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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MSTU
326
T-Rex 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF
MSTU
$350M
| $650K | ﹤0.01% |
11,885
-5,238
| -31% | -$422K |
|
327
Direxion Daily GOOGL Bear 1X ETF
GGLS
$15.7M
| $639K | ﹤0.01% |
4,367
+312
| +8% | +$39.7K |
|
328
TIM SA
TIMB
$10.1B
| $639K | ﹤0.01% |
40,818
| – | – |
|
|
BRFS
329
DELISTED
BRF SA
BRFS
| $607K | ﹤0.01% |
+176,557
| New | +$622K |
|
330
CALL
Spotify
SPOT
$99.7B
| $605K | ﹤0.01% |
1,100
-35,700
| -97% | -$20M |
|
331
CEMIG Preferred Shares
CIG
$6.12B
| $603K | ﹤0.01% |
+342,453
| New | +$637K |
|
332
PUT
Lloyds Banking Group
LYG
$88.7B
| $591K | ﹤0.01% |
154,700
+131,600
| +570% | +$435K |
|
|
UWC
333
CALL
DELISTED
PROSHARES TR ULTRA RUSSELL3000
UWC
| $590K | ﹤0.01% |
10,300
-488,200
| -98% | -$28M |
|
334
Starbucks
SBUX
$120B
| $590K | ﹤0.01% |
6,016
+5,105
| +560% | +$528K |
|
335
Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2X ETF
JNUG
$365M
| $584K | ﹤0.01% |
+9,525
| New | +$471K |
|
336
PUT
Sabesp
SBS
$19.8B
| $584K | ﹤0.01% |
168,618
+158,821
| +1,621% | +$506K |
|
337
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
$74.8B
| $546K | ﹤0.01% |
5,715
+4,620
| +422% | +$402K |
|
338
CALL
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
$55.4B
| $543K | ﹤0.01% |
11,000
-37,700
| -77% | -$1.84M |
|
|
PTIR
339
GraniteShares 2x Long PLTR Daily ETF
PTIR
$301M
| $542K | ﹤0.01% |
61,170
-166,770
| -73% | -$1.82M |
|
340
CALL
Palantir
PLTR
$304B
| $540K | ﹤0.01% |
6,400
-333,300
| -98% | -$29.3M |
|
341
GraniteShares 2x Long MSFT Daily ETF
MSFL
$121M
| $528K | ﹤0.01% |
29,673
-58,374
| -66% | -$1.25M |
|
342
ExxonMobil
XOM
$639B
| $526K | ﹤0.01% |
4,423
-41,258
| -90% | -$4.56M |
|
|
343
CALL
Sabesp
SBS
$19.8B
| $509K | ﹤0.01% |
146,961
+144,898
| +7,024% | +$461K |
|
|
344
PUT
Spotify
SPOT
$99.7B
| $495K | ﹤0.01% |
900
-39,500
| -98% | -$22.1M |
|
345
CALL
MongoDB
MDB
$24.8B
| $491K | ﹤0.01% |
2,800
-10,300
| -79% | -$2.51M |
|
346
PUT
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
BBVA
$146B
| $471K | ﹤0.01% |
+34,600
| New | +$430K |
|
347
GraniteShares ETF Trust GraniteShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF
BABX
$94.5M
| $467K | ﹤0.01% |
13,102
-129,863
| -91% | -$3.8M |
|
348
GraniteShares ETF Trust GraniteShares 2x Long META Daily ETF
FBL
$180M
| $442K | ﹤0.01% |
+14,496
| New | +$570K |
|
349
PUT
Snap
SNAP
$7.44B
| $441K | ﹤0.01% |
50,600
-365,200
| -88% | -$3.81M |
|
350
DoorDash
DASH
$79.1B
| $439K | ﹤0.01% |
+2,403
| New | +$452K |
|
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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.