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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
126
PUT
UBS Group
UBS
$170B
| $27.7M | 0.02% |
903,000
-596,400
| -40% | -$19.9M |
|
127
PUT
Deutsche Bank
DB
$66.3B
| $27.6M | 0.02% |
1,157,100
+112,100
| +11% | +$2.35M |
|
128
CALL
Logitech
LOGI
$15.2B
| $27.5M | 0.02% |
325,900
+82,600
| +34% | +$7.77M |
|
129
CALL
ArcelorMittal
MT
$50.4B
| $26.7M | 0.02% |
926,200
+172,100
| +23% | +$4.75M |
|
130
PUT
Baidu
BIDU
$35.8B
| $26.6M | 0.02% |
285,000
+280,200
| +5,838% | +$25.2M |
|
131
Nokia
NOK
$50.8B
| $26.2M | 0.02% |
+4,978,498
| New | +$24.4M |
|
132
CALL
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$8.51B
| $25.9M | 0.02% |
554,000
-1,525,200
| -73% | -$66.6M |
|
133
PUT
Mastercard
MA
$477B
| $25.7M | 0.01% |
46,800
-60,700
| -56% | -$33M |
|
134
CALL
British American Tobacco
BTI
$132B
| $24.1M | 0.01% |
582,200
-129,500
| -18% | -$5.09M |
|
|
135
PUT
Logitech
LOGI
$15.2B
| $23.7M | 0.01% |
281,000
-10,400
| -4% | -$979K |
|
|
136
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$455B
| $22.5M | 0.01% |
48,000
-1,684,336
| -97% | -$856M |
|
137
State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF
KRE
$4.86B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
381,143
+324,817
| +577% | +$19.7M |
|
|
138
PUT
Barclays
BCS
$94.1B
| $21.1M | 0.01% |
1,376,200
+210,800
| +18% | +$3.16M |
|
139
PUT
GSK
GSK
$103B
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
513,200
+136,200
| +36% | +$4.99M |
|
140
PUT
BHP
BHP
$213B
| $19.7M | 0.01% |
405,900
-28,500
| -7% | -$1.42M |
|
141
CALL
iShares Morningstar Value ETF
ILCV
$1.3B
| $19.3M | 0.01% |
+245,200
| New | +$20.3M |
|
142
Rio Tinto
RIO
$148B
| $17.9M | 0.01% |
298,670
-244,845
| -45% | -$15.1M |
|
143
NetEase
NTES
$76.5B
| $17.9M | 0.01% |
177,660
+92,655
| +109% | +$9.32M |
|
|
144
CALL
Mastercard
MA
$477B
| $16.6M | 0.01% |
30,200
-28,800
| -49% | -$15.7M |
|
145
CALL
Alibaba
BABA
$269B
| $16.5M | 0.01% |
125,000
+58,700
| +89% | +$6.77M |
|
146
CALL
Walmart Inc
WMT
$871B
| $16.4M | 0.01% |
186,500
-740,400
| -80% | -$69.5M |
|
147
AB InBev
BUD
$158B
| $16M | 0.01% |
260,573
-196,683
| -43% | -$10.8M |
|
148
Ericsson
ERIC
$30.7B
| $15.6M | 0.01% |
+2,019,048
| New | +$16.3M |
|
149
PUT
Philips
PHG
$25.4B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
618,661
+250,578
| +68% | +$6.13M |
|
150
PUT
Vodafone
VOD
$34.9B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
1,535,400
+1,064,100
| +226% | +$9.35M |
|
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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.