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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
CALL
AstraZeneca
AZN
$263B
| $42.6M | 0.02% |
289,600
-52,450
| -15% | -$7.59M |
|
|
NVO
102
CALL
Novo Nordisk
NVO
$216B
| $42.4M | 0.02% |
610,100
+80,200
| +15% | +$6.62M |
|
103
Morgan Stanley
MS
$337B
| $41.7M | 0.02% |
357,563
+237,765
| +198% | +$30.6M |
|
|
104
CALL
Stellantis
STLA
$16.5B
| $41M | 0.02% |
3,658,000
+2,182,100
| +148% | +$28.1M |
|
105
Microsoft
MSFT
$2.84T
| $41M | 0.02% |
109,166
-118,463
| -52% | -$48.3M |
|
|
106
AstraZeneca
AZN
$263B
| $40.6M | 0.02% |
+276,006
| New | +$39.9M |
|
|
107
PUT
Stellantis
STLA
$16.5B
| $39.8M | 0.02% |
3,550,500
+1,659,100
| +88% | +$21.3M |
|
108
Vale
VALE
$62.9B
| $39.3M | 0.02% |
3,942,451
-34,442
| -0.9% | -$325K |
|
109
PUT
ArcelorMittal
MT
$50.4B
| $39.3M | 0.02% |
1,363,100
+967,700
| +245% | +$26.7M |
|
110
Banco Santander
SAN
$194B
| $38.8M | 0.02% |
5,797,293
+3,950,702
| +214% | +$23.1M |
|
111
CALL
UBS Group
UBS
$170B
| $37.8M | 0.02% |
1,235,200
+424,200
| +52% | +$14.1M |
|
112
CALL
STMicroelectronics
STM
$46B
| $37.1M | 0.02% |
1,690,200
+1,292,200
| +325% | +$31.7M |
|
113
British American Tobacco
BTI
$132B
| $36.9M | 0.02% |
891,042
-785,852
| -47% | -$30.9M |
|
|
114
PUT
AstraZeneca
AZN
$263B
| $36.7M | 0.02% |
249,450
+16,250
| +7% | +$2.35M |
|
115
PUT
Unilever
UL
$131B
| $36.1M | 0.02% |
538,578
-535,644
| -50% | -$34.6M |
|
116
CALL
Novartis
NVS
$295B
| $35.7M | 0.02% |
320,600
-142,000
| -31% | -$15.1M |
|
|
117
CALL
Unilever
UL
$131B
| $31.9M | 0.02% |
476,356
-43,288
| -8% | -$2.79M |
|
|
118
ArcelorMittal
MT
$50.4B
| $31.9M | 0.02% |
1,105,544
+337,324
| +44% | +$9.3M |
|
119
CALL
Deutsche Bank
DB
$66.3B
| $31.8M | 0.02% |
1,335,100
+1,148,900
| +617% | +$24.1M |
|
120
PUT
Walmart Inc
WMT
$871B
| $30.7M | 0.02% |
349,200
-606,200
| -63% | -$56.9M |
|
121
CALL
TotalEnergies
TTE
$193B
| $30.6M | 0.02% |
472,500
+382,700
| +426% | +$23.1M |
|
122
Marvell Technology
MRVL
$174B
| $29.2M | 0.02% |
474,681
+474,290
| +121,302% | +$46M |
|
123
CALL
BHP
BHP
$213B
| $29.1M | 0.02% |
599,900
+114,600
| +24% | +$5.71M |
|
|
124
CALL
Marvell Technology
MRVL
$174B
| $28.9M | 0.02% |
469,100
+311,200
| +197% | +$30.2M |
|
|
125
CALL
Vale
VALE
$62.9B
| $28.8M | 0.02% |
2,890,200
-3,168,500
| -52% | -$29.9M |
|
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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.