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
WRD
2026
DELISTED
WildHorse Resource Development
WRD
-17,801
Closed -$327K
VXZ
2027
DELISTED
iPath S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXZ
0
KANG
2028
DELISTED
iKang Healthcare Group, Inc.
KANG
-68,884
Closed -$1.09M
HQCL
2029
DELISTED
Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd.
HQCL
$0 ﹤0.01%
+100
New
INTX
2030
DELISTED
Intersections, Inc.
INTX
-6,174
Closed -$13K
EQGP
2031
DELISTED
EQGP Holdings, LP
EQGP
0
APTI
2032
DELISTED
Apptio, Inc. Class A Common Stock
APTI
0
FBR
2033
DELISTED
Fibria Celulose Sa
FBR
-2,507
Closed -$36K
SIR
2034
DELISTED
SELECT INCOME REIT
SIR
0
GOV
2035
DELISTED
Government Properties Income Trust
GOV
-8,747
Closed -$162K
ECYT
2036
DELISTED
Endocyte, Inc. Common Stock
ECYT
0
DWCH
2037
DELISTED
Datawatch Corp
DWCH
$0 ﹤0.01%
+17
New
KERX
2038
DELISTED
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc
KERX
0
OCLR
2039
DELISTED
Oclaro Inc.
OCLR
0
SONC
2040
DELISTED
Sonic Corp
SONC
0
SODA
2041
DELISTED
SodaStream International Ltd
SODA
-8,732
Closed -$614K
LHO
2042
DELISTED
LaSalle Hotel Properties
LHO
0
AFSI
2043
DELISTED
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AFSI
-8,599
Closed -$86K
JONE
2044
DELISTED
Jones Energy, Inc.
JONE
-37
Closed
VMIN
2045
DELISTED
REX VolMAXX Short VIX Futures Strategy ETF
VMIN
$0 ﹤0.01%
191
-36
-16%
ZOES
2046
DELISTED
Zoe's Kitchen, Inc.
ZOES
0
DHCP
2047
DELISTED
Ditech Holding Corporation
DHCP
0
PX
2048
DELISTED
Praxair Inc
PX
0
PF
2049
DELISTED
Pinnacle Foods, Inc.
PF
-8,516
Closed -$506K
SHLD
2050
DELISTED
Sears Holding Corporation
SHLD
0