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
+4.59%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.64B
AUM Growth
+$126M
Cap. Flow
+$45.9M
Cap. Flow %
2.8%
Top 10 Hldgs %
35.28%
Holding
3,534
New
648
Increased
560
Reduced
543
Closed
742

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 21.41%
2 Technology 19.71%
3 Communication Services 17.68%
4 Healthcare 6.08%
5 Financials 5.75%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
FCE.A
1901
DELISTED
Forest City Realty Trust, Inc.
FCE.A
-17,837
Closed -$431K
ARII
1902
DELISTED
American Railcar Industries, Inc.
ARII
0
LHO
1903
DELISTED
LaSalle Hotel Properties
LHO
0
AET
1904
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
0
VMIN
1905
DELISTED
REX VolMAXX Short VIX Futures Strategy ETF
VMIN
-90
Closed -$2K
SHLD
1906
DELISTED
Sears Holding Corporation
SHLD
-4,667
Closed -$41K
SVU
1907
DELISTED
SUPERVALU Inc.
SVU
-678
Closed -$15K
PERY
1908
DELISTED
Perry Ellis International Inc
PERY
-19,718
Closed -$383K
WEB
1909
DELISTED
Web.com Group, Inc.
WEB
0
GPT
1910
DELISTED
Gramercy Property Trust
GPT
0
AVHI
1911
DELISTED
A V Homes, Inc.
AVHI
-2,174
Closed -$43K
ANDV
1912
DELISTED
Andeavor
ANDV
0
XCRA
1913
DELISTED
Xcerra Corporation
XCRA
0
SHNY
1914
DELISTED
Direxion Daily Silver Miners Index Bull 2X Shares
SHNY
0
EGLT
1915
DELISTED
Egalet Corporation
EGLT
$0 ﹤0.01%
176
-15,139
-99%
DNO
1916
DELISTED
United States Short Oil Fund
DNO
0
GST
1917
DELISTED
Gastar Exploration Inc.
GST
0
HGT
1918
DELISTED
Hugoton Royalty Trust
HGT
-1,395
Closed -$2K
SIGM
1919
DELISTED
Sigma Designs Inc
SIGM
-919
Closed -$5K
PRKR
1920
DELISTED
Parkervision Inc
PRKR
$0 ﹤0.01%
+456
New
CPLA
1921
DELISTED
Capella Education Company
CPLA
0
QCP
1922
DELISTED
Quality Care Properties, Inc.
QCP
-35,916
Closed -$657K
KLDX
1923
DELISTED
KLONDEX MINES LTD
KLDX
-580
Closed -$1K
RMP
1924
DELISTED
Rice Midstream Partners LP
RMP
-1,467
Closed -$29K
FNGN
1925
DELISTED
Financial Engines, Inc.
FNGN
-13,198
Closed -$483K