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
+0.41%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.71B
AUM Growth
+$164M
Cap. Flow
+$121M
Cap. Flow %
7.1%
Top 10 Hldgs %
32.62%
Holding
3,644
New
729
Increased
651
Reduced
633
Closed
763

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 20.63%
2 Communication Services 16.3%
3 Technology 12.42%
4 Industrials 9.24%
5 Healthcare 8.11%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
PQ
2001
DELISTED
Petroquest Energy Inc Wd
PQ
-1,800
Closed
NVIV
2002
DELISTED
InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp
NVIV
0
COW
2003
DELISTED
iPath Bloomberg Livestock Subindex Total Return ETN due October 22, 2037
COW
-18,092
Closed -$402K
JJC
2004
DELISTED
iPath Bloomberg Copper Subindex Total Return ETN due October 22, 2037
JJC
0
GRN
2005
DELISTED
iPath Global Carbon ETN
GRN
0
JO
2006
DELISTED
iPath Bloomberg Coffee Subindex Total Return ETN due June 24, 2038
JO
-1,500
Closed -$20K
SGG
2007
DELISTED
iPath Bloomberg Sugar Subindex Total Return ETN due June 24, 2038
SGG
-1,000
Closed -$23K
CGI
2008
DELISTED
Celadon Group Inc
CGI
0
BXE
2009
DELISTED
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd.
BXE
-60
Closed
MEET
2010
DELISTED
The Meet Group, Inc. Common Stock
MEET
0
VIIX
2011
DELISTED
VelocityShares VIX Short Term ETN
VIIX
$0 ﹤0.01%
+13
New
GGP
2012
DELISTED
GGP Inc.
GGP
0
SGYPW
2013
DELISTED
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Warrants
SGYPW
0
PTX
2014
DELISTED
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
PTX
-1,066
Closed -$2K
UCD
2015
DELISTED
PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG COMMODITY
UCD
0
QLTB
2016
DELISTED
ISHARES BAA BA RATED CORP BOND FUND
QLTB
0
IO
2017
DELISTED
ION Geophysical Corporation
IO
0
TTM.RT
2018
DELISTED
TATA MOTORS LIMITED RT PUR ADR
TTM.RT
0
EGL
2019
DELISTED
Engility Holdings, Inc.
EGL
0
WPZ
2020
DELISTED
Williams Partners L.P.
WPZ
-13,454
Closed -$546K
UWC
2021
DELISTED
PROSHARES TR ULTRA RUSSELL3000
UWC
0
DCT
2022
DELISTED
DCT Industrial Trust Inc.
DCT
-294
Closed -$19K
TGR
2023
DELISTED
ISHARES TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME ETF
TGR
0
DISCA
2024
DELISTED
Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock
DISCA
-3,845
Closed -$105K
BEAT
2025
DELISTED
BioTelemetry, Inc.
BEAT
-5,169
Closed -$232K