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
FRAN
2176
DELISTED
Francesca's Holdings Corporation
FRAN
0
AMAG
2177
DELISTED
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
AMAG
0
APEX
2178
DELISTED
Apex Global Brands Inc. Common Stock
APEX
0
AXAS
2179
DELISTED
Abraxas Petroleum Corporation
AXAS
-12
Closed
RST
2180
DELISTED
ROSETTA STONE INC
RST
-2,159
Closed -$19K
AIMT
2181
DELISTED
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
AIMT
0
ONDK
2182
DELISTED
On Deck Capital, Inc.
ONDK
-155
Closed
CETV
2183
DELISTED
Central European Media Enterprises Ltd
CETV
-25
Closed
AMTD
2184
DELISTED
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
-4,940
Closed -$215K
NBL
2185
DELISTED
Noble Energy, Inc.
NBL
0
GMO
2186
DELISTED
General Moly, Inc.
GMO
0
INWK
2187
DELISTED
InnerWorkings, Inc.
INWK
0
MNTA
2188
DELISTED
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
MNTA
0
ASFI
2189
DELISTED
Asta Funding Inc
ASFI
0
PPLC
2190
DELISTED
PortfolioPlus S&P 500 ETF
PPLC
0
CLUB
2191
DELISTED
Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.
CLUB
0
WUBA
2192
DELISTED
58.COM INC
WUBA
-6,552
Closed -$183K
SHLO
2193
DELISTED
Shiloh Industries Inc
SHLO
0
AFH
2194
DELISTED
Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. Ordinary Shares
AFH
0
GSB
2195
DELISTED
GlobalSCAPE, Inc.
GSB
0
SCIU
2196
DELISTED
Global X Scientific Beta US ETF
SCIU
0
ROYT
2197
DELISTED
PACIFIC COAST OIL TRUST
ROYT
0
GCAP
2198
DELISTED
Gain Capital Holdings, Inc.
GCAP
0
LM
2199
DELISTED
Legg Mason, Inc.
LM
0
ECT
2200
DELISTED
ECA Marcellus Trust 1 Interest
ECT
0