplex Trading's Q3 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2020, Simplex Trading held 9,056 positions worth $73.5B, up 17% from $62.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 43% of the portfolio.
Simplex Trading's Q3 2020 filing shows 1,402 new, 3,135 increased, 3,121 reduced and 1,191 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Goldman Sachs: 60,397 shares worth $12.1M. The largest sale was SPDR Gold Trust, an estimated $95.5M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Miscellaneous at 98% of assets, up from 98% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Technology.
- Simplex Trading's largest Q3 2020 buy was Goldman Sachs: 60,397 shares worth $12.1M.
- Simplex Trading added most to Amazon in Q3 2020, an estimated $102M increase.
- Simplex Trading's biggest Q3 2020 reduction was SPDR Gold Trust, cutting an estimated $95.5M.
- Simplex Trading fully exited iShares MSCI EAFE ETF in Q3 2020, selling an estimated $40.5M.
- Simplex Trading's ten largest holdings make up 43% of its $73.5B portfolio in Q3 2020.
- Simplex Trading opened 1,402 new positions and closed 1,191 in Q3 2020.
- Simplex Trading's portfolio value rose 17% quarter-over-quarter to $73.5B.
Based on Simplex Trading's 13F filing for Q3 2020, filed 14 Oct 2020.