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
|
+$731M |
| 2 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$310M |
| 3 |
Stellantis
STLA
|
+$110M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$93.9M |
| 5 |
Petrobras
PBR
|
+$88.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.72B |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
|
+$228M |
| 3 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$142M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$92.5M |
| 5 |
Super Micro Computer
SMCI
|
+$58M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.46% |
| 2 | Financials | 0.1% |
| 3 | Energy | 0.1% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 0.1% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.09% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201
PUT
EOG Resources
EOG
$78B
| $9.06M | ﹤0.01% |
73,900
-143,100
| -66% | -$18.3M |
|
202
PUT
CrowdStrike
CRWD
$187B
| $9.03M | ﹤0.01% |
105,600
-153,600
| -59% | -$12.8M |
|
203
CALL
Procter & Gamble
PG
$343B
| $8.95M | ﹤0.01% |
53,400
-12,700
| -19% | -$2.16M |
|
204
PUT
STMicroelectronics
STM
$46B
| $8.84M | ﹤0.01% |
354,100
+181,200
| +105% | +$4.81M |
|
205
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.82T
| $8.71M | ﹤0.01% |
+37,550
| New | +$6.95M |
|
206
PUT
Philips
PHG
$25.4B
| $8.62M | ﹤0.01% |
368,083
-280,306
| -43% | -$7.24M |
|
207
Banco Santander
SAN
$194B
| $8.42M | ﹤0.01% |
1,846,591
+1,225,210
| +197% | +$5.89M |
|
208
PUT
Alibaba
BABA
$269B
| $8.41M | ﹤0.01% |
100,000
-118,600
| -54% | -$11.2M |
|
209
iShares MSCI Germany ETF
EWG
$1.5B
| $8.16M | ﹤0.01% |
256,373
+140,698
| +122% | +$4.57M |
|
210
PUT
ConocoPhillips
COP
$147B
| $8.14M | ﹤0.01% |
82,100
-153,700
| -65% | -$16.3M |
|
211
CALL
Devon Energy
DVN
$51.9B
| $8.1M | ﹤0.01% |
247,400
-559,000
| -69% | -$21.1M |
|
|
212
CALL
Philips
PHG
$25.4B
| $8.07M | ﹤0.01% |
344,733
+82,372
| +31% | +$2.13M |
|
213
PUT
Marvell Technology
MRVL
$174B
| $8.05M | ﹤0.01% |
72,900
-91,500
| -56% | -$8.49M |
|
214
Pearson
PSO
$9.78B
| $7.99M | ﹤0.01% |
495,797
+285,234
| +135% | +$4.25M |
|
215
PUT
Sanofi
SNY
$104B
| $7.83M | ﹤0.01% |
+162,400
| New | +$8.26M |
|
216
PUT
Nokia
NOK
$50.8B
| $7.69M | ﹤0.01% |
1,736,500
+208,700
| +14% | +$930K |
|
217
NetEase
NTES
$76.5B
| $7.59M | ﹤0.01% |
+85,005
| New | +$7.45M |
|
218
ENI
E
$76B
| $7.47M | ﹤0.01% |
273,042
+259,288
| +1,885% | +$7.6M |
|
219
WPP
WPP
$4.04B
| $7.27M | ﹤0.01% |
141,488
+72,342
| +105% | +$3.82M |
|
220
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
EWU
$4.04B
| $7.1M | ﹤0.01% |
+209,510
| New | +$7.46M |
|
221
Novartis
NVS
$295B
| $7.05M | ﹤0.01% |
+72,428
| New | +$7.72M |
|
222
CALL
Snap
SNAP
$7.32B
| $7.03M | ﹤0.01% |
652,300
-1,219,700
| -65% | -$13.7M |
|
223
Strategy Inc
MSTR
$33.5B
| $6.95M | ﹤0.01% |
+23,980
| New | +$7.22M |
|
|
224
Philips
PHG
$25.4B
| $6.8M | ﹤0.01% |
290,227
-183,725
| -39% | -$4.75M |
|
225
PUT
Coca-Cola
KO
$354B
| $6.78M | ﹤0.01% |
108,900
-1,800
| -2% | -$117K |
|
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Optiver Holding's Q4 2024 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2024, Optiver Holding held 1,229 positions worth $194B, up 0.93% from $192B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 80% of the portfolio.
Optiver Holding's Q4 2024 filing shows 295 new, 327 increased, 379 reduced and 201 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Vale: 3,976,893 shares worth $35.3M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.72B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.46% of assets, up from 0.42% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Energy.
- Optiver Holding's largest Q4 2024 buy was Vale: 3,976,893 shares worth $35.3M.
- Optiver Holding added most to Invesco QQQ Trust in Q4 2024, an estimated $731M increase.
- Optiver Holding's biggest Q4 2024 reduction was State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $228M.
- Optiver Holding fully exited State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2024, selling an estimated $1.72B.
- Optiver Holding's ten largest holdings make up 80% of its $194B portfolio in Q4 2024.
- Optiver Holding opened 295 new positions and closed 201 in Q4 2024.
- Optiver Holding's portfolio value rose 0.93% quarter-over-quarter to $194B.
Based on Optiver Holding's 13F filing for Q4 2024, filed 14 Feb 2025.