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
SIVB
1951
DELISTED
SVB Financial Group
SIVB
-965
Closed -$179K
KNL
1952
DELISTED
Knoll, Inc.
KNL
0
MNTX
1953
DELISTED
Manitex International, Inc.
MNTX
0
VSTO
1954
DELISTED
Vista Outdoor Inc.
VSTO
0
CHIX
1955
DELISTED
Global X MSCI China Financials ETF
CHIX
-428
Closed -$6K
PFSW
1956
DELISTED
PFSweb, Inc.
PFSW
-3,669
Closed -$23K
YELL
1957
DELISTED
Yellow Corporation Common Stock
YELL
-3,355
Closed -$36K
REGI
1958
DELISTED
Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
REGI
-4,871
Closed -$50K
NTP
1959
DELISTED
Nam Tai Property Inc.
NTP
0
MCF
1960
DELISTED
Contango Oil & Gas Co.
MCF
0
QADA
1961
DELISTED
QAD Inc.
QADA
-150
Closed -$4K
CMO
1962
DELISTED
Capstead Mortgage Corp.
CMO
-16,515
Closed -$174K
CBB
1963
DELISTED
Cincinnati Bell Inc.
CBB
0
CKH
1964
DELISTED
Seacor Holdings Inc.
CKH
0
MTSC
1965
DELISTED
MTS Systems Corp
MTSC
0
TAT
1966
DELISTED
TransAtlantic Petroleum LTD.
TAT
0
UN
1967
DELISTED
Unilever NV New York Registry Shares
UN
0
GSH
1968
DELISTED
Guangshen Railway Co. Ltd
GSH
0
BDCS
1969
DELISTED
UBS AG Exchange Traded Access Securities (E-TRACS)Linked to the Wells Fargo Business Development Com
BDCS
0
VRML
1970
DELISTED
Vermillion, Inc.
VRML
-181
Closed
SORL
1971
DELISTED
SORL Auto Parts, Inc.
SORL
-203
Closed
FTR
1972
DELISTED
Frontier Communications Corp.
FTR
-557
Closed -$17K
SPHS
1973
DELISTED
Sophiris Bio, Inc.
SPHS
-129
Closed
WLH
1974
DELISTED
WILLIAM LYON HOMES
WLH
0
NIHD
1975
DELISTED
NII Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
NIHD
0