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 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$86.9M |
| 3 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$57.6M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$49.9M |
| 5 |
Nokia
NOK
|
+$46.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$83.3M |
| 2 |
Deutsche Bank
DB
|
+$56.2M |
| 3 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$51.3M |
| 4 |
Vodafone
VOD
|
+$48.3M |
| 5 |
Petrobras
PBR
|
+$47.6M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.32% |
| 2 | Financials | 0.24% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 0.19% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.11% |
| 5 | Consumer Staples | 0.09% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51
PUT
Costco
COST
$415B
| $166M | 0.12% |
308,500
-25,100
| -8% | -$12.7M |
|
52
CALL
iShares Morningstar Value ETF
ILCV
$1.3B
| $164M | 0.12% |
2,188,200
-2,435,200
| -53% | -$157M |
|
|
53
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$455B
| $156M | 0.11% |
422,756
+258,181
| +157% | +$86.9M |
|
54
PUT
Micron Technology
MU
$1.04T
| $151M | 0.11% |
2,398,000
-210,800
| -8% | -$13.5M |
|
55
CALL
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$8.51B
| $147M | 0.1% |
3,615,200
+387,200
| +12% | +$15.4M |
|
56
CALL
Lam Research
LRCX
$382B
| $147M | 0.1% |
2,282,000
+824,000
| +57% | +$46.4M |
|
57
CALL
Home Depot
HD
$332B
| $147M | 0.1% |
472,100
-6,700
| -1% | -$1.98M |
|
58
CALL
Vale
VALE
$62.9B
| $145M | 0.1% |
10,795,300
+1,963,100
| +22% | +$27.8M |
|
59
PUT
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$23B
| $141M | 0.1% |
928,700
+9,800
| +1% | +$319K |
|
60
CALL
Texas Instruments
TXN
$255B
| $138M | 0.1% |
763,900
+151,100
| +25% | +$26M |
|
|
61
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
$80.9B
| $137M | 0.1% |
731,351
+323,069
| +79% | +$57.6M |
|
62
PUT
BP
BP
$113B
| $134M | 0.1% |
3,806,000
-3,357,500
| -47% | -$124M |
|
63
PUT
Shell
SHEL
$245B
| $134M | 0.1% |
2,222,600
-300,100
| -12% | -$18M |
|
64
PUT
Walt Disney
DIS
$165B
| $129M | 0.09% |
1,448,400
+182,800
| +14% | +$17.3M |
|
|
65
CALL
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$23B
| $128M | 0.09% |
837,800
+248,700
| +42% | +$8.1M |
|
|
66
PUT
Vale
VALE
$62.9B
| $127M | 0.09% |
9,457,500
-932,600
| -9% | -$13.2M |
|
67
PUT
ExxonMobil
XOM
$651B
| $124M | 0.09% |
1,156,300
-1,134,900
| -50% | -$124M |
|
|
68
PUT
Home Depot
HD
$332B
| $121M | 0.09% |
389,600
-102,700
| -21% | -$30.3M |
|
69
PUT
Intel
INTC
$464B
| $121M | 0.09% |
3,613,100
-878,900
| -20% | -$27.6M |
|
70
PUT
Snowflake
SNOW
$92.9B
| $120M | 0.09% |
679,300
-79,600
| -10% | -$12.9M |
|
|
71
CALL
BP
BP
$113B
| $119M | 0.08% |
3,370,500
-968,200
| -22% | -$35.8M |
|
72
CALL
TSMC
TSM
$2.09T
| $116M | 0.08% |
1,145,800
+141,900
| +14% | +$13.2M |
|
|
73
CALL
Walt Disney
DIS
$165B
| $116M | 0.08% |
1,295,100
+70,600
| +6% | +$6.69M |
|
74
CALL
Visa
V
$677B
| $115M | 0.08% |
484,500
+78,100
| +19% | +$17.9M |
|
|
75
CALL
Costco
COST
$415B
| $115M | 0.08% |
212,800
-122,300
| -36% | -$61.9M |
|
Similar funds
Optiver Holding's Q2 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2023, Optiver Holding held 597 positions worth $140B, up 2.9% from $137B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 75% of the portfolio.
Optiver Holding withdrew a net $10.1B in Q2 2023, closing 120 positions and reducing 214 holdings. Its most notable exit was Deutsche Bank, an estimated $56.2M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.32% of assets, up from 0.29% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Communication Services.
Against the trend, Optiver Holding opened a new position in State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust worth $1.31B.
- Optiver Holding's largest Q2 2023 buy was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust: 2,946,278 shares worth $1.31B.
- Optiver Holding added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q2 2023, an estimated $86.9M increase.
- Optiver Holding's biggest Q2 2023 reduction was JPMorgan Chase, cutting an estimated $83.3M.
- Optiver Holding fully exited Deutsche Bank in Q2 2023, selling an estimated $56.2M.
- Optiver Holding's ten largest holdings make up 75% of its $140B portfolio in Q2 2023.
- Optiver Holding opened 78 new positions and closed 120 in Q2 2023.
- Optiver Holding's portfolio value rose 2.9% quarter-over-quarter to $140B.
Based on Optiver Holding's 13F filing for Q2 2023, filed 10 Aug 2023.