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
ESRX
2051
DELISTED
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
0
KERX
2052
DELISTED
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc
KERX
-7,057
Closed -$41K
RSYS
2053
DELISTED
Radisys Corp
RSYS
-91
Closed
FCE.A
2054
DELISTED
Forest City Realty Trust, Inc.
FCE.A
0
SONC
2055
DELISTED
Sonic Corp
SONC
0
ARII
2056
DELISTED
American Railcar Industries, Inc.
ARII
0
MITL
2057
DELISTED
Mitel Networks Corporation
MITL
0
LHO
2058
DELISTED
LaSalle Hotel Properties
LHO
0
JONE
2059
DELISTED
Jones Energy, Inc.
JONE
$0 ﹤0.01%
+13
New
COL
2060
DELISTED
Rockwell Collins
COL
-38,432
Closed -$3.56M
ZOES
2061
DELISTED
Zoe's Kitchen, Inc.
ZOES
0
NWY
2062
DELISTED
New York & Co Inc
NWY
0
ANW
2063
DELISTED
Aegean Marine Petroleum Network
ANW
0
KS
2064
DELISTED
KapStone Paper and Pack Corp.
KS
-3,676
Closed -$81K
SNMX
2065
DELISTED
Senomyx, Inc.
SNMX
-10,553
Closed -$10K
PX
2066
DELISTED
Praxair Inc
PX
-17,953
Closed -$2.1M
SHLD
2067
DELISTED
Sears Holding Corporation
SHLD
0
ETP
2068
DELISTED
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
ETP
-46,834
Closed -$1.12M
GPT
2069
DELISTED
Gramercy Property Trust
GPT
0
PHH
2070
DELISTED
PHH Corporation
PHH
0
AVHI
2071
DELISTED
A V Homes, Inc.
AVHI
-1,008
Closed -$15K
NLST
2072
DELISTED
Netlist, Inc.
NLST
0
NDRO
2073
DELISTED
Enduro Royalty Trust
NDRO
$0 ﹤0.01%
+100
New
COTV
2074
DELISTED
Cotiviti Holdings, Inc.
COTV
0
HGT
2075
DELISTED
Hugoton Royalty Trust
HGT
$0 ﹤0.01%
383
+135
+54%