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
+5.59%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.59B
AUM Growth
+$614M
Cap. Flow
+$554M
Cap. Flow %
34.91%
Top 10 Hldgs %
24.59%
Holding
3,544
New
822
Increased
545
Reduced
449
Closed
695

Top Sells

1
C icon
Citigroup
C
+$21.6M
2
AAPL icon
Apple
AAPL
+$17.2M
3
QQQ icon
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
+$13.3M
4
LLY icon
Eli Lilly
LLY
+$9.69M
5
MA icon
Mastercard
MA
+$8.27M

Sector Composition

1 Technology 14.2%
2 Communication Services 13.46%
3 Consumer Discretionary 12.76%
4 Healthcare 12.43%
5 Financials 10.75%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
NAVB
2026
DELISTED
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
NAVB
0
ELLI
2027
DELISTED
Ellie Mae Inc
ELLI
-6,406
Closed -$536K
RDC
2028
DELISTED
Rowan Companies Plc
RDC
0
BHBK
2029
DELISTED
Blue Hills Bancorp, Inc.
BHBK
-40
Closed
IDTI
2030
DELISTED
Integrated Device Technology I
IDTI
-21,034
Closed -$495K
MBFI
2031
DELISTED
MB Financial Corp
MBFI
0
CIVI
2032
DELISTED
Civitas Solutions, Inc.
CIVI
0
GZT
2033
DELISTED
Gazit-globe Ltd
GZT
0
ITG
2034
DELISTED
Investment Technology Group Inc
ITG
-20,543
Closed -$405K
BNCL
2035
DELISTED
Beneficial Bancorp, Inc.
BNCL
-185
Closed -$3K
MB
2036
DELISTED
MINDBODY, Inc. Class A Common Stock
MB
0
NFX
2037
DELISTED
Newfield Exploration
NFX
0
ATHN
2038
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
0
VVC
2039
DELISTED
Vectren Corporation
VVC
-371
Closed -$19K
ESIO
2040
DELISTED
Electro Scientific Industries
ESIO
-1,712
Closed -$10K
ENLK
2041
DELISTED
EnLink Midstream Partners, LP
ENLK
0
HQCL
2042
DELISTED
Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd.
HQCL
0
EQGP
2043
DELISTED
EQGP Holdings, LP
EQGP
$0 ﹤0.01%
+31
New
IMPV
2044
DELISTED
Imperva, Inc.
IMPV
-11,623
Closed -$446K
HDP
2045
DELISTED
Hortonworks, Inc.
HDP
-2,377
Closed -$19K
FBR
2046
DELISTED
Fibria Celulose Sa
FBR
-2,032
Closed -$19K
RHE
2047
DELISTED
Regional Health Properties, Inc.
RHE
$0 ﹤0.01%
16
-49
-75%
SCG
2048
DELISTED
Scana
SCG
0
SIR
2049
DELISTED
SELECT INCOME REIT
SIR
0
GOV
2050
DELISTED
Government Properties Income Trust
GOV
0