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
+2.97%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.51B
AUM Growth
-$75.7M
Cap. Flow
-$115M
Cap. Flow %
-7.61%
Top 10 Hldgs %
34.86%
Holding
3,525
New
727
Increased
529
Reduced
585
Closed
702

Sector Composition

1 Technology 20.65%
2 Communication Services 17.64%
3 Consumer Discretionary 14.77%
4 Healthcare 11.1%
5 Financials 6.35%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
GLF
1801
DELISTED
GulfMark Offshore, Inc. Common Stock
GLF
-5,726
Closed -$2K
JMBA
1802
DELISTED
Jamba, Inc.
JMBA
0
FIEU
1803
DELISTED
FI Enhanced Europe 50 ETN
FIEU
0
ARLZ
1804
DELISTED
Aralez Pharmaceuticals Inc.
ARLZ
$0 ﹤0.01%
570
-11,197
-95%
ABAX
1805
DELISTED
Abaxis Inc
ABAX
0
ARGS
1806
DELISTED
Argos Therapeutics, Inc.
ARGS
-650
Closed -$5K
DST
1807
DELISTED
DST Systems Inc.
DST
0
AFAM
1808
DELISTED
Almost Family Inc
AFAM
0
BOBE
1809
DELISTED
Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
BOBE
-1,400
Closed -$90K
NMRX
1810
DELISTED
Numerex Corp
NMRX
0
SNC
1811
DELISTED
State National Companies, Inc.
SNC
-854
Closed -$12K
NDRM
1812
DELISTED
NeuroDerm Ltd. Ordinary Shares
NDRM
0
RTK
1813
DELISTED
Rentech, Inc.
RTK
-16
Closed
AMFW
1814
DELISTED
AMEC Foster Wheeler plc
AMFW
0
DGI
1815
DELISTED
DigitalGlobe Inc.
DGI
-2,705
Closed -$88K
FPO
1816
DELISTED
First Potomac Realty Trust
FPO
0
NORD
1817
DELISTED
Nord Anglia Education, Inc.
NORD
0
FCH
1818
DELISTED
Felcor Lodging Trust
FCH
0
WNR
1819
DELISTED
Western Refining Inc
WNR
-100
Closed -$3K
MEMP
1820
DELISTED
Memorial Production Partners LP Common Units
MEMP
-2,600
Closed
AIRM
1821
DELISTED
Air Methods Corp
AIRM
-11,238
Closed -$483K
WWAV
1822
DELISTED
The WhiteWave Foods Company
WWAV
-12,447
Closed -$698K
NTT
1823
DELISTED
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone
NTT
0
VNR
1824
DELISTED
Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC
VNR
-3,475
Closed
AIXG
1825
DELISTED
AIXTRON SE
AIXG
-1,368
Closed -$5K