Simplex Trading Portfolio holdings
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.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$286M |
| 2 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$82.3M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$72.6M |
| 4 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$64.2M |
| 5 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$52.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$51.5M |
| 2 |
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
|
+$41.8M |
| 3 |
Ford
F
|
+$26.3M |
| 4 |
United Airlines
UAL
|
+$22.7M |
| 5 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$22.3M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.84% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 0.32% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.32% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.28% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.2% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PSTH
2401
CALL
DELISTED
Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd.
PSTH
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
61,500
-14,500
| -19% | -$288K |
|
2402
CALL
Blue Owl Capital
OWL
$6.54B
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
122,000
+104,600
| +601% | +$1.25M |
|
|
BPT
2403
PUT
DELISTED
BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust
BPT
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
59,700
-51,800
| -46% | -$928K |
|
2404
PUT
Bank of Hawaii
BOH
$3.17B
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
16,400
+15,300
| +1,391% | +$1.18M |
|
|
MOMO
2405
PUT
Hello Group
MOMO
$869M
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
241,500
-3,900
| -2% | -$20.4K |
|
2406
PUT
NovoCure
NVCR
$1.97B
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
17,500
-27,900
| -61% | -$2.1M |
|
2407
CALL
Tower Semiconductor
TSEM
$25.3B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
26,300
-18,300
| -41% | -$871K |
|
2408
CALL
Cinemark Holdings
CNK
$3.93B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
80,800
+6,500
| +9% | +$103K |
|
|
ESTE
2409
DELISTED
Earthstone Energy Inc. Class A Common Stock
ESTE
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
88,912
+71,228
| +403% | +$1.12M |
|
2410
Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF
LIT
$1.5B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
16,692
-38,120
| -70% | -$2.71M |
|
|
RUTH
2411
CALL
DELISTED
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.
RUTH
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
74,600
+18,600
| +33% | +$358K |
|
2412
PUT
Huazhu Hotels Group
HTHT
$12.9B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
31,700
-147,200
| -82% | -$4.61M |
|
2413
ICICI Bank
IBN
$107B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
67,976
-28,720
| -30% | -$537K |
|
2414
CALL
Spectrum Brands
SPB
$2.04B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
14,700
+200
| +1% | +$17.2K |
|
2415
PUT
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
VGSH
$29.3B
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
20,200
+7,600
| +60% | +$448K |
|
|
DM
2416
DELISTED
Desktop Metal, Inc.
DM
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
54,602
+9,174
| +20% | +$268K |
|
2417
CALL
News Corp Class B
NWS
$16.8B
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
77,000
-26,800
| -26% | -$499K |
|
2418
PUT
LoveSac
LOVE
$249M
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
43,500
+33,000
| +314% | +$1.28M |
|
2419
CALL
Mattel
MAT
$4.3B
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
53,600
+10,000
| +23% | +$236K |
|
|
COWN
2420
CALL
DELISTED
Cowen Inc. Class A Common Stock
COWN
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
50,500
+34,400
| +214% | +$835K |
|
2421
CALL
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$19.5B
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
10,000
-400
| -4% | -$50K |
|
2422
lululemon athletica
LULU
$13.4B
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
4,372
-12,859
| -75% | -$4.12M |
|
2423
iShares US Home Construction ETF
ITB
$2.35B
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
+22,661
| New | +$1.29M |
|
|
MAXN
2424
CALL
DELISTED
Maxeon Solar Technologies
MAXN
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
894
+132
| +17% | +$163K |
|
2425
CALL
Morningstar
MORN
$6.94B
| $1.18M | ﹤0.01% |
4,900
+3,900
| +390% | +$983K |
|
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Simplex Trading's Q2 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2022, Simplex Trading held 11,810 positions worth $94.1B, down 14% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 40% of the portfolio.
Simplex Trading deployed $11.3B of net new capital in Q2 2022, opening 1,405 new positions and adding to 4,027 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class C: 543,540 shares worth $59.4M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.84% of assets, up from 0.67% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was United Airlines, an estimated $22.7M trimmed.
- Simplex Trading's largest Q2 2022 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class C: 543,540 shares worth $59.4M.
- Simplex Trading added most to Apple in Q2 2022, an estimated $286M increase.
- Simplex Trading's biggest Q2 2022 reduction was United Airlines, cutting an estimated $22.7M.
- Simplex Trading fully exited State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2022, selling an estimated $51.5M.
- Simplex Trading's ten largest holdings make up 40% of its $94.1B portfolio in Q2 2022.
- Simplex Trading opened 1,405 new positions and closed 1,792 in Q2 2022.
- Simplex Trading's portfolio value fell 14% quarter-over-quarter to $94.1B.
Based on Simplex Trading's 13F filing for Q2 2022, filed 3 Aug 2022.