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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
326
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
$57B
| $3.37M | ﹤0.01% |
57,250
-353,718
| -86% | -$21.2M |
|
|
HES
327
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $3.36M | ﹤0.01% |
+24,680
| New | +$3.38M |
|
328
PUT
Gerdau
GGB
$9.44B
| $3.34M | ﹤0.01% |
768,582
+340,062
| +79% | +$1.42M |
|
329
Banco Santander
SAN
$194B
| $3.29M | ﹤0.01% |
887,252
-11,577,040
| -93% | -$40.9M |
|
330
BHP
BHP
$213B
| $3.26M | ﹤0.01% |
+54,593
| New | +$3.26M |
|
331
CRH
CRH
$66.7B
| $3.18M | ﹤0.01% |
57,005
-146,220
| -72% | -$7.3M |
|
332
PUT
Ericsson
ERIC
$30.7B
| $3.16M | ﹤0.01% |
583,500
+447,100
| +328% | +$2.4M |
|
333
CALL
National Grid
NGG
$82.7B
| $3.15M | ﹤0.01% |
50,618
-63,989
| -56% | -$4.2M |
|
|
LKFT
334
PUT
Lakefront Biotherapeutics American Depositary Shares
LKFT
$1.82B
| $3.07M | ﹤0.01% |
75,500
-16,700
| -18% | -$681K |
|
|
335
CALL
Ericsson
ERIC
$30.7B
| $3.06M | ﹤0.01% |
565,300
+182,900
| +48% | +$981K |
|
336
PUT
Qiagen
QGEN
$8.53B
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
56,395
+56,301
| +59,895% | +$2.71M |
|
|
ELP
337
DELISTED
Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL)
ELP
| $2.64M | ﹤0.01% |
383,108
-420,206
| -52% | -$2.56M |
|
338
Cosan
CSAN
$2.96B
| $2.47M | ﹤0.01% |
165,664
-381,082
| -70% | -$4.95M |
|
|
LKFT
339
CALL
Lakefront Biotherapeutics American Depositary Shares
LKFT
$1.82B
| $2.36M | ﹤0.01% |
58,000
+34,100
| +143% | +$1.39M |
|
340
CALL
Cummins
CMI
$91.7B
| $2.28M | ﹤0.01% |
9,300
+200
| +2% | +$45.3K |
|
341
PUT
PACCAR
PCAR
$69.6B
| $2.27M | ﹤0.01% |
27,100
-36,550
| -57% | -$2.7M |
|
342
PUT
argenx
ARGX
$57.4B
| $2.26M | ﹤0.01% |
5,800
-14,800
| -72% | -$5.82M |
|
343
State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF
FEZ
$4.28B
| $2.04M | ﹤0.01% |
44,382
| – | – |
|
|
344
Cummins
CMI
$91.7B
| $2.02M | ﹤0.01% |
8,248
+4,580
| +125% | +$1.04M |
|
345
Suzano
SUZ
$10.2B
| $2M | ﹤0.01% |
217,163
-42,356
| -16% | -$370K |
|
346
iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF
EWH
$1.22B
| $1.98M | ﹤0.01% |
102,585
+66,615
| +185% | +$1.34M |
|
|
347
CALL
Qiagen
QGEN
$8.53B
| $1.97M | ﹤0.01% |
41,212
+4,810
| +13% | +$232K |
|
348
Ultrapar
UGP
$6.87B
| $1.82M | ﹤0.01% |
464,158
+221,483
| +91% | +$729K |
|
349
Upstart Holdings
UPST
$2.58B
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
+48,866
| New | +$1.12M |
|
|
ORAN
350
DELISTED
Orange
ORAN
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
+139,330
| New | +$1.69M |
|
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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.