Optiver Holding Portfolio holdings
Optiver Holding B.V., founded in 1986 by Johann Kaemingk, Ruud Vlek, and Chris Oomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a leading global proprietary trading firm and market maker specializing in options, derivatives, equities, ETFs, bonds, and foreign exchange. Starting as an options market maker on the European Options Exchange (now Euronext), Optiver has grown into a tech-driven powerhouse with over 2,000 employees across offices in Chicago, Sydney, London, Singapore, and beyond, trading on more than 50 exchanges worldwide. Known for its advanced algorithms and low-latency systems, the firm provides liquidity and competitive pricing, emphasizing market efficiency and stability, though it faced a $14 million fine in 2012 for illegal "banging the close" tactics in U.S. oil futures. Privately owned and led by CEO Rob Defares, Optiver blends a collaborative culture with cutting-edge technology, making it a significant player in the global financial ecosystem.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$101M |
| 2 |
Equinor
EQNR
|
+$51.3M |
| 3 |
STMicroelectronics
STM
|
+$30.4M |
| 4 |
Ericsson
ERIC
|
+$28.6M |
| 5 |
Banco Bradesco
BBD
|
+$26M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$305M |
| 2 |
Nokia
NOK
|
+$59.7M |
| 3 |
ING
ING
|
+$33.3M |
| 4 |
RELX
RELX
|
+$32.5M |
| 5 |
Vale
VALE
|
+$31.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | 0.3% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.26% |
| 3 | Financials | 0.11% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 0.09% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.06% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AZUL
226
PUT
DELISTED
Azul
AZUL
| $1.57M | ﹤0.01% |
220,700
-61,300
| -22% | -$739K |
|
227
CALL
Barclays
BCS
$94.1B
| $1.53M | ﹤0.01% |
205,200
+51,200
| +33% | +$402K |
|
|
CS
228
CALL
DELISTED
Credit Suisse Group
CS
| $1.4M | ﹤0.01% |
246,800
-878,500
| -78% | -$5.96M |
|
229
PUT
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional
SID
$1.43B
| $1.35M | ﹤0.01% |
459,400
+458,400
| +45,840% | +$1.93M |
|
230
Genmab
GMAB
$17.7B
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
38,152
-35,251
| -48% | -$1.14M |
|
231
CALL
Gerdau
GGB
$9.44B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
355,698
+13,482
| +4% | +$60K |
|
|
GOL
232
DELISTED
Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing Ten Preferred Shares)
GOL
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
347,659
+298,583
| +608% | +$1.69M |
|
233
PUT
argenx
ARGX
$57.4B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
3,000
-26,200
| -90% | -$8.44M |
|
234
CALL
Ambev
ABEV
$47.3B
| $1.1M | ﹤0.01% |
437,000
+19,800
| +5% | +$56.5K |
|
235
iShares MSCI Germany ETF
EWG
$1.5B
| $1.1M | ﹤0.01% |
+47,693
| New | +$1.24M |
|
|
GOL
236
CALL
DELISTED
Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing Ten Preferred Shares)
GOL
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
307,000
+8,500
| +3% | +$48.1K |
|
237
PUT
Sabesp
SBS
$19.7B
| $1.04M | ﹤0.01% |
670,348
+25,783
| +4% | +$46.5K |
|
|
238
CALL
Ericsson
ERIC
$30.7B
| $945K | ﹤0.01% |
127,700
-148,000
| -54% | -$1.21M |
|
|
CNH
239
PUT
CNH Industrial
CNH
$13.8B
| $884K | ﹤0.01% |
76,500
-26,500
| -26% | -$377K |
|
|
240
PUT
ING
ING
$93.8B
| $864K | ﹤0.01% |
87,100
-36,000
| -29% | -$368K |
|
241
iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF
EWH
$1.22B
| $799K | ﹤0.01% |
+35,970
| New | +$780K |
|
242
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.31B
| $748K | ﹤0.01% |
22,046
| – | – |
|
|
CNH
243
CALL
CNH Industrial
CNH
$13.8B
| $739K | ﹤0.01% |
64,000
-155,500
| -71% | -$2.22M |
|
|
244
PUT
Gerdau
GGB
$9.44B
| $705K | ﹤0.01% |
207,018
-404,712
| -66% | -$1.8M |
|
|
CBD
245
PUT
DELISTED
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao
CBD
| $665K | ﹤0.01% |
214,600
-63,800
| -23% | -$271K |
|
246
CALL
Fresenius Medical Care
FMS
$13.2B
| $643K | ﹤0.01% |
25,800
-24,100
| -48% | -$720K |
|
|
CBD
247
DELISTED
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao
CBD
| $634K | ﹤0.01% |
204,500
+110,200
| +117% | +$467K |
|
248
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLU
$24.1B
| $590K | ﹤0.01% |
16,830
-5,946
| -26% | -$215K |
|
|
BRFS
249
DELISTED
BRF SA
BRFS
| $576K | ﹤0.01% |
+224,873
| New | +$664K |
|
250
CEMIG Preferred Shares
CIG
$6.09B
| $502K | ﹤0.01% |
323,227
-1,063,852
| -77% | -$1.86M |
|
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Optiver Holding's Q2 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2022, Optiver Holding held 590 positions worth $90.5B, down 12% from $103B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 77% of the portfolio.
Optiver Holding deployed $10.4B of net new capital in Q2 2022, opening 90 new positions and adding to 130 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares Russell 2000 ETF: 548,968 shares worth $92.7M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Energy at 0.3% of assets, up from 0.15% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Nokia, an estimated $59.7M trimmed.
- Optiver Holding's largest Q2 2022 buy was iShares Russell 2000 ETF: 548,968 shares worth $92.7M.
- Optiver Holding added most to Equinor in Q2 2022, an estimated $51.3M increase.
- Optiver Holding's biggest Q2 2022 reduction was Nokia, cutting an estimated $59.7M.
- Optiver Holding fully exited State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2022, selling an estimated $305M.
- Optiver Holding's ten largest holdings make up 77% of its $90.5B portfolio in Q2 2022.
- Optiver Holding opened 90 new positions and closed 235 in Q2 2022.
- Optiver Holding's portfolio value fell 12% quarter-over-quarter to $90.5B.
Based on Optiver Holding's 13F filing for Q2 2022, filed 10 Aug 2022.