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
MDSO
1976
DELISTED
Medidata Solutions, Inc.
MDSO
0
RTEC
1977
DELISTED
Rudolph Technologies Inc
RTEC
0
SHOS
1978
DELISTED
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.
SHOS
-2,162
Closed -$8K
TYPE
1979
DELISTED
Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc.
TYPE
-528
Closed -$10K
NVLN
1980
DELISTED
Novelion Therapeutics Inc. Common Shares
NVLN
-6,819
Closed -$73K
BID
1981
DELISTED
Sotheby's
BID
0
NRE
1982
DELISTED
NorthStar Realty Europe Corp.
NRE
-409
Closed -$4K
OAK
1983
DELISTED
OAKTREE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC
OAK
0
TOWR
1984
DELISTED
Tower International, Inc.
TOWR
0
DFRG
1985
DELISTED
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. Common Stock
DFRG
0
SFLY
1986
DELISTED
Shutterfly, Inc.
SFLY
0
FRED
1987
DELISTED
Fred's Inc
FRED
-7,240
Closed -$94K
PES
1988
DELISTED
Pioneer Energy Services Corp.
PES
0
BKS
1989
DELISTED
Barnes & Noble
BKS
-736
Closed -$6K
UPL
1990
DELISTED
Ultra Petroleum Corp. Common Stock
UPL
0
CTRL
1991
DELISTED
Control4 Corporation
CTRL
0
WP
1992
DELISTED
Worldpay, Inc.
WP
0
PETX
1993
DELISTED
Aratana Therapeutics, Inc.
PETX
-3,951
Closed -$20K
AMBR
1994
DELISTED
Amber Road, Inc.
AMBR
0
LABL
1995
DELISTED
Multi-Color Corp
LABL
$0 ﹤0.01%
+11
New
LLL
1996
DELISTED
L3 Technologies, Inc.
LLL
$0 ﹤0.01%
2
-1,302
-100%
LION
1997
DELISTED
Fidelity Southern Corporation
LION
-1,337
Closed -$29K
TIER
1998
DELISTED
TIER REIT, Inc.
TIER
0
FTD
1999
DELISTED
FTD Companies, Inc. Common Stock
FTD
0
ADYX
2000
DELISTED
Adynxx, Inc. Common Stock
ADYX
-17
Closed