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
+1.53%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.14B
AUM Growth
-$286M
Cap. Flow
-$323M
Cap. Flow %
-28.22%
Top 10 Hldgs %
23.41%
Holding
3,555
New
824
Increased
551
Reduced
584
Closed
757

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 15.64%
2 Communication Services 14.16%
3 Technology 12.46%
4 Financials 10.94%
5 Healthcare 10.33%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
RPRX
2001
DELISTED
Repros Therapeutics Inc.
RPRX
0
AM
2002
DELISTED
ANTERO MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP
AM
0
AZPN
2003
DELISTED
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY INC
AZPN
0
HMNY
2004
DELISTED
HELIOS & MATHESON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC
HMNY
0
AAN.A
2005
DELISTED
AARON'S INC CL-A
AAN.A
0
HRG
2006
DELISTED
HRG Group, Inc.
HRG
0
AKAO
2007
DELISTED
Achaogen, Inc.
AKAO
-7,797
Closed -$83K
KONA
2008
DELISTED
Kona Grill, Inc.
KONA
0
USG
2009
DELISTED
Usg
USG
0
BEL
2010
DELISTED
Belmond Ltd.
BEL
0
RDC
2011
DELISTED
Rowan Companies Plc
RDC
-23,514
Closed -$368K
ARRS
2012
DELISTED
ARRIS International plc Ordinary Shares
ARRS
-11,258
Closed -$289K
ACET
2013
DELISTED
Aceto Corp
ACET
-561
Closed -$5K
BHBK
2014
DELISTED
Blue Hills Bancorp, Inc.
BHBK
0
CLD
2015
DELISTED
Cloud Peak Energy Inc
CLD
-5,711
Closed -$25K
MBFI
2016
DELISTED
MB Financial Corp
MBFI
0
ESL
2017
DELISTED
Esterline Technologies
ESL
-1,917
Closed -$143K
ICON
2018
DELISTED
Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
ICON
0
GZT
2019
DELISTED
Gazit-globe Ltd
GZT
0
TLP
2020
DELISTED
Transmontaigne
TLP
-735
Closed -$28K
NXTM
2021
DELISTED
NxStage Medical Inc.
NXTM
-36,234
Closed -$877K
MB
2022
DELISTED
MINDBODY, Inc. Class A Common Stock
MB
-26,112
Closed -$795K
DNB
2023
DELISTED
Dun & Bradstreet
DNB
0
P
2024
DELISTED
Pandora Media Inc
P
0
VVC
2025
DELISTED
Vectren Corporation
VVC
-85
Closed -$5K