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
|
+$335M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$67.2M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$53.9M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$53.8M |
| 5 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$52.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$440M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
|
+$73.4M |
| 3 |
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
SMH
|
+$30.9M |
| 4 |
TotalEnergies
TTE
|
+$27.3M |
| 5 |
BP
BP
|
+$25.7M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 0.23% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.18% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.16% |
| 4 | Financials | 0.15% |
| 5 | Energy | 0.13% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
PUT
STMicroelectronics
STM
$46B
| $26.1M | 0.03% |
733,500
+98,500
| +16% | +$3.47M |
|
177
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
$39.5B
| $26.1M | 0.03% |
+596,290
| New | +$26M |
|
178
Marvell Technology
MRVL
$174B
| $25.8M | 0.03% |
694,927
+693,038
| +36,688% | +$28.3M |
|
179
AstraZeneca
AZN
$263B
| $25.7M | 0.03% |
189,234
-11,714
| -6% | -$1.47M |
|
180
PUT
British American Tobacco
BTI
$132B
| $23.9M | 0.02% |
602,700
-352,900
| -37% | -$13.9M |
|
181
Vodafone
VOD
$34.9B
| $23.8M | 0.02% |
+2,354,885
| New | +$26.4M |
|
182
PUT
Adobe
ADBE
$89.5B
| $23.1M | 0.02% |
+68,700
| New | +$22M |
|
183
CALL
Snap
SNAP
$7.32B
| $23M | 0.02% |
2,569,100
+2,057,000
| +402% | +$20.3M |
|
|
184
CALL
Adobe
ADBE
$89.5B
| $22.2M | 0.02% |
+66,000
| New | +$21.1M |
|
185
Costco
COST
$415B
| $21.6M | 0.02% |
+47,313
| New | +$23.1M |
|
186
PUT
GSK
GSK
$103B
| $20.6M | 0.02% |
592,600
+122,200
| +26% | +$4.07M |
|
187
CALL
BHP
BHP
$213B
| $20.2M | 0.02% |
325,100
-256,100
| -44% | -$14.4M |
|
|
188
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
$45.8B
| $19.8M | 0.02% |
59,850
-225,705
| -79% | -$73.4M |
|
|
189
CALL
Marvell Technology
MRVL
$174B
| $19.8M | 0.02% |
534,900
+239,500
| +81% | +$9.78M |
|
190
CALL
Nokia
NOK
$50.8B
| $19.7M | 0.02% |
4,246,200
-1,613,900
| -28% | -$7.44M |
|
|
191
CALL
GSK
GSK
$103B
| $19.2M | 0.02% |
553,100
+119,300
| +28% | +$3.97M |
|
192
CALL
argenx
ARGX
$57.4B
| $18.7M | 0.02% |
49,400
-4,000
| -7% | -$1.5M |
|
193
AB InBev
BUD
$158B
| $18.6M | 0.02% |
310,460
+25,186
| +9% | +$1.35M |
|
194
CALL
Diageo
DEO
$46.2B
| $18.6M | 0.02% |
104,500
+800
| +0.8% | +$140K |
|
|
195
CALL
STMicroelectronics
STM
$46B
| $18.5M | 0.02% |
520,900
+37,200
| +8% | +$1.31M |
|
196
PUT
Banco Bradesco
BBD
$38.1B
| $18.5M | 0.02% |
6,431,749
-1,312,270
| -17% | -$4.25M |
|
197
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
$939B
| $17M | 0.02% |
+126,604
| New | +$16M |
|
198
Home Depot
HD
$332B
| $16.5M | 0.02% |
52,364
+36,499
| +230% | +$11.1M |
|
199
Microsoft
MSFT
$2.84T
| $16.3M | 0.02% |
67,903
-59,644
| -47% | -$14.3M |
|
200
Visa
V
$677B
| $16.3M | 0.02% |
+78,357
| New | +$15.8M |
|
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Optiver Holding's Q4 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2022, Optiver Holding held 519 positions worth $96.8B, down 16% from $116B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 73% of the portfolio.
Optiver Holding withdrew a net $21.5B in Q4 2022, closing 82 positions and reducing 140 holdings. Its most notable exit was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $440M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 0.23% of assets, up from 0.11% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, Optiver Holding opened a new position in iShares MSCI Brazil ETF worth $49.2M.
- Optiver Holding's largest Q4 2022 buy was iShares MSCI Brazil ETF: 1,760,730 shares worth $49.2M.
- Optiver Holding added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q4 2022, an estimated $335M increase.
- Optiver Holding's biggest Q4 2022 reduction was State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $73.4M.
- Optiver Holding fully exited State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2022, selling an estimated $440M.
- Optiver Holding's ten largest holdings make up 73% of its $96.8B portfolio in Q4 2022.
- Optiver Holding opened 136 new positions and closed 82 in Q4 2022.
- Optiver Holding's portfolio value fell 16% quarter-over-quarter to $96.8B.
Based on Optiver Holding's 13F filing for Q4 2022, filed 10 Feb 2023.