CTC LLC
CTC, LLC is a proprietary trading firm and broker-dealer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1998, it operates as a registered member of several U.S. exchanges, focusing on proprietary trading of exchange-traded equity and index options, futures contracts, and related derivatives. The firm has approximately 100-250 employees (estimate, as precise figure is not disclosed), and is wholly owned by CTC Trading Group, LLC. CTC, LLC serves as a market maker and liquidity provider for institutional clients globally, leveraging technology and quantitative strategies.
Investment Strategy
CTC, LLC utilizes proprietary capital to engage in quantitative trading strategies across equity and index options, futures, options on futures, and exchange-traded securities. The firm's approach is highly technology-driven, focused on market making and providing liquidity on multiple U.S. and global exchanges. CTC implements rigorous risk management and leverages sophisticated analytics to maintain competitive advantage, operating exclusively with proprietary capital (no client funds).
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (40)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | 0.15% | $258.2M | 417,950 | $617.85 | $617.85 | +$258.2M |
M MSTR | MICROSTRATEGY INC | 0.10% | $170.8M | 422,546 | $404.23 | $404.23 | +$170.8M |
G GOOGL | ALPHABET INC | 0.09% | $144.6M | 820,651 | $163.20 | $176.23 | +$68.0M |
P PLTR | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC | 0.07% | $123.8M | 908,257 | $104.83 | $136.32 | +$78.5M |
Q QQQ | INVESCO QQQ TR | 0.07% | $114.0M | 206,619 | $551.64 | $551.64 | +$114.0M |
Options Positions (10)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | Bought | Put | $40.57B | 656,598 | $617.85 | $586.81 | +31,098 | +$5.58B |
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | Sold | Call | $25.56B | 413,706 | $617.85 | $583.31 | -63,512 | -$1.13B |
Q QQQ | INVESCO QQQ TR | Bought | Call | $12.63B | 228,870 | $551.64 | $512.48 | +10,741 | +$2.40B |
Q QQQ | INVESCO QQQ TR | Sold | Put | $12.23B | 221,787 | $551.64 | $510.46 | -14,113 | +$1.17B |
I IWM | ISHARES TR | Bought | Put | $7.16B | 331,888 | $215.79 | $220.70 | +10,287 | +$746.2M |