Founded in 1986 in Amsterdam, Optiver is a leading global proprietary trading firm that uses its own capital to trade on major financial exchanges worldwide. The company's core business is market making, where it provides continuous bid and ask prices for a wide range of financial instruments, including listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds, and foreign currencies. By providing liquidity, Optiver aims to improve the market by making it more efficient, transparent, and competitive for all participants. The firm is heavily technology-driven, relying on sophisticated in-house developed software and infrastructure to execute its trading strategies.

Founded in

Netherlands