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
DL
2001
DELISTED
China Distance Education Holdings Limited
DL
0
EV
2002
DELISTED
Eaton Vance Corp.
EV
0
ZAGG
2003
DELISTED
ZAGG Inc Common Stock (Delaware)
ZAGG
0
TNAV
2004
DELISTED
Telenav Inc.
TNAV
-1,769
Closed -$14K
CEL
2005
DELISTED
Cellcom Israel, Ltd.
CEL
0
MCEP
2006
DELISTED
Mid-Con Energy Partners, LP
MCEP
0
CXO
2007
DELISTED
CONCHO RESOURCES INC.
CXO
-4,314
Closed -$524K
PE
2008
DELISTED
PARSLEY ENERGY INC
PE
-31,363
Closed -$870K
WPX
2009
DELISTED
WPX Energy, Inc.
WPX
-16,440
Closed -$158K
TIF
2010
DELISTED
Tiffany & Co.
TIF
-25,317
Closed -$2.38M
HDS
2011
DELISTED
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.
HDS
-12,811
Closed -$392K
MVC
2012
DELISTED
MVC Capital, Inc.
MVC
0
PRCP
2013
DELISTED
Perceptron Inc
PRCP
0
DNKN
2014
DELISTED
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
DNKN
0
FRAN
2015
DELISTED
Francesca's Holdings Corporation
FRAN
-286
Closed -$37K
AMAG
2016
DELISTED
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
AMAG
0
BITA
2017
DELISTED
Bitauto Holdings Limited
BITA
0
APEX
2018
DELISTED
Apex Global Brands Inc. Common Stock
APEX
0
CBL
2019
DELISTED
CBL& Associates Properties, Inc.
CBL
-3,759
Closed -$31K
HTZ
2020
DELISTED
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
HTZ
-12,381
Closed -$123K
IMMU
2021
DELISTED
Immunomedics Inc
IMMU
0
AXAS
2022
DELISTED
Abraxas Petroleum Corporation
AXAS
$0 ﹤0.01%
4
-2
-33%
RST
2023
DELISTED
ROSETTA STONE INC
RST
0
AIMT
2024
DELISTED
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
AIMT
-315
Closed -$6K
CETV
2025
DELISTED
Central European Media Enterprises Ltd
CETV
0