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 |
Broadcom
AVGO
|
+$277M |
| 2 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$253M |
| 3 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$218M |
| 4 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$118M |
| 5 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$75.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$856M |
| 2 |
Stellantis
STLA
|
+$141M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$92.2M |
| 4 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$89.8M |
| 5 |
Barclays
BCS
|
+$59.7M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.6% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.16% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 0.12% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.09% |
| 5 | Materials | 0.06% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
276
Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X ETF
TSLL
$2.42B
| $1.61M | ﹤0.01% |
169,476
+160,755
| +1,843% | +$2.97M |
|
277
Fresenius Medical Care
FMS
$13.4B
| $1.61M | ﹤0.01% |
64,670
+4,337
| +7% | +$103K |
|
|
MSTZ
278
T-Rex 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF
MSTZ
$99.4M
| $1.59M | ﹤0.01% |
113,350
+76,042
| +204% | +$1.33M |
|
279
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
$28.4B
| $1.52M | ﹤0.01% |
34,884
+30,593
| +713% | +$1.33M |
|
280
T-Rex 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF
NVDX
$427M
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
180,454
-29,547
| -14% | -$342K |
|
281
CALL
National Grid
NGG
$82B
| $1.4M | ﹤0.01% |
22,342
-13,676
| -38% | -$804K |
|
282
GraniteShares 2x Long TSLA Daily ETF
TSLR
$58.3M
| $1.35M | ﹤0.01% |
89,452
+69,566
| +350% | +$2.02M |
|
283
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
$149B
| $1.34M | ﹤0.01% |
24,773
+16,976
| +218% | +$914K |
|
284
Unilever
UL
$132B
| $1.33M | ﹤0.01% |
+19,823
| New | +$1.28M |
|
285
CALL
Zscaler
ZS
$23.8B
| $1.31M | ﹤0.01% |
6,600
-2,100
| -24% | -$418K |
|
286
PUT
Petrobras Class A
PBR.A
$105B
| $1.3M | ﹤0.01% |
99,400
+83,700
| +533% | +$1.05M |
|
|
PLTU
287
Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X ETF
PLTU
$420M
| $1.27M | ﹤0.01% |
45,123
+15,152
| +51% | +$525K |
|
288
Frontline
FRO
$8.71B
| $1.26M | ﹤0.01% |
85,072
+70,905
| +500% | +$1.17M |
|
289
PUT
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional
SID
$1.46B
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
713,900
+67,800
| +10% | +$104K |
|
290
Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X ETF
YANG
$92.4M
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
+29,642
| New | +$1.53M |
|
291
CALL
Lloyds Banking Group
LYG
$88.2B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
300,500
+282,400
| +1,560% | +$934K |
|
292
Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X ETF
YINN
$702M
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
+27,303
| New | +$1.02M |
|
293
CALL
Devon Energy
DVN
$50.6B
| $1.09M | ﹤0.01% |
29,100
-218,300
| -88% | -$7.75M |
|
294
Mastercard
MA
$488B
| $1.08M | ﹤0.01% |
+1,963
| New | +$1.07M |
|
295
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
$941B
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
4,323
-2,078
| -32% | -$530K |
|
296
CALL
NetEase
NTES
$79.5B
| $1.01M | ﹤0.01% |
10,000
-126,200
| -93% | -$12.7M |
|
|
297
PUT
NetEase
NTES
$79.5B
| $1.01M | ﹤0.01% |
10,000
-266,400
| -96% | -$26.8M |
|
298
Tradr 1.25X NVDA Bear Daily ETF
NVDS
$16.4M
| $1M | ﹤0.01% |
+11,361
| New | +$862K |
|
|
NFXS
299
Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X ETF
NFXS
$5.38M
| $996K | ﹤0.01% |
+54,516
| New | +$999K |
|
300
CALL
Banco Bradesco
BBD
$38.4B
| $964K | ﹤0.01% |
432,400
+237,400
| +122% | +$492K |
|
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Optiver Holding's Q1 2025 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2025, Optiver Holding held 1,633 positions worth $172B, down 11% from $194B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 82% of the portfolio.
Optiver Holding withdrew a net $8.69B in Q1 2025, closing 312 positions and reducing 315 holdings. Its most notable exit was iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, an estimated $92.2M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.6% of assets, up from 0.46% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services.
Against the trend, Optiver Holding opened a new position in iShares Russell 2000 ETF worth $201M.
- Optiver Holding's largest Q1 2025 buy was iShares Russell 2000 ETF: 1,005,237 shares worth $201M.
- Optiver Holding added most to Broadcom in Q1 2025, an estimated $277M increase.
- Optiver Holding's biggest Q1 2025 reduction was Invesco QQQ Trust, cutting an estimated $856M.
- Optiver Holding fully exited iShares MSCI Brazil ETF in Q1 2025, selling an estimated $92.2M.
- Optiver Holding's ten largest holdings make up 82% of its $172B portfolio in Q1 2025.
- Optiver Holding opened 605 new positions and closed 312 in Q1 2025.
- Optiver Holding's portfolio value fell 11% quarter-over-quarter to $172B.
Based on Optiver Holding's 13F filing for Q1 2025, filed 15 May 2025.