Optiver Holding B.V.
Optiver Holding B.V. is a privately-owned proprietary trading and market making firm headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1986, it is one of the world’s oldest market makers, employing more than 1,600 people globally. The firm develops high-speed trading technology and operates on over 50 exchanges worldwide, serving global markets in a wide range of financial instruments.
Investment Strategy
Optiver operates as a proprietary trading firm and market maker, providing liquidity in listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds, and foreign exchange instruments. The firm leverages technology, quantitative research, and risk management techniques to offer the most competitive prices and efficient execution. Its philosophy centers on using sophisticated algorithms and technology to create efficient, liquid markets while prioritizing low-latency trading and minimizing transaction costs.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (1,041)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G GOOGL | ALPHABET INC | 0.17% | $347.2M | 1,970,009 | $176.32 | $176.23 | +$336.3M |
I IWM | ISHARES TR | 0.16% | $343.6M | 1,592,108 | $205.50 | $215.79 | +$143.0M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 0.13% | $272.5M | 1,724,989 | $93.31 | $157.99 | +$42.3M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 0.11% | $223.0M | 448,308 | $470.56 | $497.41 | +$182.0M |
T TSM | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG LTD | 0.10% | $208.5M | 920,555 | $165.62 | $226.49 | +$55.4M |