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
GHDX
2251
DELISTED
Genomic Health, Inc.
GHDX
0
DEST
2252
DELISTED
Destination Maternity Corporation
DEST
0
DOOR
2253
DELISTED
MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORP
DOOR
-75
Closed -$4K
ICD
2254
DELISTED
Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.
ICD
0
TTOO
2255
DELISTED
T2 Biosystems, Inc
TTOO
0
-$5K
NS
2256
DELISTED
NuStar Energy L.P.
NS
0
MDC
2257
DELISTED
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
MDC
0
CBD
2258
DELISTED
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao
CBD
-325
Closed -$5K
AAU
2259
DELISTED
Almaden Minerals Ltd.
AAU
0
PGTI
2260
DELISTED
PGT, Inc.
PGTI
-4,372
Closed -$50K
SPLK
2261
DELISTED
Splunk Inc
SPLK
0
BKCC
2262
DELISTED
BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation
BKCC
-344
Closed -$2K
TGH
2263
DELISTED
Textainer Group Holdings limited
TGH
0
MDRX
2264
DELISTED
Veradigm Inc. Common Stock
MDRX
-3,262
Closed -$33K
SIEN
2265
DELISTED
Sientra, Inc.
SIEN
0
DMK
2266
DELISTED
DMK Pharmaceuticals Corporation Common Stock
DMK
-204
Closed -$45K
SRC.PRA
2267
DELISTED
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. 6.000 Percent Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
SRC.PRA
0
MRTX
2268
DELISTED
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
MRTX
0
SALM
2269
DELISTED
Salem Media Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
SALM
0
SFE
2270
DELISTED
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.
SFE
-306
Closed -$4K
SRT
2271
DELISTED
Startek Inc.
SRT
0
CHS
2272
DELISTED
Chicos FAS, Inc.
CHS
0
ONCT
2273
DELISTED
Oncternal Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
ONCT
0
NETI
2274
DELISTED
Eneti Inc.
NETI
0
FRTX
2275
DELISTED
Fresh Tracks Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
FRTX
$0 ﹤0.01%
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