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
+0.41%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.71B
AUM Growth
+$164M
Cap. Flow
+$121M
Cap. Flow %
7.1%
Top 10 Hldgs %
32.62%
Holding
3,644
New
729
Increased
651
Reduced
633
Closed
763

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 20.63%
2 Communication Services 16.3%
3 Technology 12.42%
4 Industrials 9.24%
5 Healthcare 8.11%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
PRKR
1976
DELISTED
Parkervision Inc
PRKR
0
XPLR
1977
DELISTED
Xplore Technologies Corp.
XPLR
0
JNP
1978
DELISTED
Juniper Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Common Stock
JNP
-15,474
Closed -$134K
CPLA
1979
DELISTED
Capella Education Company
CPLA
0
FMI
1980
DELISTED
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
FMI
0
NSM
1981
DELISTED
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings
NSM
-300
Closed -$5K
QCP
1982
DELISTED
Quality Care Properties, Inc.
QCP
0
RMP
1983
DELISTED
Rice Midstream Partners LP
RMP
0
NSH
1984
DELISTED
NuStar GP Holdings LLC
NSH
0
RSPP
1985
DELISTED
RSP Permian, Inc.
RSPP
0
FNGN
1986
DELISTED
Financial Engines, Inc.
FNGN
0
VR
1987
DELISTED
Validus Hold Ltd
VR
0
BWP
1988
DELISTED
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners
BWP
0
JASO
1989
DELISTED
JA Solar Holdings, Co., Ltd
JASO
-100
Closed
TNTR
1990
DELISTED
Tintri, Inc. Common Stock
TNTR
-29,876
Closed -$7K
WGL
1991
DELISTED
Wgl Holdings
WGL
-1,000
Closed -$88K
KND
1992
DELISTED
Kindred Healthcare
KND
-12,641
Closed -$113K
TEP
1993
DELISTED
Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP
TEP
0
YGE
1994
DELISTED
Yingli Green Energy Holding Comp
YGE
-267
Closed
ALOG
1995
DELISTED
Analogic Corp
ALOG
0
CAFD
1996
DELISTED
8point3 Energy Partners LP Class A shares
CAFD
0
RPXC
1997
DELISTED
RPX Corporation
RPXC
0
FINL
1998
DELISTED
Finish Line
FINL
0
ABLX
1999
DELISTED
Ablynx NV American Depositary Shares
ABLX
0
EEB
2000
DELISTED
Invesco BRIC ETF
EEB
-63
Closed -$2K