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
DOM
1901
DELISTED
DOMINION RES BLACK WARRIOR TR
DOM
$0 ﹤0.01%
+1,100
New
TW
1902
DELISTED
TOWERS WATSON & CO COM STK CL A (DE)
TW
-894
Closed -$104K
WAVX
1903
DELISTED
WAVE SYS CORP CL A NEW COM STK (DE)
WAVX
0
ALTR
1904
DELISTED
ALTERA CORP
ALTR
0
RNDY
1905
DELISTED
ROUNDYS INC COM STK
RNDY
-10,664
Closed -$24K
CU
1906
DELISTED
FIRST TRUST ISE GLOBAL COPPER INDEX FD
CU
-70
Closed
VIMC
1907
DELISTED
VIMICRO INTERNATIONAL CORP ADR (KY)
VIMC
-50,868
Closed -$633K
SFY
1908
DELISTED
SWIFT ENERGY CO (HOLDING COMPANY)
SFY
$0 ﹤0.01%
6,000
+2,600
+76%
ZSPH
1909
DELISTED
ZS PHARMA INC COMS TK (DE)
ZSPH
-3,110
Closed -$204K
RNO
1910
DELISTED
RHINO RESOURCE PARTNERS LP COM UNIT REPSTG LTD (DE)
RNO
-6,600
Closed -$5K
AWAY
1911
DELISTED
HOMEAWAY INC COM
AWAY
-2,339
Closed -$62K
BEE
1912
DELISTED
STRATEGIC HOTELS & RESORTS, INC
BEE
-11,987
Closed -$165K
WX
1913
DELISTED
WUXI PHARMATECH, CAYMAN INC REPSTG 8 ORD SHS
WX
-1,282
Closed -$55K
CYT
1914
DELISTED
CYTEC INDS INC
CYT
0
STNR
1915
DELISTED
STEINER LEISURE LTD
STNR
-4,847
Closed -$306K
PGI
1916
DELISTED
PREMIERE GLOBAL SERVICES, INC.
PGI
-6,341
Closed -$87K
ISSI
1917
DELISTED
INTEGRATED SILICON SOLUTN INC
ISSI
-84,470
Closed -$1.82M
FSL
1918
DELISTED
FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR LTD
FSL
0
MWE
1919
DELISTED
MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS, LP
MWE
0
MSO
1920
DELISTED
MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA INC
MSO
0
PLNR
1921
DELISTED
PLANAR SYSTEMS INC
PLNR
-9,385
Closed -$54K
PSEM
1922
DELISTED
PERICOM SEMICONDUCTOR CP
PSEM
0
IPCM
1923
DELISTED
IPC HEALTHCARE INC COM DTD
IPCM
-1,275
Closed -$99K
YDLE
1924
DELISTED
YODLEE INC COMMON STOCK
YDLE
-4,652
Closed -$75K
GAME
1925
DELISTED
SHANDA GAMES LTD SPON ADR REPSTG CL A (CAYMAN ISLANDS)
GAME
-3,700
Closed -$24K