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 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$101M |
| 2 |
Equinor
EQNR
|
+$51.3M |
| 3 |
STMicroelectronics
STM
|
+$30.4M |
| 4 |
Ericsson
ERIC
|
+$28.6M |
| 5 |
Banco Bradesco
BBD
|
+$26M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$305M |
| 2 |
Nokia
NOK
|
+$59.7M |
| 3 |
ING
ING
|
+$33.3M |
| 4 |
RELX
RELX
|
+$32.5M |
| 5 |
Vale
VALE
|
+$31.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | 0.3% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.26% |
| 3 | Financials | 0.11% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 0.09% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.06% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26
PUT
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
$1.53T
| $337M | 0.37% |
2,092,200
+429,500
| +26% | +$82.9M |
|
27
PUT
Microsoft
MSFT
$2.86T
| $312M | 0.35% |
+1,215,100
| New | +$330M |
|
|
28
CALL
Microsoft
MSFT
$2.86T
| $311M | 0.34% |
+1,209,200
| New | +$328M |
|
29
CALL
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
$45.8B
| $289M | 0.32% |
939,500
+645,200
| +219% | +$211M |
|
30
PUT
ASML
ASML
$682B
| $255M | 0.28% |
534,800
-189,700
| -26% | -$106M |
|
31
CALL
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
$28.3B
| $233M | 0.26% |
12,481,400
-983,200
| -7% | -$20.5M |
|
32
PUT
Linde
LIN
$236B
| $221M | 0.24% |
771,000
-154,000
| -17% | -$48.1M |
|
33
PUT
Petrobras
PBR
$121B
| $218M | 0.24% |
18,647,700
+6,342,000
| +52% | +$87.8M |
|
34
PUT
Stellantis
STLA
$16.4B
| $201M | 0.22% |
16,285,101
+2,608,337
| +19% | +$36.9M |
|
35
CALL
Intel
INTC
$479B
| $190M | 0.21% |
5,067,200
+3,620,200
| +250% | +$157M |
|
|
36
CALL
Linde
LIN
$236B
| $178M | 0.2% |
619,600
-232,900
| -27% | -$72.8M |
|
37
PUT
UBS Group
UBS
$170B
| $176M | 0.19% |
10,942,300
-10,000
| -0.1% | -$175K |
|
38
PUT
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$23.1B
| $173M | 0.19% |
847,100
+427,400
| +102% | +$14.4M |
|
|
39
PUT
Intel
INTC
$479B
| $171M | 0.19% |
4,579,700
+3,415,000
| +293% | +$148M |
|
|
40
CALL
ASML
ASML
$682B
| $155M | 0.17% |
324,900
+9,000
| +3% | +$5.02M |
|
41
CALL
Qualcomm
QCOM
$177B
| $150M | 0.17% |
1,176,100
+1,009,700
| +607% | +$137M |
|
|
42
PUT
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
$45.8B
| $149M | 0.16% |
484,500
+360,100
| +289% | +$118M |
|
|
43
CALL
Petrobras
PBR
$121B
| $146M | 0.16% |
12,487,300
-1,774,600
| -12% | -$24.6M |
|
|
44
PUT
Qualcomm
QCOM
$177B
| $138M | 0.15% |
1,082,900
+729,400
| +206% | +$99M |
|
|
45
CALL
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$23.1B
| $135M | 0.15% |
664,400
+267,400
| +67% | +$9.02M |
|
46
PUT
Rio Tinto
RIO
$149B
| $135M | 0.15% |
2,258,300
+758,700
| +51% | +$54.4M |
|
|
47
CALL
Stellantis
STLA
$16.4B
| $134M | 0.15% |
10,844,344
+4,220,546
| +64% | +$59.7M |
|
|
48
CALL
Vale
VALE
$63.1B
| $131M | 0.14% |
8,956,300
+4,340,100
| +94% | +$74.1M |
|
49
PUT
Micron Technology
MU
$1.05T
| $130M | 0.14% |
2,353,600
+703,000
| +43% | +$47.7M |
|
|
50
CALL
Micron Technology
MU
$1.05T
| $127M | 0.14% |
2,296,900
+1,111,000
| +94% | +$75.5M |
|
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Optiver Holding's Q2 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2022, Optiver Holding held 590 positions worth $90.5B, down 12% from $103B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 77% of the portfolio.
Optiver Holding deployed $10.4B of net new capital in Q2 2022, opening 90 new positions and adding to 130 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares Russell 2000 ETF: 548,968 shares worth $92.7M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Energy at 0.3% of assets, up from 0.15% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Nokia, an estimated $59.7M trimmed.
- Optiver Holding's largest Q2 2022 buy was iShares Russell 2000 ETF: 548,968 shares worth $92.7M.
- Optiver Holding added most to Equinor in Q2 2022, an estimated $51.3M increase.
- Optiver Holding's biggest Q2 2022 reduction was Nokia, cutting an estimated $59.7M.
- Optiver Holding fully exited State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2022, selling an estimated $305M.
- Optiver Holding's ten largest holdings make up 77% of its $90.5B portfolio in Q2 2022.
- Optiver Holding opened 90 new positions and closed 235 in Q2 2022.
- Optiver Holding's portfolio value fell 12% quarter-over-quarter to $90.5B.
Based on Optiver Holding's 13F filing for Q2 2022, filed 10 Aug 2022.