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 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$86.9M |
| 3 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$57.6M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$49.9M |
| 5 |
Nokia
NOK
|
+$46.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$83.3M |
| 2 |
Deutsche Bank
DB
|
+$56.2M |
| 3 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$51.3M |
| 4 |
Vodafone
VOD
|
+$48.3M |
| 5 |
Petrobras
PBR
|
+$47.6M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.32% |
| 2 | Financials | 0.24% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 0.19% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.11% |
| 5 | Consumer Staples | 0.09% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
276
CALL
Ambev
ABEV
$47.3B
| $8.44M | 0.01% |
2,655,300
+277,500
| +12% | +$816K |
|
277
PUT
Affirm
AFRM
$23.5B
| $8.42M | 0.01% |
549,200
-776,600
| -59% | -$10.3M |
|
|
278
CALL
Deutsche Bank
DB
$66.3B
| $8.24M | 0.01% |
782,500
-1,654,700
| -68% | -$17.4M |
|
279
NatWest
NWG
$71.5B
| $8.18M | 0.01% |
1,336,926
+469,272
| +54% | +$3.08M |
|
280
Costco
COST
$415B
| $8.12M | 0.01% |
+15,081
| New | +$7.63M |
|
281
CALL
argenx
ARGX
$57.4B
| $7.99M | 0.01% |
20,500
-24,400
| -54% | -$9.6M |
|
282
Rentokil
RTO
$14.3B
| $7.95M | 0.01% |
203,393
-21,031
| -9% | -$824K |
|
|
HES
283
CALL
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $7.8M | 0.01% |
57,400
-29,700
| -34% | -$4.06M |
|
284
PUT
Alcon
ALC
$33.1B
| $7.75M | 0.01% |
94,400
+5,900
| +7% | +$451K |
|
285
Enphase Energy
ENPH
$4.84B
| $7.72M | 0.01% |
46,072
-1,597
| -3% | -$285K |
|
286
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.31B
| $7.64M | 0.01% |
280,906
+264,021
| +1,564% | +$7.41M |
|
|
AZUL
287
PUT
DELISTED
Azul
AZUL
| $7.53M | 0.01% |
549,800
+94,600
| +21% | +$860K |
|
288
CALL
Banco Bradesco
BBD
$38.1B
| $7.46M | 0.01% |
2,156,250
+521,500
| +32% | +$1.61M |
|
289
PUT
Philips
PHG
$25.4B
| $7.33M | 0.01% |
377,753
-697,390
| -65% | -$12.2M |
|
290
PUT
Parker-Hannifin
PH
$125B
| $7.02M | 0.01% |
18,000
-18,200
| -50% | -$6.16M |
|
291
PayPal
PYPL
$49.5B
| $6.79M | ﹤0.01% |
101,731
-399,831
| -80% | -$27.3M |
|
292
CALL
Equinor
EQNR
$95.9B
| $6.4M | ﹤0.01% |
219,000
+21,400
| +11% | +$610K |
|
293
Alibaba
BABA
$269B
| $6.38M | ﹤0.01% |
76,527
-13,448
| -15% | -$1.18M |
|
294
Vale
VALE
$62.9B
| $6.21M | ﹤0.01% |
463,087
-2,876,383
| -86% | -$40.7M |
|
|
295
CALL
Parker-Hannifin
PH
$125B
| $6.12M | ﹤0.01% |
15,700
-9,400
| -37% | -$3.18M |
|
|
MRO
296
DELISTED
Marathon Oil Corporation
MRO
| $5.98M | ﹤0.01% |
259,628
+4,537
| +2% | +$107K |
|
297
Snap
SNAP
$7.32B
| $5.93M | ﹤0.01% |
500,891
-226,208
| -31% | -$2.27M |
|
|
298
PUT
Petrobras Class A
PBR.A
$107B
| $5.9M | ﹤0.01% |
476,700
+138,200
| +41% | +$1.51M |
|
|
TEF
299
DELISTED
Telefonica
TEF
| $5.7M | ﹤0.01% |
1,415,214
+1,383,388
| +4,347% | +$5.86M |
|
300
CALL
PACCAR
PCAR
$69.6B
| $5.68M | ﹤0.01% |
67,950
+29,200
| +75% | +$2.16M |
|
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Optiver Holding's Q2 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2023, Optiver Holding held 597 positions worth $140B, up 2.9% from $137B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 75% of the portfolio.
Optiver Holding withdrew a net $10.1B in Q2 2023, closing 120 positions and reducing 214 holdings. Its most notable exit was Deutsche Bank, an estimated $56.2M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.32% of assets, up from 0.29% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Communication Services.
Against the trend, Optiver Holding opened a new position in State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust worth $1.31B.
- Optiver Holding's largest Q2 2023 buy was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust: 2,946,278 shares worth $1.31B.
- Optiver Holding added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q2 2023, an estimated $86.9M increase.
- Optiver Holding's biggest Q2 2023 reduction was JPMorgan Chase, cutting an estimated $83.3M.
- Optiver Holding fully exited Deutsche Bank in Q2 2023, selling an estimated $56.2M.
- Optiver Holding's ten largest holdings make up 75% of its $140B portfolio in Q2 2023.
- Optiver Holding opened 78 new positions and closed 120 in Q2 2023.
- Optiver Holding's portfolio value rose 2.9% quarter-over-quarter to $140B.
Based on Optiver Holding's 13F filing for Q2 2023, filed 10 Aug 2023.