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
ARC
2026
DELISTED
ARC Document Solutions, Inc.
ARC
0
ROI
2027
DELISTED
WISDOMTREE LARGECAP GROWTH FUND
ROI
0
FBC
2028
DELISTED
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. New
FBC
0
DENT
2029
DELISTED
ADVISORSHARES TR DENT TACTICAL ETF
DENT
0
EGLE
2030
DELISTED
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
EGLE
-1,063
Closed -$40K
CYTR
2031
DELISTED
CytRx Corp
CYTR
0
RAS
2032
DELISTED
RAIT Financial Trust
RAS
-200
Closed
CAVM
2033
DELISTED
Cavium, Inc.
CAVM
0
PGH
2034
DELISTED
Pengrowth Energy Corporation
PGH
0
ABK
2035
DELISTED
AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
ABK
0
HPJ
2036
DELISTED
Highpower International Inc
HPJ
$0 ﹤0.01%
276
-300
-52%
XL
2037
DELISTED
XL Group Ltd.
XL
0
FLY
2038
DELISTED
Fly Leasing Limited
FLY
0
ESV
2039
DELISTED
Ensco Rowan plc
ESV
0
ATVI
2040
DELISTED
Activision Blizzard Inc.
ATVI
-6,214
Closed -$474K
DISH
2041
DELISTED
DISH Network Corp.
DISH
-16,426
Closed -$552K
NWECW
2042
DELISTED
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION WARANTS
NWECW
0
NTR
2043
DELISTED
NEW YORK MORTGAGE TRUST INC
NTR
0
HIBB
2044
DELISTED
Hibbett, Inc. Common Stock
HIBB
0
GG.WS.A
2045
DELISTED
GOLDCORP INC SERIES A WARRANTS EXP 5/30/2007
GG.WS.A
0
HTGCR
2046
DELISTED
HERCULES TECHNOLOGY GROWTH CAP INC TRANS RGTS TO PUR COM STK
HTGCR
0
PDLI
2047
DELISTED
PDL BioPharma, Inc.
PDLI
-20,607
Closed -$48K
RBS.PRX
2048
DELISTED
ROYAL BK SCOTLAND GRP"XCAPS"-A
RBS.PRX
0
KNL
2049
DELISTED
Knoll, Inc.
KNL
0
VSTO
2050
DELISTED
Vista Outdoor Inc.
VSTO
-8,635
Closed -$133K