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
+0.31%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.8B
AUM Growth
-$216M
Cap. Flow
-$359M
Cap. Flow %
-19.98%
Top 10 Hldgs %
22.12%
Holding
3,846
New
783
Increased
708
Reduced
678
Closed
653

Top Buys

1
AMZN icon
Amazon
AMZN
+$102M
2
TSM icon
TSMC
TSM
+$29.6M
3
JPM icon
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
+$21.9M
4
BA icon
Boeing
BA
+$18.8M
5
TGT icon
Target
TGT
+$13.5M

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 21.73%
2 Technology 16.48%
3 Healthcare 9.06%
4 Financials 8.3%
5 Communication Services 7.51%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
MYOK
2051
DELISTED
MyoKardia, Inc. Common Stock
MYOK
$0 ﹤0.01%
1,199
-4,409
-79%
AMAG
2052
DELISTED
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
AMAG
-28,306
Closed -$216K
JCAP
2053
DELISTED
Jernigan Capital, Inc.
JCAP
0
BITA
2054
DELISTED
Bitauto Holdings Limited
BITA
0
APEX
2055
DELISTED
Apex Global Brands Inc. Common Stock
APEX
0
CBL
2056
DELISTED
CBL& Associates Properties, Inc.
CBL
0
LVGO
2057
DELISTED
Livongo Health, Inc. Common Stock
LVGO
$0 ﹤0.01%
+10,144
New
GARS
2058
DELISTED
Garrison Capital Inc.
GARS
0
NE
2059
DELISTED
Noble Corporation
NE
0
LM
2060
DELISTED
Legg Mason, Inc.
LM
-4,800
Closed -$238K
AXAS
2061
DELISTED
Abraxas Petroleum Corporation
AXAS
$0 ﹤0.01%
55
+45
+450%
AIMT
2062
DELISTED
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
AIMT
0
CETV
2063
DELISTED
Central European Media Enterprises Ltd
CETV
-14,500
Closed -$51K
MNK
2064
DELISTED
MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
MNK
0
LONE
2065
DELISTED
Lonestar Resources US Inc. Class A Common Stock
LONE
0
AMTD
2066
DELISTED
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
0
PFNX
2067
DELISTED
Pfenex Inc.
PFNX
0
INWK
2068
DELISTED
InnerWorkings, Inc.
INWK
$0 ﹤0.01%
242
-5,254
-96%
MNTA
2069
DELISTED
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
MNTA
-323
Closed -$10K
ASFI
2070
DELISTED
Asta Funding Inc
ASFI
-345
Closed -$4K
CNXM
2071
DELISTED
CNX Midstream Partners LP
CNXM
0
JE
2072
DELISTED
Just Energy Group Inc
JE
-305
Closed -$5K
PPLC
2073
DELISTED
PortfolioPlus S&P 500 ETF
PPLC
0
CLUB
2074
DELISTED
Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.
CLUB
0
WUBA
2075
DELISTED
58.COM INC
WUBA
0