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
+1.53%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.14B
AUM Growth
-$286M
Cap. Flow
-$323M
Cap. Flow %
-28.22%
Top 10 Hldgs %
23.41%
Holding
3,555
New
824
Increased
551
Reduced
584
Closed
757

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 15.64%
2 Communication Services 14.16%
3 Technology 12.46%
4 Financials 10.94%
5 Healthcare 10.33%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
LNCE
2101
DELISTED
Snyders-Lance, Inc.
LNCE
0
BBG
2102
DELISTED
Bill Barrett Corp
BBG
-15,363
Closed -$78K
LVNTA
2103
DELISTED
Liberty Interactive Corporation Series A Liberty Ventures
LVNTA
-5,551
Closed -$301K
CASC
2104
DELISTED
Cascadian Therapeutics, Inc.
CASC
-218
Closed
CCC
2105
DELISTED
Calgon Carbon Corp
CCC
-649
Closed -$13K
BIVV
2106
DELISTED
Bioverativ Inc. Common Stock
BIVV
0
CPN
2107
DELISTED
Calpine Corporation
CPN
-20,271
Closed -$306K
SNI
2108
DELISTED
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc Common Class A
SNI
0
JUNO
2109
DELISTED
Juno Therapeutics, Inc.
JUNO
-16,285
Closed -$744K
STRP
2110
DELISTED
Straight Path Communications Inc.
STRP
0
RGC
2111
DELISTED
Regal Entertainment Group
RGC
-26,026
Closed -$598K
GNCMA
2112
DELISTED
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A-1 Common Stock
GNCMA
-3,187
Closed -$124K
CAA
2113
DELISTED
CalAtlantic Group, Inc.
CAA
-4,870
Closed -$274K
EXAC
2114
DELISTED
Exactech Inc
EXAC
0
SCMP
2115
DELISTED
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
SCMP
-21,200
Closed -$380K
CUDA
2116
DELISTED
Barracuda Networks, Inc.
CUDA
0
AAAP
2117
DELISTED
Advanced Accelerator Applications S.A. American Depositary Shares
AAAP
$0 ﹤0.01%
10,096
-9,475
-48%
RXDX
2118
DELISTED
Ignyta, Inc.
RXDX
0
ACTA
2119
DELISTED
Actua Corporation
ACTA
0
BWLD
2120
DELISTED
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.
BWLD
-22,066
Closed -$3.45M
BSFT
2121
DELISTED
BroadSoft, Inc.
BSFT
0
BV
2122
DELISTED
Bazaarvoice, Inc.
BV
-2,126
Closed -$11K
BETR
2123
DELISTED
Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.
BETR
-5,881
Closed -$70K
TIME
2124
DELISTED
Time Inc.
TIME
-53,727
Closed -$991K
IXYS
2125
DELISTED
IXYS Corp
IXYS
-23,817
Closed -$570K