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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1051
Chefs' Warehouse
CHEF
$3.9B
| $5.94K | ﹤0.01% |
+109
| New | +$6.08K |
|
1052
Ardelyx
ARDX
$1.25B
| $5.92K | ﹤0.01% |
1,206
+885
| +276% | +$4.75K |
|
1053
Phillips Edison & Co
PECO
$5.46B
| $5.91K | ﹤0.01% |
+162
| New | +$5.85K |
|
1054
Goosehead Insurance
GSHD
$1.47B
| $5.9K | ﹤0.01% |
+50
| New | +$5.61K |
|
1055
WD-40
WDFC
$3.13B
| $5.86K | ﹤0.01% |
+24
| New | +$5.67K |
|
1056
Brinker International
EAT
$8.38B
| $5.81K | ﹤0.01% |
+39
| New | +$6K |
|
1057
NextDecade
NEXT
$1.7B
| $5.79K | ﹤0.01% |
744
+312
| +72% | +$2.52K |
|
1058
Century Communities
CCS
$2.03B
| $5.77K | ﹤0.01% |
+86
| New | +$6.22K |
|
1059
Arcutis Biotherapeutics
ARQT
$3.48B
| $5.76K | ﹤0.01% |
+368
| New | +$5.18K |
|
1060
Sibanye-Stillwater
SBSW
$6.05B
| $5.75K | ﹤0.01% |
1,256
+714
| +132% | +$2.71K |
|
1061
Kennametal
KMT
$2.69B
| $5.75K | ﹤0.01% |
+270
| New | +$6.13K |
|
1062
CareTrust REIT
CTRE
$10.1B
| $5.75K | ﹤0.01% |
+201
| New | +$5.4K |
|
1063
Affiliated Managers Group
AMG
$9.61B
| $5.71K | ﹤0.01% |
+34
| New | +$5.93K |
|
1064
PAR Technology
PAR
$682M
| $5.71K | ﹤0.01% |
+93
| New | +$6.24K |
|
1065
Crane Co
CR
$13.1B
| $5.67K | ﹤0.01% |
+37
| New | +$5.94K |
|
1066
J&J Snack Foods
JJSF
$1.46B
| $5.66K | ﹤0.01% |
+43
| New | +$5.78K |
|
1067
Ecovyst
ECVT
$1.34B
| $5.64K | ﹤0.01% |
910
| – | – |
|
1068
Gibraltar Industries
ROCK
$1.36B
| $5.57K | ﹤0.01% |
+95
| New | +$5.91K |
|
1069
Insight Enterprises
NSIT
$3.71B
| $5.55K | ﹤0.01% |
+37
| New | +$5.96K |
|
1070
Bit Digital
BTBT
$477M
| $5.54K | ﹤0.01% |
2,740
+1,824
| +199% | +$5.25K |
|
1071
Peabody Energy
BTU
$2.81B
| $5.5K | ﹤0.01% |
406
-65
| -14% | -$1.05K |
|
1072
Liberty Energy
LBRT
$2.75B
| $5.49K | ﹤0.01% |
347
-221
| -39% | -$3.97K |
|
1073
Boot Barn
BOOT
$4.71B
| $5.48K | ﹤0.01% |
+51
| New | +$6.82K |
|
1074
Evolent Health
EVH
$429M
| $5.47K | ﹤0.01% |
+578
| New | +$5.84K |
|
1075
Diamondrock Hospitality Co
DRH
$2.64B
| $5.47K | ﹤0.01% |
709
-293
| -29% | -$2.48K |
|
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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.