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
+1.08%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$972M
AUM Growth
+$191M
Cap. Flow
+$195M
Cap. Flow %
20.07%
Top 10 Hldgs %
30.46%
Holding
3,560
New
782
Increased
464
Reduced
447
Closed
696

Sector Composition

1 Communication Services 15.08%
2 Technology 12.4%
3 Healthcare 11.9%
4 Consumer Discretionary 11.24%
5 Financials 9.26%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
WCG
2101
DELISTED
Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
WCG
0
MDR
2102
DELISTED
McDermott International
MDR
-2,523
Closed -$37K
ARQL
2103
DELISTED
Arqule Inc
ARQL
0
LKSD
2104
DELISTED
LSC Communications, Inc.
LKSD
0
CARB
2105
DELISTED
Carbonite Inc
CARB
0
CRR
2106
DELISTED
Carbo Ceramics Inc.
CRR
-5,451
Closed -$59K
ASNA
2107
DELISTED
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
ASNA
-1,559
Closed -$174K
VSI
2108
DELISTED
Vitamin Shoppe Inc.
VSI
0
TUZ
2109
DELISTED
PIMCO 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index Exchange-Traded Fund
TUZ
0
STI
2110
DELISTED
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
0
SEMG
2111
DELISTED
SEMGROUP CORPORATION
SEMG
0
SDT
2112
DELISTED
SANDRIDGE MISSISSIPPIAN TRUST I
SDT
0
DF
2113
DELISTED
Dean Foods Company
DF
0
AREX
2114
DELISTED
Approach Resources Inc.
AREX
0
FELP
2115
DELISTED
Foresight Energy LP
FELP
0
GHDX
2116
DELISTED
Genomic Health, Inc.
GHDX
0
ALDR
2117
DELISTED
Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
ALDR
$0 ﹤0.01%
+29
New
ISCA
2118
DELISTED
International Speedway Corp
ISCA
0
NCI
2119
DELISTED
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
NCI
0
TYPE
2120
DELISTED
Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc.
TYPE
-51
Closed -$1K
VSM
2121
DELISTED
Versum Materials, Inc.
VSM
0
NRE
2122
DELISTED
NorthStar Realty Europe Corp.
NRE
-2,901
Closed -$31K
CRAY
2123
DELISTED
Cray, Inc.
CRAY
0
SKIS
2124
DELISTED
Peak Resorts, Inc.
SKIS
$0 ﹤0.01%
+147
New
CHSP
2125
DELISTED
Chesapeake Lodging Trust
CHSP
0