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
WAC
2076
DELISTED
Walter Investment Mgt Corp
WAC
0
XPLR
2077
DELISTED
Xplore Technologies Corp.
XPLR
0
JNP
2078
DELISTED
Juniper Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Common Stock
JNP
0
CPLA
2079
DELISTED
Capella Education Company
CPLA
-1,209
Closed -$106K
FMI
2080
DELISTED
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
FMI
-3,452
Closed -$61K
QCP
2081
DELISTED
Quality Care Properties, Inc.
QCP
0
NSH
2082
DELISTED
NuStar GP Holdings LLC
NSH
0
RSPP
2083
DELISTED
RSP Permian, Inc.
RSPP
0
FNGN
2084
DELISTED
Financial Engines, Inc.
FNGN
0
VR
2085
DELISTED
Validus Hold Ltd
VR
-1,071
Closed -$58K
BWP
2086
DELISTED
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners
BWP
0
JASO
2087
DELISTED
JA Solar Holdings, Co., Ltd
JASO
-8,037
Closed -$38K
OCIP
2088
DELISTED
OCI Partners LP
OCIP
0
TEP
2089
DELISTED
Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP
TEP
-4,742
Closed -$225K
ANTH
2090
DELISTED
Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ANTH
-2,762
Closed -$14K
ALOG
2091
DELISTED
Analogic Corp
ALOG
0
CAFD
2092
DELISTED
8point3 Energy Partners LP Class A shares
CAFD
0
TWX
2093
DELISTED
Time Warner Inc
TWX
0
LAYN
2094
DELISTED
Layne Christensen Co
LAYN
0
CXRX
2095
DELISTED
Concordia International Corp. Common Stock
CXRX
-9,656
Closed -$20K
OA
2096
DELISTED
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
0
BGC
2097
DELISTED
General Cable Corporation
BGC
0
GXP
2098
DELISTED
Great Plains Energy Incorporated
GXP
-409
Closed -$11K
EEB
2099
DELISTED
Invesco BRIC ETF
EEB
-330
Closed -$9K
MSCC
2100
DELISTED
Microsemi Corp
MSCC
0