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 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$66.5M |
| 2 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$58.6M |
| 3 |
Deutsche Bank
DB
|
+$54.2M |
| 4 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$52.9M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$51.7M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$381M |
| 2 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$127M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$83.9M |
| 4 |
Shell
SHEL
|
+$63.1M |
| 5 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$48.6M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 0.39% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.29% |
| 3 | Energy | 0.16% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 0.15% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 0.09% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
151
Deutsche Bank
DB
$66.3B
| $54.5M | 0.04% |
5,335,651
+4,531,625
| +564% | +$54.2M |
|
152
PUT
Unilever
UL
$131B
| $53.1M | 0.04% |
908,800
+11,289
| +1% | +$641K |
|
|
153
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$455B
| $52.8M | 0.04% |
164,575
-1,289,947
| -89% | -$381M |
|
154
Vale
VALE
$62.9B
| $52.7M | 0.04% |
3,339,470
+3,044,646
| +1,033% | +$51.6M |
|
155
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$131B
| $51.1M | 0.04% |
279,103
+251,159
| +899% | +$44.2M |
|
156
PUT
British American Tobacco
BTI
$132B
| $50.9M | 0.04% |
1,450,300
+847,600
| +141% | +$32M |
|
157
PUT
AB InBev
BUD
$158B
| $50M | 0.04% |
749,200
-25,000
| -3% | -$1.51M |
|
158
CALL
Roku
ROKU
$21.1B
| $49.9M | 0.04% |
757,400
+436,900
| +136% | +$25.6M |
|
159
CALL
Rio Tinto
RIO
$148B
| $48.6M | 0.04% |
719,500
-80,800
| -10% | -$5.86M |
|
160
CALL
Linde
LIN
$237B
| $48.6M | 0.04% |
136,600
-240,800
| -64% | -$80.6M |
|
161
PUT
CrowdStrike
CRWD
$187B
| $47.7M | 0.04% |
1,391,200
+1,160,000
| +502% | +$33.5M |
|
162
CALL
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$90.3B
| $47.2M | 0.03% |
350,000
+37,700
| +12% | +$4.72M |
|
163
CALL
General Motors
GM
$74.7B
| $46.8M | 0.03% |
+1,275,400
| New | +$48.2M |
|
164
CALL
iShares Convertible Bond ETF
ICVT
$7.23B
| $46.5M | 0.03% |
1,442,900
+472,700
| +49% | +$34.2M |
|
165
PUT
ArcelorMittal
MT
$50.4B
| $46.5M | 0.03% |
1,542,800
-346,800
| -18% | -$10.3M |
|
166
CALL
Diamondback Energy
FANG
$57.6B
| $46.4M | 0.03% |
343,200
+19,500
| +6% | +$2.72M |
|
167
CALL
Coinbase
COIN
$41.7B
| $46.3M | 0.03% |
684,600
+641,000
| +1,470% | +$38.4M |
|
168
Banco Santander
SAN
$194B
| $46M | 0.03% |
+12,464,292
| New | +$44.4M |
|
169
CALL
Vodafone
VOD
$34.9B
| $45.4M | 0.03% |
4,109,300
+1,014,400
| +33% | +$11.6M |
|
|
170
Wells Fargo
WFC
$261B
| $45.4M | 0.03% |
+1,213,285
| New | +$52.9M |
|
171
PUT
STMicroelectronics
STM
$46B
| $44.4M | 0.03% |
829,500
+96,000
| +13% | +$4.48M |
|
172
PUT
EOG Resources
EOG
$78B
| $44.2M | 0.03% |
+385,200
| New | +$46.7M |
|
173
CALL
Marvell Technology
MRVL
$174B
| $44M | 0.03% |
1,017,300
+482,400
| +90% | +$20.3M |
|
|
NVO
174
PUT
Novo Nordisk
NVO
$216B
| $43.3M | 0.03% |
544,400
+417,200
| +328% | +$29.6M |
|
175
PUT
Ferrari
RACE
$63.3B
| $42.2M | 0.03% |
155,800
-70,200
| -31% | -$17.9M |
|
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Optiver Holding's Q1 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2023, Optiver Holding held 596 positions worth $137B, up 41% from $96.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 75% of the portfolio.
Optiver Holding deployed $25.4B of net new capital in Q1 2023, opening 159 new positions and adding to 215 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Advanced Micro Devices: 720,624 shares worth $70.6M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 0.39% of assets, up from 0.15% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Energy.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Invesco QQQ Trust, an estimated $381M trimmed.
- Optiver Holding's largest Q1 2023 buy was Advanced Micro Devices: 720,624 shares worth $70.6M.
- Optiver Holding added most to JPMorgan Chase in Q1 2023, an estimated $66.5M increase.
- Optiver Holding's biggest Q1 2023 reduction was Invesco QQQ Trust, cutting an estimated $381M.
- Optiver Holding fully exited Tesla in Q1 2023, selling an estimated $127M.
- Optiver Holding's ten largest holdings make up 75% of its $137B portfolio in Q1 2023.
- Optiver Holding opened 159 new positions and closed 77 in Q1 2023.
- Optiver Holding's portfolio value rose 41% quarter-over-quarter to $137B.
Based on Optiver Holding's 13F filing for Q1 2023, filed 11 May 2023.