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
+0.32%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$1.54B
AUM Growth
+$399M
Cap. Flow
+$350M
Cap. Flow %
22.72%
Top 10 Hldgs %
22.48%
Holding
3,626
New
807
Increased
624
Reduced
615
Closed
714

Sector Composition

1 Technology 20.43%
2 Consumer Discretionary 15.24%
3 Communication Services 12%
4 Financials 10.18%
5 Industrials 9.87%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
RPXC
2176
DELISTED
RPX Corporation
RPXC
-3,241
Closed -$34K
FINL
2177
DELISTED
Finish Line
FINL
0
TWX
2178
DELISTED
Time Warner Inc
TWX
-367,986
Closed -$34.8M
LAYN
2179
DELISTED
Layne Christensen Co
LAYN
-19,294
Closed -$287K
GNRT
2180
DELISTED
Gener8 Maritime, Inc.
GNRT
-385
Closed -$2K
ABLX
2181
DELISTED
Ablynx NV American Depositary Shares
ABLX
-260
Closed -$14K
MON
2182
DELISTED
Monsanto Co
MON
-527
Closed -$61K
CXRX
2183
DELISTED
Concordia International Corp. Common Stock
CXRX
0
OA
2184
DELISTED
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
-7,692
Closed -$1.02M
BGC
2185
DELISTED
General Cable Corporation
BGC
0
GXP
2186
DELISTED
Great Plains Energy Incorporated
GXP
0
AHGP
2187
DELISTED
Alliance Holdings GP,L.P.
AHGP
0
LQ
2188
DELISTED
La Quinta Holdings Inc.
LQ
-1,947
Closed -$36K
MSCC
2189
DELISTED
Microsemi Corp
MSCC
0
HDNG
2190
DELISTED
Hardinge Inc
HDNG
-3,198
Closed -$58K
RSO
2191
DELISTED
Resource Capital Corp.
RSO
0
BBRG
2192
DELISTED
Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc.
BBRG
-7,900
Closed -$31K
CHUBK
2193
DELISTED
CommerceHub, Inc. Series C Common Stock
CHUBK
0
AVXS
2194
DELISTED
AveXis, Inc. Common Stock
AVXS
0
CBI
2195
DELISTED
Chicago Bridge & Iron Nv
CBI
0
PQ
2196
DELISTED
Petroquest Energy Inc Wd
PQ
$0 ﹤0.01%
1,800
+1,700
+1,700%
IPXL
2197
DELISTED
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
IPXL
0
MULE
2198
DELISTED
MuleSoft, Inc.
MULE
0
STB
2199
DELISTED
Student Transportation Inc
STB
-1,000
Closed -$7K
APLP
2200
DELISTED
Archrock Partners, L.P. Common Units representing Limited Partner Interests
APLP
-6,099
Closed -$74K