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
OCIP
1926
DELISTED
OCI Partners LP
OCIP
-401
Closed -$3K
WGL
1927
DELISTED
Wgl Holdings
WGL
0
KND
1928
DELISTED
Kindred Healthcare
KND
0
ANTH
1929
DELISTED
Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ANTH
0
CAFD
1930
DELISTED
8point3 Energy Partners LP Class A shares
CAFD
-35,523
Closed -$537K
RPXC
1931
DELISTED
RPX Corporation
RPXC
-14,972
Closed -$208K
LAYN
1932
DELISTED
Layne Christensen Co
LAYN
0
MON
1933
DELISTED
Monsanto Co
MON
-613
Closed -$72K
CXRX
1934
DELISTED
Concordia International Corp. Common Stock
CXRX
0
BGC
1935
DELISTED
General Cable Corporation
BGC
0
GXP
1936
DELISTED
Great Plains Energy Incorporated
GXP
-809
Closed -$23K
MSCC
1937
DELISTED
Microsemi Corp
MSCC
-1,642
Closed -$76K
RSO
1938
DELISTED
Resource Capital Corp.
RSO
0
WIN
1939
DELISTED
Windstream Holdings Inc
WIN
-932
Closed -$18K
PZE
1940
DELISTED
Petrobras Argentina S A
PZE
-15
Closed
AVXS
1941
DELISTED
AveXis, Inc. Common Stock
AVXS
0
LINU
1942
DELISTED
LiNiu Technology Group Ordinary Shares
LINU
$0 ﹤0.01%
+536
New
EVEP
1943
DELISTED
EV Energy Partners, L.P.
EVEP
0
PQ
1944
DELISTED
Petroquest Energy Inc Wd
PQ
0
IPXL
1945
DELISTED
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
IPXL
-12,708
Closed -$204K
STB
1946
DELISTED
Student Transportation Inc
STB
$0 ﹤0.01%
100
-1,695
-94%
ERN
1947
DELISTED
Erin Energy Corp
ERN
0
APLP
1948
DELISTED
Archrock Partners, L.P. Common Units representing Limited Partner Interests
APLP
-7,665
Closed -$114K
BUFF
1949
DELISTED
Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc
BUFF
-3,070
Closed -$70K
NVIV
1950
DELISTED
InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp
NVIV
0