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
+3.27%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$701M
AUM Growth
+$54.9M
Cap. Flow
+$44M
Cap. Flow %
6.27%
Top 10 Hldgs %
24.68%
Holding
3,490
New
659
Increased
596
Reduced
506
Closed
802

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 17.29%
2 Healthcare 13.74%
3 Technology 12.76%
4 Communication Services 12.12%
5 Industrials 10.49%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
MESG
1826
DELISTED
XURA INC COM (DE)
MESG
0
MKTO
1827
DELISTED
MARKETO INC COM STK (DE)
MKTO
0
FMER
1828
DELISTED
FIRSTMERIT CORP
FMER
0
QLGC
1829
DELISTED
QLOGIC CORP
QLGC
0
NPD
1830
DELISTED
CHINA NEPSTAR CHAIN DRUGSTORE LTD. COM
NPD
0
TUMI
1831
DELISTED
TUMI HLDGS INC COM
TUMI
-1,446
Closed -$25K
FUR
1832
DELISTED
WINTHROP REALTY TRUST SHS BENE INT (NEW)
FUR
0
FNFG
1833
DELISTED
FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GROUP INC
FNFG
-7,642
Closed -$78K
MFLX
1834
DELISTED
MULTI-FINELINE ELECTRONIX INC
MFLX
-1,647
Closed -$27K
NKA
1835
DELISTED
NISKA GAS STORAGE PARTNERS LLC UNIT LTD LIABILITY CO INTS
NKA
0
HTS
1836
DELISTED
HATTERAS FINANCIAL CORP
HTS
-2,498
Closed -$37K
ECTE
1837
DELISTED
ECHO THERAPEUTICS, INC. NEW COMMON STOCK (DE)
ECTE
-2,000
Closed -$3K
UNTD
1838
DELISTED
UNITED ONLINE INC COM NEW
UNTD
-790
Closed -$7K
BITE
1839
DELISTED
ETF Managers Trust The Restaurant ETF
BITE
0
JGW
1840
DELISTED
J G WENTWORTH CO CL A COM STK (DE)
JGW
0
ALXA
1841
DELISTED
ALEXZA PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM STK NEW (DE)
ALXA
0
HERO
1842
DELISTED
HERCULES OFFSHORE INC COM STK
HERO
0
TXTR
1843
DELISTED
TEXTURA CORPORATION COM
TXTR
0
LINE
1844
DELISTED
LINN ENERGY LLC COM UTS REP LTD LIABILITY CO INTS
LINE
-3,995
Closed -$10K
ARG
1845
DELISTED
AIRGAS INC
ARG
0
ENZN
1846
DELISTED
ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS INC
ENZN
$0 ﹤0.01%
+100
New
FWM
1847
DELISTED
FAIRWAY GROUP HLDGS CORP CL A COM STK (DE)
FWM
-26,637
Closed -$27K
UNIS
1848
DELISTED
Unilife Corporation
UNIS
-72
Closed
SNDK
1849
DELISTED
SANDISK CORP
SNDK
0
MTSN
1850
DELISTED
MATTSON TECHNOLOGY INC
MTSN
-10
Closed