Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings
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.
Top Buys
| 1 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$54.6M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$52.5M |
| 3 |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$40.9M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$16.5M |
| 5 |
Visa
V
|
+$12M |
Top Sells
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$98.7M |
| 2 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$70.7M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$33.4M |
| 4 |
Goldman Sachs
GS
|
+$30.2M |
| 5 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$26.5M |
Sector Composition
| 1 | Communication Services | 14.71% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 14.32% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.86% |
| 4 | Financials | 7.38% |
| 5 | Industrials | 6.44% |