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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
126
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$778B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
33,813
+14,854
| +78% | +$6.55M |
|
127
PUT
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$23B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
+56,100
| New | +$1.83M |
|
128
CALL
National Grid
NGG
$82.7B
| $13.6M | 0.01% |
257,927
+202,859
| +368% | +$11.6M |
|
|
129
CALL
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$23B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
+52,400
| New | +$1.71M |
|
130
ING
ING
$93.8B
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
+920,782
| New | +$12.3M |
|
131
CALL
STMicroelectronics
STM
$46B
| $13.1M | 0.01% |
299,500
+47,700
| +19% | +$2.01M |
|
132
AB InBev
BUD
$158B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
208,789
+59,804
| +40% | +$3.75M |
|
133
CALL
Philips
PHG
$25.4B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
319,967
+220,454
| +222% | +$8.38M |
|
134
CALL
PagSeguro Digital
PAGS
$2.57B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
223,400
-6,600
| -3% | -$370K |
|
|
135
STMicroelectronics
STM
$46B
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
246,972
+194,717
| +373% | +$8.21M |
|
136
CALL
British American Tobacco
BTI
$132B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
295,300
-133,100
| -31% | -$5M |
|
137
Petrobras
PBR
$121B
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
+996,420
| New | +$10.6M |
|
138
CALL
argenx
ARGX
$57.4B
| $9.94M | 0.01% |
32,900
+7,700
| +31% | +$2.44M |
|
|
BBL
139
CALL
DELISTED
BHP Group Plc American Depositary Shares (Each representing two Ordinary Shares)
BBL
| $9.7M | 0.01% |
191,300
-94,100
| -33% | -$5.66M |
|
140
CALL
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
$162M
| $9.47M | 0.01% |
20,088
-55,020
| -73% | -$24.7M |
|
141
Aegon
AEG
$13.5B
| $9.15M | 0.01% |
1,880,329
+1,183,718
| +170% | +$5.13M |
|
|
MFGP
142
DELISTED
Micro Focus International plc. American Depositary Shares, each representing One Ordinary Share
MFGP
| $9.01M | 0.01% |
1,655,362
+710,320
| +75% | +$4M |
|
|
LKFT
143
PUT
Lakefront Biotherapeutics American Depositary Shares
LKFT
$1.82B
| $8.78M | 0.01% |
166,900
-8,600
| -5% | -$511K |
|
144
Stellantis
STLA
$16.5B
| $8.76M | 0.01% |
+457,776
| New | +$9.06M |
|
145
Ambev
ABEV
$47.3B
| $8.45M | 0.01% |
3,063,058
+1,135,219
| +59% | +$3.59M |
|
146
Smith & Nephew
SNN
$12.9B
| $8.27M | 0.01% |
240,840
-2,737
| -1% | -$108K |
|
|
147
PUT
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
$162M
| $8.23M | 0.01% |
17,456
-73,244
| -81% | -$32.8M |
|
|
CNH
148
CALL
CNH Industrial
CNH
$13.8B
| $7.88M | 0.01% |
531,987
+326,316
| +159% | +$4.69M |
|
149
HSBC
HSBC
$355B
| $7.67M | 0.01% |
+293,467
| New | +$7.99M |
|
150
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.31B
| $7.49M | 0.01% |
192,347
+168,851
| +719% | +$6.98M |
|
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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.