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
HSNI
1976
DELISTED
HSN, Inc.
HSNI
-8,714
Closed -$277K
AGU
1977
DELISTED
Agrium
AGU
-4,388
Closed -$397K
GIMO
1978
DELISTED
Gigamon Inc.
GIMO
0
SNAK
1979
DELISTED
Inventure Foods, Inc.
SNAK
-7,652
Closed -$32K
DXTR
1980
DELISTED
Dextera Surgical Inc.
DXTR
0
PMC
1981
DELISTED
PharMerica Corporation
PMC
0
VALE.P
1982
DELISTED
Vale S A
VALE.P
-666
Closed -$5K
RIC
1983
DELISTED
Richmont Mines Inc.
RIC
0
FNFV
1984
DELISTED
Fidelity Natl Financial, Inc.
FNFV
0
CUB
1985
DELISTED
Cubic Corporation
CUB
0
FFG
1986
DELISTED
FBL Financial Group
FFG
0
TPCO
1987
DELISTED
Tribune Publishing Company Common Stock
TPCO
-568
Closed -$7K
RNET
1988
DELISTED
RigNet, Inc.
RNET
0
GLUU
1989
DELISTED
Glu Mobile Inc.
GLUU
-9,064
Closed -$22K
GNMK
1990
DELISTED
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc
GNMK
-2,622
Closed -$31K
EGOV
1991
DELISTED
NIC Inc
EGOV
0
FPRX
1992
DELISTED
Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc.
FPRX
0
VAR
1993
DELISTED
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
VAR
-12,429
Closed -$1.28M
MIK
1994
DELISTED
Michaels Stores, Inc
MIK
-2,228
Closed -$41K
GMLP
1995
DELISTED
Golar LNG Partners LP
GMLP
0
SYNC
1996
DELISTED
Synacor, Inc.
SYNC
0
GEN
1997
DELISTED
Genesis Healthcare, Inc.
GEN
-175
Closed
SINA
1998
DELISTED
Sina Corp
SINA
-10,445
Closed -$887K
ANH
1999
DELISTED
Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation
ANH
$0 ﹤0.01%
110
+21
+24%
OCSI
2000
DELISTED
Oaktree Strategic Income Corporation
OCSI
-14,311
Closed -$116K