Simplex Trading

Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings

AUM $3.72B
1-Year 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 Return
+0.33%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$481M
AUM Growth
Cap. Flow
+$481M
Cap. Flow %
99.99%
Top 10 Hldgs %
38.25%
Holding
2,903
New
1,404
Increased
Reduced
Closed

Top Buys

1
AAPL icon
Apple
AAPL
+$32.9M
2
GILD icon
Gilead Sciences
GILD
+$30.1M
3
BKNG icon
Booking.com
BKNG
+$29M
4
AMZN icon
Amazon
AMZN
+$25.6M
5
BIDU icon
Baidu
BIDU
+$16.2M

Top Sells

No sells this quarter

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 23.68%
2 Technology 19.11%
3 Healthcare 14.31%
4 Energy 9.3%
5 Communication Services 8.24%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
MON
1601
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Monsanto Co
MON
0
AHGP
1602
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Alliance Holdings GP,L.P.
AHGP
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MSCC
1603
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Microsemi Corp
MSCC
0
EVEP
1604
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EV Energy Partners, L.P.
EVEP
0
CBI
1605
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Chicago Bridge & Iron Nv
CBI
0
IPXL
1606
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Impax Laboratories, Inc.
IPXL
0
GRN
1607
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iPath Global Carbon ETN
GRN
0
CCUR
1608
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CCUR Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
CCUR
0
CASC
1609
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Cascadian Therapeutics, Inc.
CASC
0
CCC
1610
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Calgon Carbon Corp
CCC
0
CPN
1611
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Calpine Corporation
CPN
0
SNI
1612
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Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc Common Class A
SNI
0
STRP
1613
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Straight Path Communications Inc.
STRP
0
RGC
1614
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Regal Entertainment Group
RGC
0
BWLD
1615
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Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.
BWLD
0
BSFT
1616
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BroadSoft, Inc.
BSFT
0
TIME
1617
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Time Inc.
TIME
0
SSNI
1618
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Silver Spring Networks, Inc.
SSNI
0
GIMO
1619
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Gigamon Inc.
GIMO
0
FIG
1620
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Fortress Investment Group Llc
FIG
0
RT
1621
DELISTED
Ruby Tuesday Georgia
RT
0
OME
1622
DELISTED
Omega Protein
OME
0
TESO
1623
DELISTED
Tesco Corp
TESO
0
PMC
1624
DELISTED
PharMerica Corporation
PMC
0
CBF
1625
DELISTED
Capital Bank Financial Corp. Class A Common Stock
CBF
0