Simplex Trading

Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings

AUM $3.56B
1-Year Est. Return 50.35%
 

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 Fund
S&P 500
This Quarter Est. Return
1 Year Est. Return
+50.35%
3 Year Est. Return
5 Year Est. Return
10 Year Est. Return
AUM
$1.14B
AUM Growth
-$286M
Cap. Flow
Cap. Flow %
Top 10 Hldgs %
Holding
3,555
New
Increased
Reduced
Closed

Top Buys

1 +$33.5M
2 +$22.8M
3 +$20.9M
4
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
+$18.3M
5
BABA icon
Alibaba
BABA
+$15.2M

Top Sells

1 +$71.1M
2 +$43.8M
3 +$26.3M
4
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Booking.com
BKNG
+$22.2M
5
BA icon
Boeing
BA
+$21.6M

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 15.64%
2 Communication Services 14.2%
3 Technology 12.39%
4 Financials 10.94%
5 Healthcare 10.33%
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