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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51
PUT
Deutsche Bank
DB
$66.7B
| $126M | 0.14% |
14,486,100
+2,898,200
| +25% | +$30.9M |
|
52
CALL
Rio Tinto
RIO
$149B
| $115M | 0.13% |
1,914,100
+1,190,200
| +164% | +$85.3M |
|
53
PUT
Logitech
LOGI
$15.2B
| $111M | 0.12% |
2,133,200
-363,200
| -15% | -$22.4M |
|
54
PUT
BP
BP
$113B
| $108M | 0.12% |
3,802,800
-851,000
| -18% | -$26.1M |
|
55
Shell
SHEL
$244B
| $102M | 0.11% |
1,942,102
+373,789
| +24% | +$21M |
|
56
PUT
Novartis
NVS
$295B
| $93M | 0.1% |
1,099,700
+28,900
| +3% | +$2.54M |
|
|
57
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
$81.4B
| $92.7M | 0.1% |
+548,968
| New | +$101M |
|
|
58
PUT
Shell
SHEL
$244B
| $92.2M | 0.1% |
1,762,400
-642,500
| -27% | -$36.1M |
|
|
59
CALL
BP
BP
$113B
| $92.1M | 0.1% |
3,250,300
+306,100
| +10% | +$9.38M |
|
60
CALL
UBS Group
UBS
$170B
| $90.4M | 0.1% |
5,607,800
-2,726,400
| -33% | -$47.8M |
|
|
61
CALL
Shell
SHEL
$244B
| $88.5M | 0.1% |
1,693,300
-355,900
| -17% | -$20M |
|
62
CALL
Netflix
NFLX
$292B
| $87.8M | 0.1% |
+5,022,000
| New | +$111M |
|
|
63
CALL
Novartis
NVS
$295B
| $82M | 0.09% |
970,300
+218,500
| +29% | +$19.2M |
|
64
PUT
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
$28.3B
| $78M | 0.09% |
4,169,900
-1,806,400
| -30% | -$37.7M |
|
|
65
PUT
Vale
VALE
$63.2B
| $76.7M | 0.08% |
5,243,800
-2,013,600
| -28% | -$34.4M |
|
|
66
CALL
Deutsche Bank
DB
$66.7B
| $71.1M | 0.08% |
8,155,300
-2,729,400
| -25% | -$29.1M |
|
67
CALL
PayPal
PYPL
$49.5B
| $70.8M | 0.08% |
+1,014,200
| New | +$88M |
|
|
68
PUT
Netflix
NFLX
$292B
| $69.8M | 0.08% |
+3,990,000
| New | +$88.5M |
|
69
CALL
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.83T
| $64.2M | 0.07% |
1,322,000
+129,000
| +11% | +$7.24M |
|
70
PUT
Ferrari
RACE
$63.5B
| $63.5M | 0.07% |
346,600
-108,400
| -24% | -$21.6M |
|
|
71
PUT
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.83T
| $60.5M | 0.07% |
1,246,000
-39,000
| -3% | -$2.19M |
|
72
PUT
Lam Research
LRCX
$390B
| $59M | 0.07% |
1,384,000
+554,000
| +67% | +$26.4M |
|
73
PUT
AstraZeneca
AZN
$261B
| $55.4M | 0.06% |
421,250
-170,450
| -29% | -$22.4M |
|
|
74
Equinor
EQNR
$95.5B
| $51.1M | 0.06% |
1,470,883
+1,434,640
| +3,958% | +$51.3M |
|
75
CALL
British American Tobacco
BTI
$131B
| $50.9M | 0.06% |
1,186,400
+607,100
| +105% | +$26M |
|
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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.