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
BMS
2001
DELISTED
Bemis
BMS
0
BRS
2002
DELISTED
Bristow Group, Inc.
BRS
0
ULTI
2003
DELISTED
Ultimate Software Group Inc
ULTI
0
NAVB
2004
DELISTED
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
NAVB
0
KONA
2005
DELISTED
Kona Grill, Inc.
KONA
-176
Closed -$1K
USG
2006
DELISTED
Usg
USG
-2,114
Closed -$67K
ELLI
2007
DELISTED
Ellie Mae Inc
ELLI
0
RDC
2008
DELISTED
Rowan Companies Plc
RDC
0
ARRS
2009
DELISTED
ARRIS International plc Ordinary Shares
ARRS
-3,577
Closed -$94K
ACET
2010
DELISTED
Aceto Corp
ACET
-100
Closed -$1K
BHBK
2011
DELISTED
Blue Hills Bancorp, Inc.
BHBK
0
IDTI
2012
DELISTED
Integrated Device Technology I
IDTI
0
MBFI
2013
DELISTED
MB Financial Corp
MBFI
0
IPCI
2014
DELISTED
Intellipharmaceuticals International Inc.
IPCI
0
ESL
2015
DELISTED
Esterline Technologies
ESL
0
NTRI
2016
DELISTED
NutriSystem, Inc.
NTRI
-4,130
Closed -$229K
GZT
2017
DELISTED
Gazit-globe Ltd
GZT
0
BNCL
2018
DELISTED
Beneficial Bancorp, Inc.
BNCL
0
TAHO
2019
DELISTED
Tahoe Resources Inc
TAHO
$0 ﹤0.01%
14
-2,278
-99%
SN
2020
DELISTED
Sanchez Energy Corporation
SN
-52,978
Closed -$505K
ORBK
2021
DELISTED
Orbotech Ltd
ORBK
-5,782
Closed -$186K
LOXO
2022
DELISTED
Loxo Oncology, Inc
LOXO
0
ATHN
2023
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
0
P
2024
DELISTED
Pandora Media Inc
P
-59,151
Closed -$698K
VXZ
2025
DELISTED
iPath S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXZ
-791
Closed -$20K