Simplex Trading

Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings

AUM $3.72B
1-Year Est. 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 Est. Return
1 Year Est. Return
+0.6%
3 Year Est. Return
5 Year Est. Return
10 Year Est. Return
AUM
$1.52B
AUM Growth
+$14.6M
Cap. Flow
Cap. Flow %
Top 10 Hldgs %
Holding
3,667
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Top Buys

1 +$31.4M
2 +$28.5M
3 +$23.4M
4
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SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
+$20.7M
5
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JPMorgan Chase
JPM
+$18.1M

Top Sells

1 +$51.6M
2 +$49.5M
3 +$47.7M
4
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Netflix
NFLX
+$35M
5
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NVIDIA
NVDA
+$32.4M

Sector Composition

1 Technology 18.2%
2 Healthcare 12.18%
3 Consumer Discretionary 11.82%
4 Financials 6.03%
5 Communication Services 5.78%
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