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
+5.59%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.59B
AUM Growth
+$614M
Cap. Flow
+$554M
Cap. Flow %
34.91%
Top 10 Hldgs %
24.59%
Holding
3,544
New
822
Increased
545
Reduced
449
Closed
695

Top Sells

1
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Citigroup
C
+$21.6M
2
AAPL icon
Apple
AAPL
+$17.2M
3
QQQ icon
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
+$13.3M
4
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Eli Lilly
LLY
+$9.69M
5
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Mastercard
MA
+$8.27M

Sector Composition

1 Technology 14.2%
2 Communication Services 13.46%
3 Consumer Discretionary 12.76%
4 Healthcare 12.43%
5 Financials 10.75%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
IO
1976
DELISTED
ION Geophysical Corporation
IO
-646
Closed -$3K
NLSN
1977
DELISTED
Nielsen Holdings plc
NLSN
-4,654
Closed -$195K
ZGNX
1978
DELISTED
Zogenix, Inc.
ZGNX
0
TTM.RT
1979
DELISTED
TATA MOTORS LIMITED RT PUR ADR
TTM.RT
0
EGL
1980
DELISTED
Engility Holdings, Inc.
EGL
0
WPZ
1981
DELISTED
Williams Partners L.P.
WPZ
-6,215
Closed -$236K
UWC
1982
DELISTED
PROSHARES TR ULTRA RUSSELL3000
UWC
0
TGR
1983
DELISTED
ISHARES TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME ETF
TGR
0
OHAI
1984
DELISTED
OHA Investment Corporation
OHAI
0
BEAT
1985
DELISTED
BioTelemetry, Inc.
BEAT
-11,134
Closed -$248K
PKN
1986
DELISTED
POWERSHARES GLOBAL NUCLEAR ENERGY PORTFOLIO
PKN
0
ROI
1987
DELISTED
WISDOMTREE LARGECAP GROWTH FUND
ROI
0
CTIC
1988
DELISTED
CTI BioPharma Corp. (DE) Common Stock
CTIC
0
DENT
1989
DELISTED
ADVISORSHARES TR DENT TACTICAL ETF
DENT
0
CYTR
1990
DELISTED
CytRx Corp
CYTR
0
ADK.WS
1991
DELISTED
ADCARE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC WTS EXP 11/10/2011
ADK.WS
0
AWH
1992
DELISTED
Allied World Assurance Co Hld Lt
AWH
-24,820
Closed -$1.33M
ABK
1993
DELISTED
AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
ABK
0
KEM
1994
DELISTED
KEMET Corporation
KEM
-29,300
Closed -$194K
MDSO
1995
DELISTED
Medidata Solutions, Inc.
MDSO
-4,552
Closed -$226K
RTEC
1996
DELISTED
Rudolph Technologies Inc
RTEC
-5,402
Closed -$126K
ISCA
1997
DELISTED
International Speedway Corp
ISCA
0
VSM
1998
DELISTED
Versum Materials, Inc.
VSM
0
AMID
1999
DELISTED
American Midstream Partners, LP
AMID
-3,582
Closed -$65K
BID
2000
DELISTED
Sotheby's
BID
-11,565
Closed -$460K