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
PSB
2351
DELISTED
PS Business Parks, Inc.
PSB
0
WMC
2352
DELISTED
Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation
WMC
0
HNP
2353
DELISTED
Huaneng Power Intl, Inc.
HNP
-5,417
Closed -$141K
NP
2354
DELISTED
Neenah, Inc. Common Stock
NP
0
COHR
2355
DELISTED
Coherent Inc
COHR
0
CERN
2356
DELISTED
Cerner Corp
CERN
0
VWTR
2357
DELISTED
Vidler Water Resouces, Inc. Common Stock
VWTR
-3,814
Closed -$57K
ATRS
2358
DELISTED
Antares Pharma, Inc.
ATRS
0
ZNGA
2359
DELISTED
ZYNGA INC. CL A COMMON
ZNGA
0
AFI
2360
DELISTED
Armstrong Flooring, Inc.
AFI
0
SRGA
2361
DELISTED
Surgalign Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
SRGA
-84
Closed -$8K
XENT
2362
DELISTED
Intersect ENT, Inc
XENT
-2,795
Closed -$33K
EPAY
2363
DELISTED
Bottomline Technologies Inc
EPAY
0
MGP
2364
DELISTED
MGM Growth Properties LLC Class A common shares representing limited liability company interests
MGP
0
FOE
2365
DELISTED
Ferro Corporation
FOE
0
DISCK
2366
DELISTED
Discovery, Inc. Series C Common Stock
DISCK
0
FLOW
2367
DELISTED
SPX FLOW, Inc.
FLOW
0
PBCT
2368
DELISTED
People's United Financial Inc
PBCT
0
KRA
2369
DELISTED
Kraton Corporation
KRA
0
PVG
2370
DELISTED
PRETIUM RESOURCES INC.
PVG
0
NUAN
2371
DELISTED
Nuance Communications, Inc.
NUAN
-24,193
Closed -$312K
INFO
2372
DELISTED
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
-12,751
Closed -$451K
RRD
2373
DELISTED
RR Donnelley & Sons Co.
RRD
0
FMBI
2374
DELISTED
First Midwest Bancorp Inc/IL
FMBI
0
GTS
2375
DELISTED
Triple-S Management Corporation
GTS
0