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 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$187M |
| 2 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$120M |
| 3 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$83.3M |
| 4 |
Nokia
NOK
|
+$35.1M |
| 5 |
Novartis
NVS
|
+$24.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
RDS.B
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class B
RDS.B
|
+$48.4M |
| 2 |
ArcelorMittal
MT
|
+$37.4M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$16.2M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$16M |
| 5 |
Deutsche Bank
DB
|
+$14.1M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.28% |
| 2 | Energy | 0.19% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 0.13% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.13% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.1% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Amazon
AMZN
$2.5T
| $23.9M | 0.02% |
145,660
+42,820
| +42% | +$7.39M |
|
102
PUT
Unilever
UL
$131B
| $23.3M | 0.02% |
382,044
+160,711
| +73% | +$10.2M |
|
|
103
Novartis
NVS
$295B
| $23.3M | 0.02% |
284,387
+272,095
| +2,214% | +$24.5M |
|
104
Ericsson
ERIC
$30.7B
| $22.9M | 0.02% |
2,048,481
+1,311,550
| +178% | +$15.5M |
|
105
PUT
Micron Technology
MU
$1.04T
| $22.6M | 0.02% |
+317,500
| New | +$23.8M |
|
106
Itaú Unibanco
ITUB
$91.3B
| $22.3M | 0.02% |
5,816,450
+3,567,154
| +159% | +$14.6M |
|
107
CALL
Banco Bradesco
BBD
$38.1B
| $22M | 0.02% |
6,324,439
+3,161,367
| +100% | +$12.6M |
|
108
CALL
Qiagen
QGEN
$8.53B
| $21.2M | 0.02% |
384,578
+76,010
| +25% | +$4.23M |
|
109
Banco Santander
SAN
$194B
| $21.1M | 0.02% |
5,806,910
-179,309
| -3% | -$662K |
|
|
ABB
110
PUT
DELISTED
ABB Ltd
ABB
| $18.4M | 0.02% |
550,500
+478,200
| +661% | +$17.4M |
|
|
111
PUT
Qiagen
QGEN
$8.53B
| $17.2M | 0.02% |
313,377
+90,250
| +40% | +$5.03M |
|
112
Logitech
LOGI
$15.2B
| $17.2M | 0.02% |
192,185
+149,118
| +346% | +$16.1M |
|
113
PUT
argenx
ARGX
$57.4B
| $16.5M | 0.02% |
54,700
+6,700
| +14% | +$2.12M |
|
114
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$3.9T
| $16.4M | 0.02% |
123,140
+106,000
| +618% | +$14.6M |
|
|
115
PUT
Nokia
NOK
$50.8B
| $16M | 0.02% |
2,939,100
+2,443,700
| +493% | +$14.2M |
|
116
CALL
iShares Convertible Bond ETF
ICVT
$7.23B
| $16M | 0.02% |
497,000
+358,100
| +258% | +$36M |
|
117
PUT
British American Tobacco
BTI
$132B
| $15.9M | 0.02% |
450,500
-389,800
| -46% | -$14.6M |
|
118
Lloyds Banking Group
LYG
$87.4B
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
6,253,732
+619,385
| +11% | +$1.52M |
|
|
119
CALL
Micron Technology
MU
$1.04T
| $15.5M | 0.02% |
+217,900
| New | +$16.4M |
|
120
CALL
Vodafone
VOD
$34.9B
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
994,600
+316,500
| +47% | +$5.24M |
|
121
PUT
Intel
INTC
$466B
| $15.3M | 0.01% |
+286,100
| New | +$15.5M |
|
|
122
ArcelorMittal
MT
$50.4B
| $15M | 0.01% |
496,930
-1,144,083
| -70% | -$37.4M |
|
|
BBL
123
PUT
DELISTED
BHP Group Plc American Depositary Shares (Each representing two Ordinary Shares)
BBL
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
294,400
+123,900
| +73% | +$7.45M |
|
|
CS
124
DELISTED
Credit Suisse Group
CS
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
1,487,251
+722,076
| +94% | +$7.38M |
|
|
125
PUT
Vodafone
VOD
$34.9B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
944,700
-9,300
| -1% | -$154K |
|
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Optiver Holding's Q3 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2021, Optiver Holding held 836 positions worth $102B, up 38% from $73.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 85% of the portfolio.
Optiver Holding deployed $25.2B of net new capital in Q3 2021, opening 323 new positions and adding to 180 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Meta Platforms (Facebook): 332,544 shares worth $113M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.28% of assets, down from 0.31% a quarter earlier, followed by Energy and Communication Services.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class B, an estimated $48.4M trimmed.
- Optiver Holding's largest Q3 2021 buy was Meta Platforms (Facebook): 332,544 shares worth $113M.
- Optiver Holding added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q3 2021, an estimated $187M increase.
- Optiver Holding's biggest Q3 2021 reduction was Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class B, cutting an estimated $48.4M.
- Optiver Holding fully exited Microsoft in Q3 2021, selling an estimated $16.2M.
- Optiver Holding's ten largest holdings make up 85% of its $102B portfolio in Q3 2021.
- Optiver Holding opened 323 new positions and closed 122 in Q3 2021.
- Optiver Holding's portfolio value rose 38% quarter-over-quarter to $102B.
Based on Optiver Holding's 13F filing for Q3 2021, filed 15 Nov 2021.