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
+4.59%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.64B
AUM Growth
+$126M
Cap. Flow
+$45.9M
Cap. Flow %
2.8%
Top 10 Hldgs %
35.28%
Holding
3,534
New
648
Increased
560
Reduced
543
Closed
742

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 21.41%
2 Technology 19.71%
3 Communication Services 17.68%
4 Healthcare 6.08%
5 Financials 5.75%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
PFNX
2026
DELISTED
Pfenex Inc.
PFNX
0
INWK
2027
DELISTED
InnerWorkings, Inc.
INWK
-100
Closed -$1K
BREW
2028
DELISTED
Craft Brew Alliance, Inc.
BREW
0
JE
2029
DELISTED
Just Energy Group Inc
JE
0
PPLC
2030
DELISTED
PortfolioPlus S&P 500 ETF
PPLC
0
PSV
2031
DELISTED
Hermitage Offshore Services Ltd.
PSV
$0 ﹤0.01%
62
-72
-54%
WUBA
2032
DELISTED
58.COM INC
WUBA
-16,829
Closed -$742K
ZN
2033
DELISTED
Zion Oil & Gas, Inc.
ZN
-1,000
Closed -$3K
GSB
2034
DELISTED
GlobalSCAPE, Inc.
GSB
0
SCIU
2035
DELISTED
Global X Scientific Beta US ETF
SCIU
0
SMRT
2036
DELISTED
Stein Mart Inc
SMRT
$0 ﹤0.01%
275
+11
+4%
ROYT
2037
DELISTED
PACIFIC COAST OIL TRUST
ROYT
-110
Closed
GCAP
2038
DELISTED
Gain Capital Holdings, Inc.
GCAP
0
LM
2039
DELISTED
Legg Mason, Inc.
LM
-3,021
Closed -$115K
TTPH
2040
DELISTED
Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
TTPH
0
BGG
2041
DELISTED
Briggs & Stratton Corp.
BGG
0
HCR
2042
DELISTED
Hi-Crush Inc. Common Stock
HCR
0
MINI
2043
DELISTED
Mobile Mini Inc
MINI
0
IBKC
2044
DELISTED
IBERIABANK Corp
IBKC
$0 ﹤0.01%
+12
New
CHK
2045
DELISTED
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
CHK
-176
Closed -$175K
AXE
2046
DELISTED
Anixter International Inc
AXE
0
EQM
2047
DELISTED
EQM Midstream Partners, LP
EQM
0
LTM
2048
DELISTED
LATAM Airlines Group S.A American Depositary Shares (Each representing 1 Common Share)
LTM
0
CSFL
2049
DELISTED
CenterState Bank Corporation Common Stock
CSFL
0
LBY
2050
DELISTED
Libbey, Inc.
LBY
-2,327
Closed -$18K