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
+0.32%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.54B
AUM Growth
+$399M
Cap. Flow
+$350M
Cap. Flow %
22.72%
Top 10 Hldgs %
22.48%
Holding
3,626
New
807
Increased
624
Reduced
615
Closed
714

Sector Composition

1 Technology 20.43%
2 Consumer Discretionary 15.24%
3 Communication Services 12%
4 Financials 10.18%
5 Industrials 9.87%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
PGLC
2051
DELISTED
Pershing Gold Corporation. Common Stock
PGLC
0
IMDZ
2052
DELISTED
Immune Design Corp.
IMDZ
-777
Closed -$2K
AST
2053
DELISTED
Asterias Biotherapeutics Inc. Series A
AST
-25,038
Closed -$36K
REN
2054
DELISTED
Resolute Energy Corporaton
REN
0
SHPG
2055
DELISTED
Shire pic
SHPG
-100
Closed -$14K
FIEU
2056
DELISTED
FI Enhanced Europe 50 ETN
FIEU
0
ARLZ
2057
DELISTED
Aralez Pharmaceuticals Inc.
ARLZ
0
ABAX
2058
DELISTED
Abaxis Inc
ABAX
0
DST
2059
DELISTED
DST Systems Inc.
DST
0
PGEM
2060
DELISTED
Ply Gem Holdings, Inc.
PGEM
0
OREX
2061
DELISTED
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
OREX
$0 ﹤0.01%
5,500
-1,800
-25%
AFAM
2062
DELISTED
Almost Family Inc
AFAM
0
ATAXZ
2063
DELISTED
AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMT INV LP
ATAXZ
$0 ﹤0.01%
+100
New
SVA
2064
DELISTED
Sinovac Biotech, Ltd
SVA
0
HAWK
2065
DELISTED
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
HAWK
0
STMP
2066
DELISTED
Stamps.com, Inc.
STMP
-9,098
Closed -$1.83M
GOLD
2067
DELISTED
Randgold Resources Ltd
GOLD
-57
Closed -$4K
MNR
2068
DELISTED
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp
MNR
$0 ﹤0.01%
56
-80
-59%
VXX
2069
DELISTED
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
0
BAL
2070
DELISTED
iPath Bloomberg Cotton Subindex Total Return ETN due June 24, 2038
BAL
-265
Closed -$14K
LJPC
2071
DELISTED
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
LJPC
-11,638
Closed -$346K
SXE
2072
DELISTED
Southcross Energy Partners, L.P.
SXE
-3,001
Closed -$4K
GCI
2073
DELISTED
Gannett Co., Inc
GCI
-28,127
Closed -$280K
AZPN
2074
DELISTED
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY INC
AZPN
0
HMNY
2075
DELISTED
HELIOS & MATHESON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC
HMNY
0