Overview
Belvedere Trading is a proprietary trading firm that uses its own capital to make markets in options and other exchange-traded derivatives. Its traders post prices at which they are willing to buy or sell, providing liquidity to other market participants while managing the positions those transactions create. Quantitative researchers, traders, and engineers develop pricing models, execution tools, and risk systems that support decisions and trading across electronic exchanges. The firm earns money from its trading activities and arrangements with backed trading groups, using internal technology as part of that business. Belvedere Trading was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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About Belvedere Trading
Industries
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Capital exceeded the regulatory floor: Belvedere Trading LLC held $131.8 million net capital in December 2025, versus $1 million required.
- Trader development crosses products: Belvedere's junior rotation program spans equity indices, interest rates, and commodity desks.
- Training connects traders and engineers: Belvedere Trading University teaches options theory, software systems, and simulated trading.
What critics are saying
- Clearing exposure is concentrated: Belvedere Trading LLC disclosed approximately $150 million credit exposure to its clearing firm in December 2025.
- Campus offers have limited flexibility: Belvedere's recruiting FAQ fixes position, title, location, and internship dates after an offer.
- Some engineering work starts early: Belvedere's Chicago FPGA Engineer posting requires occasional on-site attendance before standard business hours.
What makes Belvedere Trading unique
- Hardware development targets trading latency: Belvedere's FPGA Engineer role builds algorithmic systems and develops new hardware platforms.
- Floor execution complements technology: Belvedere recruits traders for Cboe Super Pit or AMEX open-outcry markets.
- Experienced groups get customized backing: Belvedere ties trading splits to capital needs and makes proprietary technology optional.
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Benefits
Medical coverage
Life Insurance
Complimentary access to a full gym in the building
Time off
Parental leave
401(k)
Continuing education
Transit benefit program
Relocation reimbursement
Company News
Belvedere Trading LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Granite Ridge Resources in the fourth quarter valued at about $75,000.
Databento, developer of a colocation platform designed to provide simpler and faster historical data to receive market data, raised $10 million of Series A1 venture funding from Clear Street, Lightscape Partners and Belvedere Trading.
Databento, one of the fastest-growing companies in the financial data industry, today announced the successful close of $10 million in additional funding, increasing its total Series A round to $30 million. This caps off an extraordinary year that saw a 985% surge in revenue and over 7,000 new customers.
Belvedere Trading LLC purchased a new stake in Sequans Communications in the 2nd quarter worth about $51,000.
Belvedere Trading LLC purchased a new stake in Independence Contract Drilling in the fourth quarter valued at $38,000.
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About Belvedere Trading
Industries
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2002
Belvedere Trading is Hiring for 21 Jobs on Simplify!
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