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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GOGL
376
DELISTED
Golden Ocean Group
GOGL
| $281K | ﹤0.01% |
+35,232
| New | +$313K |
|
|
TSMZ
377
Direxion Daily TSM Bear 1X ETF
TSMZ
$3.19M
| $273K | ﹤0.01% |
11,226
-5,135
| -31% | -$110K |
|
378
Diamondback Energy
FANG
$55.6B
| $267K | ﹤0.01% |
1,668
+483
| +41% | +$77.9K |
|
379
CALL
Aegon
AEG
$13.6B
| $260K | ﹤0.01% |
+39,500
| New | +$253K |
|
380
T-Rex 2X Long Apple Daily Target ETF
AAPX
$10.9M
| $253K | ﹤0.01% |
10,469
+8,424
| +412% | +$228K |
|
381
SolarEdge
SEDG
$2.56B
| $251K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,484
| New | +$241K |
|
382
Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X ETF
KORU
$1.27B
| $249K | ﹤0.01% |
+130,500
| New | +$280K |
|
|
PDCO
383
DELISTED
Patterson Companies, Inc.
PDCO
| $248K | ﹤0.01% |
+7,937
| New | +$246K |
|
384
PUT
Intuit
INTU
$83.6B
| $246K | ﹤0.01% |
400
-900
| -69% | -$540K |
|
385
PACCAR
PCAR
$69.4B
| $244K | ﹤0.01% |
2,501
+1,858
| +289% | +$196K |
|
386
Pinduoduo
PDD
$120B
| $242K | ﹤0.01% |
+2,042
| New | +$234K |
|
387
CALL
US Bancorp Series B Preferred Stock
USB.PRH
$748M
| $241K | ﹤0.01% |
5,700
-23,800
| -81% | -$539K |
|
388
CALL
Valero Energy
VLO
$90.5B
| $238K | ﹤0.01% |
1,800
-5,400
| -75% | -$717K |
|
|
389
PUT
US Bancorp Series B Preferred Stock
USB.PRH
$748M
| $236K | ﹤0.01% |
5,600
-18,600
| -77% | -$421K |
|
390
American Electric Power
AEP
$72.8B
| $235K | ﹤0.01% |
2,149
+714
| +50% | +$72.3K |
|
391
Ross Stores
ROST
$78.1B
| $226K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,765
| New | +$247K |
|
392
Constellation Energy
CEG
$96.4B
| $216K | ﹤0.01% |
1,072
-20
| -2% | -$5.36K |
|
393
TORM
TRMD
$3.05B
| $210K | ﹤0.01% |
+12,726
| New | +$246K |
|
|
BRFS
394
CALL
DELISTED
BRF SA
BRFS
| $209K | ﹤0.01% |
60,700
+40,200
| +196% | +$142K |
|
395
Palantir
PLTR
$315B
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
2,468
-867
| -26% | -$76.1K |
|
396
Analog Devices
ADI
$181B
| $203K | ﹤0.01% |
1,009
-8,546
| -89% | -$1.85M |
|
397
CALL
Target
TGT
$63.7B
| $198K | ﹤0.01% |
1,900
-142,900
| -99% | -$17.9M |
|
398
GraniteShares 2x Short TSLA Daily ETF
TSDD
$42.8M
| $198K | ﹤0.01% |
3,435
-96,799
| -97% | -$4.58M |
|
399
CALL
Pinterest
PINS
$13.3B
| $195K | ﹤0.01% |
6,300
-21,400
| -77% | -$725K |
|
400
CALL
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional
SID
$1.49B
| $192K | ﹤0.01% |
+115,000
| New | +$177K |
|
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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.