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
+0.12%
1 Year Return
+0.6%
3 Year Return
+1.23%
5 Year Return
+2.7%
10 Year Return
+32.99%
AUM
$2.97B
AUM Growth
-$146M
Cap. Flow
-$238M
Cap. Flow %
-8.02%
Top 10 Hldgs %
21.67%
Holding
4,428
New
775
Increased
698
Reduced
811
Closed
884

Top Sells

1
AVGO icon
Broadcom
AVGO
+$95.4M
2
C icon
Citigroup
C
+$57.9M
3
PFE icon
Pfizer
PFE
+$55.9M
4
TSM icon
TSMC
TSM
+$40.4M
5
SBUX icon
Starbucks
SBUX
+$40.4M

Sector Composition

1 Technology 23.11%
2 Consumer Discretionary 16.53%
3 Healthcare 8.58%
4 Industrials 7.58%
5 Financials 7.29%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Shares
Change %
Capital Flow
XELA
2201
DELISTED
Exela Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
XELA
0
CHGX
2202
DELISTED
AXS Change Finance ESG ETF
CHGX
0
IPFF
2203
DELISTED
iShares International Preferred Stock ETF
IPFF
0
SWI
2204
DELISTED
SolarWinds Corporation Common Stock
SWI
-4,291
Closed -$51K
CBL
2205
DELISTED
CBL& Associates Properties, Inc.
CBL
0
PPLC
2206
DELISTED
PortfolioPlus S&P 500 ETF
PPLC
0
DZSI
2207
DELISTED
DZS Inc. Common Stock
DZSI
-640
Closed
PLCY
2208
DELISTED
EventShares U.S. Legislative Opportunities ETF
PLCY
0
SCIU
2209
DELISTED
Global X Scientific Beta US ETF
SCIU
0
JPGE
2210
DELISTED
JPMorgan Diversified Return Global Equity ETF
JPGE
0
ARCH
2211
DELISTED
Arch Resources, Inc.
ARCH
0
TUZ
2212
DELISTED
PIMCO 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index Exchange-Traded Fund
TUZ
0
BSCI
2213
DELISTED
Invesco BulletShares 2018 Corporate Bond ETF
BSCI
0
CVM.WS
2214
DELISTED
Cel-Sci Corp Series S
CVM.WS
0
SHNY
2215
DELISTED
Direxion Daily Silver Miners Index Bull 2X Shares
SHNY
0
CEI
2216
DELISTED
Camber Energy, Inc
CEI
$0 ﹤0.01%
40
-18,326
-100%
SPI
2217
DELISTED
SPI Energy Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares
SPI
$0 ﹤0.01%
644
+200
+45%
MACK
2218
DELISTED
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
MACK
0
UCD
2219
DELISTED
PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG COMMODITY
UCD
0
IELG
2220
DELISTED
ISHARES ENHANCED U.S. LARGE CAP ETF
IELG
0
QLTB
2221
DELISTED
ISHARES BAA BA RATED CORP BOND FUND
QLTB
0
UWC
2222
DELISTED
PROSHARES TR ULTRA RUSSELL3000
UWC
0
TGR
2223
DELISTED
ISHARES TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME ETF
TGR
0
ROI
2224
DELISTED
WISDOMTREE LARGECAP GROWTH FUND
ROI
0
DENT
2225
DELISTED
ADVISORSHARES TR DENT TACTICAL ETF
DENT
0