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
+0.41%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.71B
AUM Growth
+$164M
Cap. Flow
+$121M
Cap. Flow %
7.1%
Top 10 Hldgs %
32.62%
Holding
3,644
New
729
Increased
651
Reduced
633
Closed
763

Sector Composition

1 Consumer Discretionary 20.63%
2 Communication Services 16.3%
3 Technology 12.42%
4 Industrials 9.24%
5 Healthcare 8.11%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
SSI
2101
DELISTED
Stage Stores Inc
SSI
-676
Closed -$1K
TGE
2102
DELISTED
Tallgrass Energy, LP Class A Shares
TGE
0
RRTS
2103
DELISTED
RoadRunner Transportation Systems, Inc.
RRTS
-28
Closed -$1K
KOL
2104
DELISTED
VanEck Vectors Coal ETF
KOL
-117
Closed -$18K
JMEI
2105
DELISTED
Jumei International Holding Limited American depositary shares, each representing ten Class A ordina
JMEI
-665
Closed -$17K
QHC
2106
DELISTED
Quorum Health Corporation
QHC
-138
Closed
AYR
2107
DELISTED
Aircastle Limited
AYR
-1,101
Closed -$22K
OILD
2108
DELISTED
ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF
OILD
-2,455
Closed -$47K
ZBIO
2109
DELISTED
ProShares UltraPro Short NASDAQ Biotechnology
ZBIO
-358
Closed -$6K
HABT
2110
DELISTED
The Habit Restaurants, Inc. - Class A
HABT
-4,066
Closed -$40K
PEGI
2111
DELISTED
Pattern Energy Group Inc. Class A
PEGI
0
AKS
2112
DELISTED
AK Steel Holding Corp.
AKS
-7,418
Closed -$32K
CHKR
2113
DELISTED
CHESAPEAKE GRANITE WASH TRUST
CHKR
0
DERM
2114
DELISTED
Dermira, Inc.
DERM
-65,622
Closed -$603K
AVEO
2115
DELISTED
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
AVEO
0
IPHS
2116
DELISTED
Innophos Holdings, Inc.
IPHS
0
PKD
2117
DELISTED
Parker Drilling Company
PKD
0
LPT
2118
DELISTED
Liberty Property Trust
LPT
-2,256
Closed -$100K
ABDC
2119
DELISTED
Alcentra Capital Corp
ABDC
-300
Closed -$1K
MDR
2120
DELISTED
McDermott International
MDR
0
TOO
2121
DELISTED
Teekay Offshore Partners L.P.
TOO
-35,060
Closed -$92K
SRCI
2122
DELISTED
SRC Energy Inc
SRCI
0
WAIR
2123
DELISTED
WESCO Aircraft Holdings Inc.
WAIR
-8,197
Closed -$92K
FGP
2124
DELISTED
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
FGP
0
AVP
2125
DELISTED
Avon Products, Inc.
AVP
-38,867
Closed -$62K