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
XXIA
1901
DELISTED
Ixia
XXIA
0
NMBL
1902
DELISTED
Nimble Storage, Inc.
NMBL
0
BEAV
1903
DELISTED
B/E Aerospace Inc
BEAV
0
KZ
1904
DELISTED
KongZhong Corporation
KZ
-10,747
Closed -$79K
CBR
1905
DELISTED
CIBER Inc.
CBR
0
MEET
1906
DELISTED
The Meet Group, Inc. Common Stock
MEET
-1,597
Closed -$9K
JOY
1907
DELISTED
Joy Global Inc
JOY
-9,538
Closed -$269K
CSC
1908
DELISTED
Computer Sciences
CSC
0
MENT
1909
DELISTED
Mentor Graphics Corp
MENT
0
ENH
1910
DELISTED
Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd
ENH
0
PLKI
1911
DELISTED
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.
PLKI
0
CYNO
1912
DELISTED
Cynosure, Inc. Class A
CYNO
0
GK
1913
DELISTED
G&K Services Inc
GK
0
ACAT
1914
DELISTED
Arctic Cat Inc
ACAT
-24,969
Closed -$461K
ACUR
1915
DELISTED
Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc
ACUR
0
SGYPW
1916
DELISTED
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Warrants
SGYPW
0
COWN
1917
DELISTED
Cowen Inc. Class A Common Stock
COWN
0
HNR
1918
DELISTED
Harvest Natural Resources
HNR
0
UCD
1919
DELISTED
PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG COMMODITY
UCD
0
QLTB
1920
DELISTED
ISHARES BAA BA RATED CORP BOND FUND
QLTB
0
CRC
1921
DELISTED
California Resources Corporation
CRC
-25,035
Closed -$376K
UNIS
1922
DELISTED
Unilife Corporation
UNIS
0
ORIG
1923
DELISTED
Ocean Rig UDW Inc. Class A Common Shares
ORIG
-1
Closed -$1K
IO
1924
DELISTED
ION Geophysical Corporation
IO
0
NLSN
1925
DELISTED
Nielsen Holdings plc
NLSN
0