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Chicago Trading Company
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Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies
Chicago Trading Company
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Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies
About Chicago Trading Company
Industries
Data & Analytics
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$300M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1995
Overview
CTC trades its own capital in stocks, options, and futures for institutional clients. A team of traders, quants, technologists, and operations staff uses algorithms and data analysis to identify trading opportunities and execute trades. Profits come from timely pricing, risk management, and efficient execution, financed by its own balance sheet. The firm differentiates itself with internal capital generation, a collaborative culture, and offices in Chicago, Boulder, London, and New York to access global markets, aiming for steady profits by refining quantitative methods.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hired Citi's Ben Miller as EMEA ETF sales head to grow institutional clients.
- Jonathan Grodnick became CEO January 2023 after leading index options trading.
- $4.3 million Chicago expansion at 425 S Financial Pl starts April 2024.
What critics are saying
- Data breach triggers Turke & Strauss lawsuits and SEC fines within 3-6 months.
- Hudson River Trading poaches quants, slowing CTC strategy innovation in 12-18 months.
- Wolverine Trading captures commodities share with faster execution in 18-24 months.
What makes Chicago Trading Company unique
- Proprietary trading in equities, interest rates, and commodities derivatives since 1995.
- Team of traders, quants, and technologists collaborates on algorithmic strategies.
- Global offices in Chicago, Boulder, London, and New York access diverse markets.
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Funding
Total Funding
$300M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
0 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Kero Gaming has closed a $3m Series A funding round, led by SIG Sports, to support what it calls "a new phase of accelerated growth."
Susquehanna International Group, IMC, and CTC have invested in SpectrAxe to transform the $300 billion/day FX options market. SpectrAxe's Series A funding will enhance its all-to-all CLOB platform, enabling direct trading among market participants and reducing market fragmentation. The investment supports SpectrAxe's global expansion and platform improvements, aiming to modernize OTC FX options trading by replacing manual methods with an exchange-style environment.
Chicago Trading Company (CTC) has hired Citi's Ben Miller as head of institutional ETF sales for EMEA.
MEMX, a market operator founded by members to benefit all investors, today announced the successful completion of a strategic equity round of funding
Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Chicago Trading Company regarding its recent data breach.
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About Chicago Trading Company
Industries
Data & Analytics
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$300M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1995
Chicago Trading Company is Hiring for 26 Jobs on Simplify!
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