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
KATE
1876
DELISTED
Kate Spade & Company
KATE
-1,400
Closed -$32K
BHI
1877
DELISTED
Baker Hughes
BHI
0
ALJ
1878
DELISTED
Alon U S A Energy Inc
ALJ
0
PWE
1879
DELISTED
Penn West Energy Petroleum Ltd
PWE
-1,571
Closed -$2K
TRR
1880
DELISTED
Trc Companies
TRR
0
YHOO
1881
DELISTED
Yahoo Inc
YHOO
-6,123
Closed -$284K
BNCN
1882
DELISTED
BNC Bancorp
BNCN
0
MJN
1883
DELISTED
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
MJN
-103,564
Closed -$9.23M
XCO
1884
DELISTED
Exco Resources
XCO
-2,636
Closed -$24K
VAL
1885
DELISTED
Valspar
VAL
0
TROVW
1886
DELISTED
TrovaGene, Inc. Warrant
TROVW
0
JNS
1887
DELISTED
Janus Capital Group Inc
JNS
-1,600
Closed -$21K
SALE
1888
DELISTED
RetailMeNot, Inc. Series 1
SALE
-15,541
Closed -$125K
INVN
1889
DELISTED
Invensense Inc
INVN
0
EXAR
1890
DELISTED
Exar Corporation
EXAR
-935
Closed -$12K
FNBC
1891
DELISTED
First NBC Bank Holding Company
FNBC
-1,012
Closed -$4K
HW
1892
DELISTED
Headwaters Inc
HW
-2,125
Closed -$49K
WINT
1893
DELISTED
Windtree Therapeutics Inc
WINT
0
SWC
1894
DELISTED
Stillwater Mining Co
SWC
-29,255
Closed -$505K
ISLE
1895
DELISTED
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc
ISLE
-16,566
Closed -$436K
RUSS
1896
DELISTED
Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3x Shares
RUSS
-454
Closed -$14K
ZLTQ
1897
DELISTED
ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc.
ZLTQ
0
UAM
1898
DELISTED
Universal American Corp
UAM
0
MEP
1899
DELISTED
Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.
MEP
-132
Closed -$1K
CHMT
1900
DELISTED
Chemtura Corporation
CHMT
-1,610
Closed -$53K