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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
576
Chubb
CB
$139B
| $35.6K | ﹤0.01% |
+118
| New | +$32.8K |
|
577
Sabra Healthcare REIT
SBRA
$5.65B
| $35.5K | ﹤0.01% |
2,033
-946
| -32% | -$15.9K |
|
578
Equitable Holdings
EQH
$13.3B
| $35.4K | ﹤0.01% |
680
+662
| +3,678% | +$34.7K |
|
579
Texas Roadhouse
TXRH
$13.2B
| $35.3K | ﹤0.01% |
212
+90
| +74% | +$15.9K |
|
580
MongoDB
MDB
$24.9B
| $34.9K | ﹤0.01% |
199
-2,769
| -93% | -$675K |
|
|
PR
581
Permian Resources
PR
$17B
| $34.9K | ﹤0.01% |
2,517
-60
| -2% | -$859 |
|
|
MZTI
582
The Marzetti Company
MZTI
$2.95B
| $34.8K | ﹤0.01% |
+199
| New | +$35.9K |
|
583
Vermilion Energy
VET
$1.62B
| $33.9K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,189
| New | +$37.4K |
|
584
CALL
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$40.1B
| $33.6K | ﹤0.01% |
700
-300
| -30% | -$14.5K |
|
585
GATX Corp
GATX
$6.52B
| $33.2K | ﹤0.01% |
+214
| New | +$34.1K |
|
586
RBC Bearings
RBC
$18.5B
| $33.1K | ﹤0.01% |
+103
| New | +$34.7K |
|
587
Maximus
MMS
$3.2B
| $33.1K | ﹤0.01% |
+485
| New | +$34.5K |
|
588
Cytokinetics
CYTK
$10.9B
| $33K | ﹤0.01% |
+822
| New | +$37.8K |
|
|
NVDG
589
Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF
NVDG
$40.2M
| $33K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,128
| New | +$48.5K |
|
590
FuboTV Inc
FUBO
$256M
| $32.9K | ﹤0.01% |
940
+686
| +270% | +$29.9K |
|
|
BRKD
591
DELISTED
Direxion Shares ETF Trust Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X ETF
BRKD
| $32.6K | ﹤0.01% |
1,497
+1,491
| +24,850% | +$35.9K |
|
592
BlackBerry
BB
$4.93B
| $32.5K | ﹤0.01% |
8,612
+8,388
| +3,745% | +$38.2K |
|
593
OGE Energy
OGE
$10.2B
| $32.4K | ﹤0.01% |
704
-130
| -16% | -$5.66K |
|
594
Commercial Metals
CMC
$7.53B
| $32.3K | ﹤0.01% |
702
+132
| +23% | +$6.42K |
|
|
ECHO
595
EchoStar
ECHO
$25.1B
| $32K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,251
| New | +$34K |
|
596
Insperity
NSP
$1.92B
| $31.9K | ﹤0.01% |
+358
| New | +$29.7K |
|
597
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
$16.3B
| $31.6K | ﹤0.01% |
+278
| New | +$33.9K |
|
|
CWAN
598
DELISTED
Clearwater Analytics
CWAN
| $31.4K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,173
| New | +$32.9K |
|
599
Apollo Global Management
APO
$71.6B
| $31.2K | ﹤0.01% |
+228
| New | +$35.1K |
|
600
Kinsale Capital Group
KNSL
$8.24B
| $30.2K | ﹤0.01% |
+62
| New | +$27.8K |
|
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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.