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
+3.27%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$701M
AUM Growth
+$54.9M
Cap. Flow
+$44M
Cap. Flow %
6.27%
Top 10 Hldgs %
24.68%
Holding
3,490
New
659
Increased
596
Reduced
506
Closed
802

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 17.29%
2 Healthcare 13.74%
3 Technology 12.76%
4 Communication Services 12.12%
5 Industrials 10.49%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
XRA
2001
DELISTED
Exeter Resources Corporation
XRA
$0 ﹤0.01%
600
SFR
2002
DELISTED
Starwood Waypoint Homes
SFR
0
ELOS
2003
DELISTED
Syneron Medical Ltd
ELOS
0
KATE
2004
DELISTED
Kate Spade & Company
KATE
-5,546
Closed -$105K
OKS
2005
DELISTED
Oneok Partners LP
OKS
-6,103
Closed -$178K
PWE
2006
DELISTED
Penn West Energy Petroleum Ltd
PWE
-2,520
Closed -$1K
LMIA
2007
DELISTED
LMI Aerospace Inc
LMIA
0
BNCN
2008
DELISTED
BNC Bancorp
BNCN
-124
Closed -$2K
XCO
2009
DELISTED
Exco Resources
XCO
-6
Closed
EVER
2010
DELISTED
Everbank Financial Corp
EVER
0
VAL
2011
DELISTED
Valspar
VAL
-5,366
Closed -$385K
TROVW
2012
DELISTED
TrovaGene, Inc. Warrant
TROVW
0
JNS
2013
DELISTED
Janus Capital Group Inc
JNS
0
UTEK
2014
DELISTED
Ultratech Inc.
UTEK
-3,439
Closed -$55K
SALE
2015
DELISTED
RetailMeNot, Inc. Series 1
SALE
-6,537
Closed -$53K
STV
2016
DELISTED
China Digital Tv Hldgs Co Ltd
STV
$0 ﹤0.01%
+1
New
INVN
2017
DELISTED
Invensense Inc
INVN
-28,798
Closed -$267K
EXAR
2018
DELISTED
Exar Corporation
EXAR
-3
Closed
HW
2019
DELISTED
Headwaters Inc
HW
0
ISLE
2020
DELISTED
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc
ISLE
0
RUSS
2021
DELISTED
Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3x Shares
RUSS
-20
Closed -$4K
MEP
2022
DELISTED
Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.
MEP
-12,454
Closed -$120K
CHMT
2023
DELISTED
Chemtura Corporation
CHMT
0
ADPT
2024
DELISTED
Adeptus Health Inc.
ADPT
-1,000
Closed -$80K
MEET
2025
DELISTED
The Meet Group, Inc. Common Stock
MEET
0