Optiver is a global proprietary trading firm and market maker headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1986 by Johann Kaemingk, the company specializes in using advanced technology, quantitative research, and automated trading systems to provide liquidity across global financial markets. Optiver trades a wide range of financial instruments—including equities, options, futures, and ETFs—helping improve market efficiency by narrowing bid-ask spreads and supporting price discovery. The firm employs thousands of people worldwide, including many engineers, traders, and quantitative researchers.
With major offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Austin, Optiver operates across major exchanges in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company is widely regarded as one of the leading market-making firms in the derivatives and options markets. In recent years, Optiver has continued expanding its technology infrastructure and global presence while investing heavily in quantitative research and high-performance trading systems. The firm is also known for its Optiver Foundation, which supports charitable initiatives and community programs globally.
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