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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
76
Nokia
NOK
$50.8B
| $49.2M | 0.05% |
10,680,058
-11,957,404
| -53% | -$59.7M |
|
77
PUT
PayPal
PYPL
$49.5B
| $48.1M | 0.05% |
+689,200
| New | +$59.8M |
|
78
CALL
GSK
GSK
$103B
| $47.6M | 0.05% |
884,640
-79,200
| -8% | -$4.37M |
|
79
CALL
TSMC
TSM
$2.09T
| $45.5M | 0.05% |
+556,500
| New | +$51.5M |
|
|
80
PUT
TSMC
TSM
$2.09T
| $43.4M | 0.05% |
+531,100
| New | +$49.1M |
|
81
BP
BP
$113B
| $42.8M | 0.05% |
1,510,176
+420,207
| +39% | +$12.9M |
|
82
CALL
HSBC
HSBC
$355B
| $42.2M | 0.05% |
1,291,900
-162,000
| -11% | -$5.25M |
|
83
CALL
Walt Disney
DIS
$165B
| $40.5M | 0.04% |
+427,900
| New | +$47.5M |
|
84
PUT
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.31B
| $40.2M | 0.04% |
350,200
+175,000
| +100% | +$5.48M |
|
|
85
Ericsson
ERIC
$30.7B
| $38.5M | 0.04% |
5,209,351
+3,504,895
| +206% | +$28.6M |
|
86
PUT
BHP
BHP
$213B
| $38.2M | 0.04% |
680,300
-68,864
| -9% | -$4.28M |
|
87
CALL
Unilever
UL
$131B
| $38M | 0.04% |
736,800
-101,956
| -12% | -$5.19M |
|
88
CALL
ArcelorMittal
MT
$50.4B
| $37.2M | 0.04% |
1,645,200
-83,500
| -5% | -$2.45M |
|
89
CALL
Ferrari
RACE
$63.3B
| $37.1M | 0.04% |
202,500
+10,300
| +5% | +$2.05M |
|
90
CALL
Lam Research
LRCX
$382B
| $35.6M | 0.04% |
836,000
+80,000
| +11% | +$3.81M |
|
|
91
Banco Bradesco
BBD
$38.1B
| $35.3M | 0.04% |
10,834,029
+6,760,143
| +166% | +$26M |
|
92
CALL
AstraZeneca
AZN
$263B
| $34.7M | 0.04% |
263,650
-17,650
| -6% | -$2.32M |
|
|
93
PUT
Unilever
UL
$131B
| $34.7M | 0.04% |
672,267
+3,378
| +0.5% | +$172K |
|
94
CALL
Logitech
LOGI
$15.2B
| $34M | 0.04% |
651,400
+38,500
| +6% | +$2.37M |
|
95
PUT
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
$115B
| $33.2M | 0.04% |
521,800
-538,600
| -51% | -$37.5M |
|
|
XYZ
96
PUT
Block Inc
XYZ
$45.9B
| $33.1M | 0.04% |
+539,000
| New | +$49.3M |
|
|
97
PUT
ArcelorMittal
MT
$50.4B
| $32.6M | 0.04% |
1,444,400
-687,500
| -32% | -$20.1M |
|
98
PUT
British American Tobacco
BTI
$132B
| $31.6M | 0.03% |
737,400
-55,100
| -7% | -$2.36M |
|
|
99
PUT
HSBC
HSBC
$355B
| $30.8M | 0.03% |
943,200
+157,000
| +20% | +$5.09M |
|
100
PUT
Affirm
AFRM
$23.5B
| $30.2M | 0.03% |
+674,800
| New | +$18.4M |
|
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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.