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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
626
LXP Industrial Trust
LXP
$3.52B
| $26.7K | ﹤0.01% |
617
+387
| +168% | +$16.6K |
|
627
Hudbay
HBM
$9.96B
| $26.7K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,508
| New | +$28.6K |
|
628
FLEX LNG
FLNG
$1.65B
| $26.4K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,148
| New | +$27.4K |
|
629
Toll Brothers
TOL
$14.1B
| $26.2K | ﹤0.01% |
+248
| New | +$29.8K |
|
630
Primerica
PRI
$9.81B
| $26.2K | ﹤0.01% |
+92
| New | +$26.2K |
|
631
GFL Environmental
GFL
$14.1B
| $26.1K | ﹤0.01% |
540
+493
| +1,049% | +$22.3K |
|
632
Terex
TEX
$7.89B
| $26.1K | ﹤0.01% |
+690
| New | +$30.1K |
|
633
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$77.1B
| $26.1K | ﹤0.01% |
110
-581
| -84% | -$142K |
|
634
QuantumScape Corp
QS
$3.19B
| $25.8K | ﹤0.01% |
+6,213
| New | +$30.7K |
|
635
AptarGroup
ATR
$8.51B
| $25.7K | ﹤0.01% |
+173
| New | +$26K |
|
636
IonQ
IONQ
$13.4B
| $25.7K | ﹤0.01% |
1,163
+191
| +20% | +$6.19K |
|
637
Coca-Cola Consolidated
COKE
$12.4B
| $25.6K | ﹤0.01% |
+190
| New | +$25.5K |
|
638
Alcoa
AA
$11.6B
| $25.6K | ﹤0.01% |
840
+584
| +228% | +$20.4K |
|
639
CVS Health
CVS
$137B
| $25.3K | ﹤0.01% |
373
-2,234
| -86% | -$134K |
|
|
ESGR
640
DELISTED
Enstar Group
ESGR
| $25.3K | ﹤0.01% |
+76
| New | +$25.1K |
|
641
Crown Holdings
CCK
$12.9B
| $25.1K | ﹤0.01% |
+281
| New | +$24.5K |
|
642
Jefferies Financial Group
JEF
$13B
| $25K | ﹤0.01% |
+466
| New | +$31.6K |
|
|
PLTD
643
Direxion Dailly PLTR Bear 1X ETF
PLTD
$30.8M
| $25K | ﹤0.01% |
1,442
-19,696
| -93% | -$371K |
|
644
Goodyear
GT
$2.04B
| $24.9K | ﹤0.01% |
2,693
+1,488
| +123% | +$13.6K |
|
645
CBIZ
CBZ
$2.39B
| $24.7K | ﹤0.01% |
+326
| New | +$26.2K |
|
646
Doximity
DOCS
$3.77B
| $24.4K | ﹤0.01% |
+421
| New | +$26.6K |
|
647
McDonald's
MCD
$192B
| $24.4K | ﹤0.01% |
+78
| New | +$23.3K |
|
648
Morningstar
MORN
$6.94B
| $24.3K | ﹤0.01% |
+81
| New | +$25.5K |
|
649
MACOM Technology Solutions
MTSI
$20.1B
| $24.1K | ﹤0.01% |
240
+140
| +140% | +$17K |
|
650
Compass
COMP
$8.82B
| $24K | ﹤0.01% |
2,744
+1,196
| +77% | +$9.47K |
|
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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.