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
+0.32%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.54B
AUM Growth
+$399M
Cap. Flow
+$350M
Cap. Flow %
22.72%
Top 10 Hldgs %
22.48%
Holding
3,626
New
807
Increased
624
Reduced
615
Closed
714

Sector Composition

1 Technology 20.43%
2 Consumer Discretionary 15.24%
3 Communication Services 12%
4 Financials 10.18%
5 Industrials 9.87%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
KEG
1976
DELISTED
Key Energy Services, Inc. Common Stock
KEG
$1K ﹤0.01%
+100
New +$1K
BSQR
1977
DELISTED
BSQUARE Corporation
BSQR
$1K ﹤0.01%
447
+99
+28% +$221
DO
1978
DELISTED
Diamond Offshore Drilling
DO
$1K ﹤0.01%
+93
New +$1K
CALD
1979
DELISTED
Callidus Software, Inc.
CALD
-5,366
Closed -$192K
CSRA
1980
DELISTED
CSRA Inc.
CSRA
-14,588
Closed -$601K
CGI
1981
DELISTED
Celadon Group Inc
CGI
-18,430
Closed -$68K
LNCE
1982
DELISTED
Snyders-Lance, Inc.
LNCE
0
LVNTA
1983
DELISTED
Liberty Interactive Corporation Series A Liberty Ventures
LVNTA
0
AAAP
1984
DELISTED
Advanced Accelerator Applications S.A. American Depositary Shares
AAAP
-10,096
Closed
ACTA
1985
DELISTED
Actua Corporation
ACTA
0
BXE
1986
DELISTED
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd.
BXE
$0 ﹤0.01%
60
-1,405
-96%
MEET
1987
DELISTED
The Meet Group, Inc. Common Stock
MEET
0
GGP
1988
DELISTED
GGP Inc.
GGP
0
SGYPW
1989
DELISTED
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Warrants
SGYPW
0
WPG
1990
DELISTED
Washington Prime Group Inc.
WPG
0
UCD
1991
DELISTED
PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG COMMODITY
UCD
0
QLTB
1992
DELISTED
ISHARES BAA BA RATED CORP BOND FUND
QLTB
0
IO
1993
DELISTED
ION Geophysical Corporation
IO
0
FMSA
1994
DELISTED
Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc.
FMSA
-28,378
Closed -$120K
ZGNX
1995
DELISTED
Zogenix, Inc.
ZGNX
-17,181
Closed -$688K
TTM.RT
1996
DELISTED
TATA MOTORS LIMITED RT PUR ADR
TTM.RT
0
PEI
1997
DELISTED
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust
PEI
-757
Closed -$109K
EGL
1998
DELISTED
Engility Holdings, Inc.
EGL
0
UWC
1999
DELISTED
PROSHARES TR ULTRA RUSSELL3000
UWC
0
TGR
2000
DELISTED
ISHARES TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME ETF
TGR
0